Management
All change at top of leading Scottish firm as commercial real estate partner Neil Robb appointed chair
Blackadders LLP has announced the appointment of Neil Robb, partner and head of commercial real estate, as chairman.
How to Fund Litigation — Practical insights series (Part One: What will it cost?)
In the first of a new series, litigation funding expert Jack Bradley-Seddon offers advice on answering a client's inevitable first question: "what will this cost?"
Six key cases behind Burness Paull’s £93.5m turnover this year
One of Scotland’s leading commercial law firms has posted strong results after a year which included work for Dobbies and the Scottish Football Association.
Staffing, technology and stress holding back Scotland's small firms despite optimism
A survey of smaller Scottish law firms has found many are upbeat about the future of such legal businesses, despite challenges around areas such as staffing, technology and work-related stress.
How Brodies marked 15 years of consecutive growth with record revenue
Brodies LLP has badged itself as Scotland’s leading law firm, with more than 100 partners and a roster of flagship clients.
June's list of partner promotions, appointments and new hires as Scottish summer brings sunny future
June's list of partner promotions, appointments and new hires as Scottish firms show sector is booming
Metamorphosis of a Firm — Aberdein Considine's record turnover, new structure and brand identity
A firm transformed, Aberdein Considine has followed up a high-profile rebrand with news of a record financial year — and the small matter of a corporate restructure.
Gender inequality and the 'uncomfortable truth' at the heart of legal profession
A new study, led by Next 100 Years, has shone a light on the prevalence of sex discrimination among the legal profession.
Four legal workplace culture dangers — and how to fix them
The topic of workplace culture in the legal sector has been surveyed and spoken about, but the real conversations often take place in private, among those still climbing the ladder.
Scottish Legal Awards nominees in full — all 98 nominations ahead of glitzy ceremony
The judges have whittled down scores of entries to the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards to reveal a shortlist.
'Red Flags' — Risk management reflections on the Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018 and what you need to know
Master Policy broker Lockton highlights the key provisions of the long-awaited Act, which came into force in full on 28 February 2025.
Anti-Money Laundering Guide — 10 reasons strong leadership is essential from a former managing partner
When it comes to anti-money laundering (AML), a strong compliance culture within a law firm is unquestionably a good thing. The consequences of a failure to comply can be catastrophic to the firm and the individual lawyers responsible – legally, financially and reputationally.
Meet Ben Kemp — new Law Society of Scotland CEO appointed at 'pivotal moment'
The newly-appointed chief executive officer of the Law Society of Scotland says the legal profession has reached a "pivotal moment" which will shape his tenure.
Why you need to organise your law firm's data more effectively — and how to do it
Why does it help to classify your legal work, experience, knowledge and other information in a law firm, asks Graeme Johnston, a software entrepreneur in the legal sector, and how do you go about it?
Different generations — why equity, diversity and inclusion matters for your firm's future
Taking time to understand and nurture the legal sector’s multigenerational workforce will benefit firms as well as their employees.
Great Expectations — Five steps to managing legal client work in a realistic and achievable way
"We have all had those clients – the ones who are on the phone each day (or even several times a day) for an update, demanding you move mountains to achieve their goal"
Solicitors at Breaking Point — How the Scottish legal profession is responding to a mental health crisis
Nearly two in three people working in Scotland’s legal profession have experienced mental health challenges in recent years - Kanika Phillip investigates the response.
April's list of partner promotions and new hires as Scotland enjoys flurry of success
It has been a bumper month for people on the move – let’s look at the latest promotions, appointments and career changes across the Scottish legal sector.
Thelma and Louise, risk management and 9 reasons you should put the 'super' into supervision
Matthew Thomson and Anna Forsyth from Lockton discuss supervision from a risk management perspective.
This is how to design inclusive legal offices for invisible disabilities
Rachel Houghton of Business Moves Group discusses how law firms can support neurodiverse individuals, and the benefits of creating a more inclusive workplace.
Meet Bilaal Shabbir
Ahsan Mustafa interviewed Bilaal and explored the path taken by a solicitor from a large international firm to Parliament House, and what he learned in practice that has helped him at the bar.
A tale of two debtors
Why are individuals reaching for help when businesses are suffering in silence?
Attracting and retaining talent
When Lynne Macfarlane joined DWF’s insurance team in Scotland in October 2019, she was full of ambition to network with colleagues, build client relationships, and contribute her expertise as a solicitor advocate. However, just five months later the world shifted with the first COVID-19 lockdown.
A grown-up approach
We speak to Glen Gilson – chairman and managing partner of Gilson Gray – about the firm’s UK-wide growth and how realism is at the heart of its work culture.