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
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Arnold Clark data breach — Monday April 20
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes permission for 15,000 drivers to pursue action against Arnold Clark and an undercover investigation into advice given by some legal practitioners to migrants in England.
Progress, perspective and purpose: Reflecting on International Women’s Day and the future of law in Scotland
More than half of Scotland’s solicitors are women. Despite this, the Lord President was very clear — this progress should not invite complacency.
Practical PR for solicitors — 10 basic rules for writing legal news releases
Communications consultant Stewart Argo on how to write releases that journalists will want to use.
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