Remembering our colleagues and friends in September 2025

25th 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

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Remembering our colleagues and friends in September 2025
25th September 2025
The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us to take a moment to remember those within our profession.
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