Legal news

Rapist's sentence was 'unduly lenient'
Lord Advocate says sentence should be appealed

"20 minute neighbourhood" planning consultation opens
Draft guidance on realising NPF4 concepts goes out to views

Robert Gordon students open Kirkwall law clinic
Weekly remote sessions will offer advice on social welfare issues

Thorntons adds to data protection team strength
Three new appointments include accredited specialist

Justice reforms published in new Holyrood bill
Verdicts, jury sizes and new Sexual Offences Court all included

Macdonald Henderson promotes Ryan Macready
Corporate lawyer rises to associate director after 18 months at firm

Scots students feature in Pro Bono Awards finals
Three universities represented in shortlists for LawWorks and AG's Awards

Children's charity leader to be next Commissioner
Nicola Killean chosen to succeed Bruce Adamson

Advocates hold event to coordinate pro bono provision
Faculty's Free Legal Services Unit invites organisations to sharing event

Shoosmiths completes move to new Haymarket development
Firm takes up cutting edge office at Haymarket Square

Highland firms Munro & Noble and Georgesons combine
Enlarged practice will serve the region from five offices

Committee's EU law tracking will help MSPs and business
Researcher commissioned to provide two reports a year to aid scrutiny

Another family law hire at Gibson Kerr
Zaynab Al Nasser joins as senior associate

New bill aims to improve legal complaints process
Reforms designed to bring more accountability

"Successful and eventful" 2022: SLC annual report
Commission highlights reports, and implementing bills

Discipline Tribunal consults on draft new rules
Extensive overhaul brings in many new provisions

Two in Scotland among Dentons' 13 partner promotions
Gareth Tenner and Melanie Martin win recognition

Lindsays hires director for Employment Law team
Daniel Gorry joins from WorkNest

February house prices continue low growth trend
Scottish average year-on-year rise remains at 1%

Council tax on second and empty homes could double
Consultation seeks views on giving local authorities extra powers

Litigation partner leads three promotions at BTO
Mark Hastings, Alistair Barbour and Lauren McFarlane advance to new roles

Charity seeks Spanish-speaking lawyers for advice help
Appeal for legal and welfare advice to Spanish speakers in Edinburgh

DRS delayed as Yousaf sets three Government missions
First Minister launches policy prospectus with commitments by 2026

"Head in the sand" solicitor could face contempt ruling
SLCC reports court comments in files non-compliance case