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
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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