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The Troubles, favelas and festivals — Why solicitors need to rethink criminalisation to ‘build safer communities’
Every day, legal professionals strive for justice, fairness, reducing harm and improving their clients’ position. But do practitioners need to rethink what that means for communities?
Why the Kyrgyz ambassador met the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow
The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow hosted the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Kingdom.
From the President's desk: How can we support our vital smaller firms?
In the latest column from Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom, she considers the good news and bad that's come out of research into small Scottish firms.
Master Policy coverage: What you need to know including coverage, exclusions and limits of indemnity
Anne Kentish, partner and professional negligence specialist at Kennedys Law, takes us through some of the key features of the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy.
Breaking barriers — New partnership event to improve the legal profession for people with disabilities
Scotland's first and only charity established to support disabled students entering the Scottish legal profession is teaming up with the Faculty of Advocates.
SLCC vindicated over 'privilege' question in decision to refer Michelle Mone firm solicitor
The Inner House of the Court of Session has dismissed an appeal from the firm which previously represented Baroness Michelle Mone over a Scottish Legal Complaints Commissions.
Why your law firm probably needs to improve price transparency right now
Remarkably, more than two thirds of Scottish law firms reviewed by the Law Society of Scotland do not include pricing information on their websites.
'Complaints are difficult' — now SLCC has launched helpline to support you
If you’re not sure where to turn when facing a complaint, there is help available thanks to a new helpline run by the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.
Remembering our colleagues and friends in August 2025
The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us all to take a moment to remember those within our profession.
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.
From the President's desk: 'Why we needed resilience in spades'
How can solicitors withstand and recover from challenges they face personally and privately, asks Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom. There are lessons we can all learn.
SSDT Decision: Patrick Ian Campbell
The latest SSDT decision covers a complaint made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Patrick Ian Campbell.
60 seconds with…. Brian Yates, awarded MBE for services to consumer protection
Brian’s consumer protection work earned him an inclusion in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List and an Award of the Member of the Order of the British Empire.
SPONSORED: Established Chamber Practice — Southwest Scotland
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a respected and highly profitable chamber practice positioned in the heart of a busy town centre.
SPONSORED: Will Notice — Catherine Mary Roberts or Thom
Would any solicitor or other person holding or having knowledge of a Will by the late Catherine Mary Roberts or Thom please contact Alezandra McDowall at Anderson Strathern LLP.
The expert report is dead, long live the expert report
Professional indemnity specialists Lindsay Ogunyemi and Iain Franklin comment on expert evidence in claims against Scottish solicitors and share their experience of instructing solicitor experts.
Remembering our colleagues and friends in July 2025
The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us all to take a moment to remember those within our profession.
Watch: Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom talks jet plane courts and legal aid reform
The new Law Society of Scotland President, Patricia Thom, has been on a remarkable journey from her early career days jetting into remote arctic settlements to leading the fight for legal aid reform.
From the President's desk: A journey from Yellowknife to Scotland and 'new beginnings'
New beginnings can be both daunting and exciting, writes new Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom. They for the most part herald progress.
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.
Make complaints process better now, SLCC warns Faculty of Advocates
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has urged Scotland's Faculty of Advocates to finally implement improvements to its complaints procedure.
SSDT Decision: Martine Germaine Bisiaux
The latest SSDT decision covers a complaint made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Martine Germaine Bisiaux.
Bidding farewell as 'Mr Thorntons' sails into retirement after 41 years of dedicated service
One of the country’s largest law firms has announced its former chair, Colin Graham, is stepping down as a partner.