Legal news
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Elena Whitham to succeed Ash Regan as minister
Ayrshire MSP to be responsible for legal profession and legal aid
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Barney Ross elected Clerk of Faculty
Experienced junior counsel succeeds Richard Pugh KC
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Fairer law for Scots cohabitants drawn up by Commission
Report sets out clearer rules designed for fair outcome on separation
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
MSP consults on extending freedom of information law
Katy Clark MSP launches proposal to enact campaigners' draft bill
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Ledingham Chalmers acquires Anderson Shaw & Gilbert
Merger creates 29 partner firm headquartered in Aberdeen
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Mitchells Roberton merges with Wisharts Law
Boutique property practice joins Glasgow's oldest legal firm
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Renfrew's Alan Stewart joins Inksters
New premises become Inksters' 11th office in Scotland
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Two lawyers appointed to SLCC
Dale Hughes and Lynne Collingham to serve five year terms
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Views sought on new Patient Safety Commissioner Bill
Holyrood committee issues stage 1 call for evidence
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Competition partner appointment at CMS
Wendy Nicolson joins from Pinsent Masons
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Two new senior hires at Aberdein Considine
Julie Thomson and Mike Fergusson join law firm
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
New Chair announced for Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
Lord Brailsford takes over from Lady Poole
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Regan resigns as minister over Gender Recognition Bill
Minister for legal profession quits over "conscience" vote
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Will Aid seeks more firms as Lewis boosts 2022 campaign
Rush of enquiries follows publicity on TV show
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Grouse shoot licensing consulted on ahead of new bill
Ministers propose new measures to support raptor conservation
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Hunting with Dogs Bill passes first stage
MSPs give initial backing but predict clash over proposed licensing scheme
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Homicides down to new low in Scotland
2021-22 figure of 53 is lowest for period of comparable records
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Dog abduction proposed as separate new offence
Consultation opens on proposal for member's bill
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Supreme Court to sit in Manchester
March 2023 visit will be first outside a UK capital city
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Ministers propose new rights for small landholders
Views invited on right to buy, right to diversify and more
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Health board failed to prove input VAT recovery claim
Supreme Court allows HMRC appeal in claim based on extrapolation
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Further family law team moves at Gibson Kerr
Katie Fulton promoted to senior solicitor as Morgan Perrie joins firm
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Martin Bennett takes up director role at Lindsays
New hire has more than 20 years' experience
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Sixth trainee joins Dallas McMillan Solicitors
Glasgow firm focuses on trainee recruitment