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.

One of the longest legislative processes in Scottish parliamentary history has concluded with new powers which regulators say will better protect clients and the wider legal sector.

The Scottish legal sector continues to demonstrate its rude health – let’s look at the latest promotions, appointments and career changes across Scotland.

Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen FC, fresh from their historic Hampden triumph, have struck a deal to make Balfour + Manson the club's official legal partner.

A huge cash injection into a Scottish legaltech firm is a watershed moment — is the future of AI in law firms finally clear?

The judges have whittled down scores of entries to the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards to reveal a shortlist.

Solicitors staffing a 24-hour legal aid hotline advising Scots in custody are threatening to strike.

One of the country’s largest law firms has announced its former chair, Colin Graham, is stepping down as a partner.

Some unmissable names in law and politics collide at the 2025 Edinburgh Book Festival including Nicola Sturgeon and Monica Feria-Tinta.

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has urged Scotland's Faculty of Advocates to finally implement improvements to its complaints procedure.

Stark research has revealed 41% of solicitors are considering stopping their legal aid services, something which would have a devastating impact on the ability of people in Scotland to access justice.

A raft of resolutions including a hike in practice certificate fees were agreed at the Law Society of Scotland’s 2025 AGM.

Thinking about a career in law in Scotland? You’re not alone in feeling daunted, writes Joshua King, but there is sage counsel to draw upon.

A firm transformed, Aberdein Considine has followed up a high-profile rebrand with news of a record financial year — and the small matter of a corporate restructure.