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Notice: Capita Group Proceedings — Court of Session
Notice is hereby given that on 27 May 2026, the Court of Session made an order granting permission for group proceedings to be brought by Philip Mark Bull as representative party on behalf of members of the group against Capita PLC.
Swipe right for gender parity? Visibility, work culture, and inequality in the Scottish legal profession
"In recent years, the Scottish legal profession has increasingly framed gender equality as a project already well underway."
Serena Sutherland: balancing the international and the local as Law Society of Scotland President
Peter Ranscombe interviews Serena Sutherland, the incoming President of the Law Society of Scotland, about the focus for her year in office.
Journalism and legal risk: In conversation with Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco
In an era shaped by rapid digital publication, public scrutiny and increasingly contested narratives, the relationship between journalism and the law has become more intertwined than ever.
Remembering our colleagues and friends in May 2026
Let’s take a moment to reflect and remember those we have lost.
Arnold Clark Data Breach Group Proceedings
Notice is hereby given that on 6 March 2026, the Court of Session made an order granting permission for group proceedings to be brought by Robert Adamson as representative party on behalf of members of the group against Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited.
Inspiring 'take a pause' speech and all the glamour of Law Society of Scotland's Mansfield Traquair gala dinner captured in more than 100 photos
The great and the good of the Scottish legal profession gathered in Edinburgh's Mansfield Traquair for a black tie gala dinner marked by an inspiring speech from Barbara Mills KC and a farewell to President Patricia Thom.
From the President's Desk: Lessons from a year of defending democracy and justice
Outgoing Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom explains how her time in office has been shaped by change and defined by a mission to protect justice and the rule of law.
Will Notice - Mr lan Kelly
Would anyone holding or knowing of a Will of Mr lan Kelly who latterly resided in Dunoon and who died on 3 February please contact Alexandra Macinnes.
‘Ten for Zen’: Former lawyer teaching Scotland’s legal profession to breathe again
Peter Ranscombe finds out how Martin Stepek is helping his former legal sector colleagues to harness mindfulness.
SSDT Decision: Andrew Gerald Lingard
A Complaint was lodged by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Andrew Lingard, Solicitor, in terms of Section 53(1)(b) of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980.
SSDT Decision: Alastair McBean Blackwood
A complaint was lodged by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Alastair Blackwood, Solicitor. The Tribunal unanimously found the respondent guilty of professional misconduct.
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.
Hyundai Kia NOx Emissions Group Proceedings
Notice is hereby given that on 9 April 2026, the Court of Session made an order granting permission for group proceedings to be brought.
Out of office or out of control? Why absence makes the risk grow stronger for solicitors
In this month’s article from Lockton, Matthew Thomson looks at the importance of a firm’s risk management procedures in the context of colleague absences.
SSDT Decision: Siobhan Sullivan
A Complaint was lodged by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Siobhan Sullivan, Solicitor, Glasgow.
Remembering our colleagues and friends in April 2026
The Society has shared a list of obituaries so that the profession can remember those who played a part in the legal sector in Scotland.
SSDT Decision: Douglas Burnett
A Complaint was lodged by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Douglas Burnett, Solicitor, Aberdeen.
SPONSORED: Warners Solicitors delighted to announce appointment of two new partners
Warners Solicitors are delighted to announce that Leigh Gargan and Ellen McWhirter have now been appointed as Partners.
Stress, behaviour and boundaries: A new toolkit aims to change how solicitors talk about wellbeing
There are some conversations within the legal profession that are widely understood, yet still rarely spoken about openly.
New managing partner for one of Scotland's biggest firms among latest list of partnerships, promotions and hires in Scottish legal sector
The latest list of partnerships, promotions, appointments and new hires includes a number of senior moves and appointments.
SSDT Decision: Nicola Cannon and a Court of Session appeal
An appeal in terms of Section 42ZA(9) of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 was made by Nicola Cannon against the determination of the Law Society of Scotland.
Progress, not perfection — Five steps for smooth sailing in Law Society of Scotland inspections
Regulatory expert Michael Ross shares five key steps for smooth-sailing compliance inspections.
SPONSORED: Will Notice - Mrs Geraldine Helen MCAULEY (nee Morrison)
Would anyone with knowledge of a Will of Mrs Geraldine Helen MCAULEY, who formally resided at 31B Marshall Grove, Hamilton, ML3 8NJ and who died on 23 February 2026, please contact Mr. Irvine at Frank Irvine Solicitors, 63 Carlton Place, G5 9TW.
Tel: 0141 375 9000 or email [email protected].