Remembering our colleagues and friends in April 2026
AIDEN NICHOLAS WEST, Edinburgh
On 14th March 2026, Aiden Nicholas West, formerly employee of the Law Society of Scotland, Edinburgh and latterly employee of the firm Kennedys Scotland, Edinburgh.
AGE: 48
ADMITTED: 2008
GREGOR ROBERT BUICK, WS, Edinburgh
On 3rd March 2026, Gregor Robert Buick, WS, employee of the Church of Scotland, Edinburgh.
AGE: 50
ADMITTED: 2000
DAVID LOGAN STEWART, WS, (retired solicitor), Edinburgh
On 11th February 2026, David Logan Stewart, WS, formerly partner and latterly consultant of the firm Morton Fraser LLP, Edinburgh.
AGE: 83
ADMITTED: 1970
CLAIRE WILSON PAPENFUSS, (retired solicitor), Germany
On 10th February 2026, Claire Wilson Papenfuss, Germany
AGE: 83
ADMITTED: 1968
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