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Four leave Glasgow firm to set up new practice

20th April 2021 | careers , practice management
Ex-Macdonald Henderson directors launch McKee Campbell Morrison

Volkswagen emissions group action allowed to proceed

20th April 2021 | civil litigation , reparation | Civil court work
Judge grants permission for 5,000 owners to claim under new procedure

Welsh devolution challenge to Internal Market Act refused

20th April 2021 | government-administration
Judicial review held premature in absence of specific legislation

Study supports Europe-wide legal protection for lawyers

19th April 2021 | europe , human rights | Human rights , EU / international
Council of Europe paper seeks to counter increasing harassment and threats

New MD for Gilson Gray’s investment arm

16th April 2021 | careers
Steve Herkes takes up senior role

Domestic violence "upsurge" sees MTM add to team

15th April 2021 | careers
Andrew Seggie joins from Finnieston Franchi & McWilliams

Judge rejects challenge to HMRC loan charge provisions

15th April 2021 | tax , europe , civil litigation
Judicial review incompetent; charge held legal in any event

Anderson Strathern takes on German-qualified dealmaker

15th April 2021 | careers
Director Max Scharbert joins Corporate practice from Rooney Nimmo

Restorative justice expert takes up Strathclyde post

15th April 2021 | careers , education-training
Tim Chapman becomes visiting professor in Centre for Law, Crime & Justice

Aberdeen DPLP pair win chance to represent Scotland

14th April 2021 | education-training
Team to compete internationally after winning Scottish negotiation contest

Lindsays unveils partner and associate promotions

14th April 2021 | careers
Further advancement for Louise Norris and Rachel Holt

Films to show impact on children when mothers jailed

14th April 2021 | criminal law | Criminal legal aid
Launch event to show show two of series made for Scotland

Five in Scotland among 52 new CMS partners

13th April 2021 | careers
Global law firm announces biggest ever promotions round

Insolvency lawyer Yvonne Brady joins Morton Fraser

13th April 2021 | careers
Specialist moves from Shepherd & Wedderburn to specially created role

UK Government to challenge two Holyrood bills

13th April 2021 | government-administration
UNCRC and Local Government Charter bills face Supreme Court competency test

Sheriff summary courts to resume next Monday

13th April 2021 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Sheriff summary criminal business restarts 19 April; JP courts 7 June

Commission said to be against UK Lugano membership

13th April 2021 | civil litigation , europe | EU / international , Civil court work
Refusal would be setback for ability to enforce judgments

Deadline nears for English admission under QLTS route

12th April 2021 | education-training
New SQE tests become only route to qualify after 20 April

Complaint withholding details of locus ruled competent

12th April 2021 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Appeal sheriffs hold online sex offences special circumstances

IBA launches anti-bullying and harassment training

12th April 2021 | education-training | Discrimination
All can access e-learning modules designed following report

First Home Fund runs out of money

9th April 2021 | property (non-commercial) | Construction , Housing
£60m scheme closes days after opening on April 1

Scotland-wide criminal bar group launches with flourish

8th April 2021 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Scottish Solicitors Bar Association gains place at meetings with Government

Burness Paull creates inclusion and wellbeing lead role

7th April 2021 | careers , practice management
Emma Smith takes up new post dedicated to respect and inclusion

North east firm launches under Moray Group banner

7th April 2021 | careers , practice management
Esson & Aberdein aims at Aberdeen private client market
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