Legal news

Partner promotion for BTO commercial property lawyer
Jennifer Whitelaw advanced in Glasgow office

Associate appointment at Harper Macleod
Andrew Kerr boosts Inverness real estate strength

Partner promotion at Turcan Connell
Family lawyer Lindsey Ogilvie recognised

Regulation still top priority for Society, member survey finds
95% also support continuation of dual role

Help to Buy extended to 2021 in Scotland
Ministers predict 4,000 more households will benefit

Falkirk's MTM expands into Glasgow
Third office for specialist criminal defence firm

Landlord registration system proposed to be strengthened
Consultation runs on legal compliance and increased fees

Gender pay gap 21% at Law Society of Scotland
Solicitors' body below size but chooses to disclose figures

James & George Collie announces partnership changes
One partner appointed as three retire

Ministers consult on statutory "appropriate adult" provision
Support for the vulnerable coming into contact with the justice system

Carers' rights legislation now in force
Personalised plans will help access to advice and support

Millar & Bryce makes senior consultant hire
John King joins after Registers career

MSPs to review Police and Fire Reform Act five years on
Justice Committee calls for views on whether aims have been met

SYLA confirms rescheduled Civil Day Conference
Litigation event now to be held on 16 April

Road traffic fixed penalty extension goes out to views
Scotland to be brought into line with England & Wales

Largest human rights claim costs UK Government £60m
Compensation paid out for unlawful cut to solar energy subsidies

Commission rounds off work on contract law with final report
35 recommendations include new rules on formation and breach

Committee backs gay pardons bill
Stage 1 report concludes that benefits will flow

Death announced of Conveyancing Professor A J McDonald
Solicitor, teacher and author passes away at 99

High Court quashes "black cab rapist" parole decision
Board chairman resigns ahead of order for fresh hearing

Faculty and Strathclyde devise "mini-devilling" for students
New programme provides chance to learn about life at the bar

DWF makes double Glasgow litigation hire
Debt recovery partner and associate join from Brodies

Gillespie Macandrew legal director promotions
Three associates gain advancement

SLCC consumer panel publishes response to review call for evidence
Panel says consumers should be at heart of developments