People
SPONSORED: Will notice Harper Macleod
Harper Macleod are searching for anyone with knowledge of the will of Ms Helen Whillans Ramsay, of Falkirk.
What's the latest?
It’s time for ‘People on the Move’ May 2024, as the Journal shares your recent promotions, new hires, awards wins and company news.
SYLA AGM 2024
The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association AGM is taking place (both in-person and online) on 30th May. Attend to hear the latest updates but also elect new committee members.
SPONSORED: Thriving practice for sale
McKinstry Practice Management have a practice available for purchase 7 miles from Glasgow.
SPONSORED: Will Notice Mellicks
Mellicks are seeking any person or firm holding or have knowledge of a Will by Sarah McDougall Coyle, also known as Sarah McKenna Coyle or Sarah MacDowall Coyle.
SPONSORED: Notice - Emissions group proceedings
Notice issued by Lefevres, the solicitors acting for the representative party, in relation to Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles NOx emissions group proceedings
Raising the bar
We speak to outgoing president Sheila Webster about speaking up for the profession, championing inclusivity and inspiring the next generation of lawyers in Scotland.
Commercial lease lessons
Lockton discusses the necessity for robust compliance with notice provisions in a commercial lease.
SPONSORED: Searching for an exit
McKinstry Practice Management have clients who are looking to acquire practices throughout Scotland where the principals are looking to exit.
SPONSORED: Prioritising mental health
LawWare share their strategies for a thriving legal workplace.
SPONSORED: Will notice Irving Geddes
Irving Geddes are enquiring if anyone holds a will of the late Mr David Mark of Largybegg, Crieff.
SPONSORED: Our Scottish roots
Cashroom’s journey in revolutionising legal accounting for law firms that has spanned more than 15 years.
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service publishes business plan
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) Business Plan 2024-25 has been published, setting out the organisation’s plans and ambitions for the coming year.
It’s safe to ask for help
Behind the sleekest of office doors and laptops buzzing with emails, notifications and never-ending to-do lists lies an epidemic – one that costs UK businesses up to £56bn per year.
Obituaries
The Society have shared the latest obituaries. Let's take a moment to remember Louise Macrae Donald, John Stephen Matthew and Bruce Gregor de Wert.
People on the move - March 2024
Check out your latest career moves, award wins and promotions. Don’t forget to email us if you have updates we can share.
SPONSORED: Will notice Blackwood & Smith LLP
Blackwood & Smith LLP are looking for anyone who may hold a will for the late Lyle Andrew Rutherford of Peebles.
SPONSORED: Will notice T A O’Donoghue Canney & Co Solicitors
T A O’Donoghue Canney & Co Solicitors are looking for anyone who may hold a will for the late Margaret Andrea Hayward (otherwise Margaret Hayward).
SSDT Decisions - March
As with previous months, the Journal brings you the latest decisions from the SSDT
Scottish Arbitration Centre nominated for GAR Award
The Scottish Arbitration Centre has been nominated for the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge Award at the 2024 GAR Awards.
SPONSORED: Jack Grant & Co Notice
SPONSORED: Jack Grant & Co Notice re: will of the late Stephen Paul Cheyne
ARCHIVE: Endless possibilities
It has been one year since the inaugural Festival of Legal Possibilities. The event highlighted the ever more varied legal career options and called for the legal sector to pick up the pace on diversity.
Contempt of court cases continued
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission was in court last month bringing proceedings against two solicitors who had failed to comply with statutory requests for information.
Invest in women
Sheila Webster, President, and Diane McGiffen, Chief Executive of the Law Society, have shared their thoughts on the importance of International Women’s Day, who the female trailblazers are and the continuous strive towards gender equality.