Legal news

Leading figures welcome Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers’ Association
Lord Advocate, Society President, Dean of Faculty speak at launch

Rangers loses employment benefit trusts tax appeal
Supreme Court upholds ruling that payments liable to PAYE and NICs

After 349 years, RFPG has first woman Dean
Nicola Irvine elected to lead ancient Glasgow faculty

Senior solicitor promotions at Gibson Kerr
Hazel McLauchlan and Stuart Millar recognised in Edinburgh office

Shelter Scotland appoints principal solicitor
Fiona McPhail to lead charity's legal team

Solicitor advocates and overseas members invited to apply for Council
Nominations open next week for two new co-opted members

Proposed member's bill would extend free personal care to under-65s
Consultation runs as ministers undertake feasibility study

Pinsent Masons reports further growth in 2016-17
Unaudited results show 11% turnover rise

Miller Hendry takes on staff from closed Crieff firm
David Smart and Liz Dawson join from Graham & Finlayson

Coulters expands in wake of strong results
Additions to sales team and new office hub for property firm

Society announces new board appointments
Solicitors Amanda Millar and Ken Dalling join top Council group

Sharing intimate images offence comes into force
Five year maximum penalty for disclosing without consent

Social Security Bill goes out to public views
Holyrood committee issues call for evidence

Growth follows record year at road traffic specialist firm
Appointments and promotion at Road Traffic Accident Law Scotland

Private client partner promotion at Lindsays
Peter Murrin advanced in Glasgow office

Cloch Solicitors makes associate promotion
Sheona Burrow recognised at boutique firm

Offensive Behaviour Repeal Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee calls for evidence on member's bill

Courts gain new powers over trafficking and exploitation offenders
"TEPOs" can impose restrictions on those convicted

Lord President holds out against declaring of judicial interests
Register would deter applicants and spur the aggrieved, Carloway tells MSPs

Supreme Court annual report highlights effect of Brexit appeal
"Truly exceptional" case "underlined court's place in the constitution"

Ministers consult on pre-recording child witness evidence
Aim to prevent children having to appear in criminal trials

Crerar adds to public service roles
New business posts as HIE appointment renewed

Ministers set out priorities for planning reform
Position statement follows responses to recent consultation

Revenue up but profits down at Gillespie Macandrew
Firm satisfied with figures as investments reduce bottom line