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Scots law matters: Cohabitation
In this issue of our new series 'Scots law matters, Inverness solicitor, Sarah Lilley explains what steps cohabitants may wish to consider when deciding to move in with a partner.
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Scotland's legal aid system is in jeopardy, with nearly a third of legal aid solicitors expected to retire within the next decade. Immediate action from the Scottish Government is essential to prevent the system's potential collapse within 10 years. Our new campaign urges protection of the rights of the less advantaged and keeping legal aid on the political agenda.
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Law Society calls out flawed approach in legal aid consultation

Law Society news 13th November 2025
The Society has warned that proposed changes to legal aid fees for cases related to adults with incapacity (AWI) would further exacerbate the shortage of solicitors for such work.

ECHR at 75...how far have we really come?

Blogs & opinions 13th November 2025
Lynda Towers, Convener of our Constitutional Law and Human Rights Sub-Committee, reflects on the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights and on what AWI law can tell us about how effective our human rights protections really are.

Undue Influence in Co-Borrowing

Event 18th November 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, CPD & training events, Live webinars, In-house lawyers|Banking & finance, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy, Family business advice, Insolvency & corporate recovery
The Supreme Court’s landmark 2025 ruling in the Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc case will have important and lasting impacts on the Etridge principle. This one-hour webinar will deep dive into the decision including the new test for hybrid transactions which strengthen protections against undue influence.
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