Remembering our colleagues and friends in September 2025
MARIA FRANCESCA COOMBS, Edinburgh
On 18th September 2025, Maria Francesca Coombs, partner of the firm Coombs Solicitors and Notaries Limited, Edinburgh.
AGE: 61 ADMITTED: 1995
KAREN GATHERUM, Aberdeen
On 2nd September 2025, Karen Gatherum, employee of the firm Gilson Gray LLP, Aberdeen.
AGE: 57 ADMITTED: 2020
Sheriff Appeal Court turns 10 — How Scotland's legal landscape has changed
It is now more than a decade since the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 received royal assent. Its introduction proved controversial for many practitioners in civil and criminal litigation – nonetheless, the changes made are now embedded.
Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — How to take control of a media enquiry in the first five minutes
Communications consultant Stewart Argo explores what to ask and what to do so you can protect your organisation or client’s reputation from the very first moment.
Weekly roundup of Scots Law in the headlines including Scottish covid response — Monday November 24
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond including including the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's findings about the Scottish Government's handling of the pandemic response.
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