Joshua King

Leading independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has significantly strengthened its market presence and share following the completion of its strategic merger with Macnabs, achieving a record headcount of more than 640 people including 77 partners.

Legal aid deserts continue to grow as solicitors working on civil matters abandon the system, the Law Society of Scotland has warned a parliamentary inquiry.

When an MSP branded the Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland vs The Scottish Ministers "bigotry, prejudice and hatred”, the legal profession struck back. But what has this past week revealed about threats to judicial independence?

The Lord Advocate has unveiled new processes for handling future rape cases where the accused is a child.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has issued an urgent call for volunteers to help bolster their online civil Case Tracker.

The Lawscot Foundation is now accepting applications for support which the charity says can be "life-changing" for aspiring lawyers who are facing barriers to study and practice.

When Janice Muchemi's colleagues were murdered by police, this Kenyan attorney embarked on a journey to defend human rights and stand up for victims in the justice system.

The newly-appointed chief executive officer of the Law Society of Scotland says the legal profession has reached a "pivotal moment" which will shape his tenure.