Law
Scottish law firm bolsters senior team with five new appointments
INDEPENDENT Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a partner and a further four directors. The move strengthens Anderson Strathern’s commercial property, corporate law, commercial litigation, tax & accountancy, and private client teams. The three new hires bring with them expertise in sectors such as renewables, intellectual property, […]
International law firm appoints two senior lawyers in Scotland
INTERNATIONAL law firm CMS has announced the appointment of two senior level disputes specialists in Scotland. Amy Cornelius and Lizzie Gray join the firm’s Disputes Resolution practice as Of Counsels Hto support its UK and international client base. Amy has extensive experience as a commercial litigator working across all levels of the Scottish court system […]
Scottish law firm launches new graduate recruitment campaign
EDINBURGH-based solicitor and estate agent Watermans has launched its latest legal trainee recruitment campaign for graduates. The firm, which has its head office in Leith, aims to modernise the sector using a modern process to attract aspiring legal graduates. They are trying to move away from the standard recruitment process to secure one of the […]
XL bully dogs to be banned under new Scottish law
SCOTLAND prepares for a new law on XL Bully dogs which will make it a criminal offence to own the breed without an exemption certificate. The legislation will mirror what has been introduced by the UK Government in England and Wales, requiring existing owners to consider whether they wish to keep their dogs. If they […]
Senior promotions made at Scottish law firm
SCOTTISH law firm Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal has made two internal promotions and appointed a new solicitor. Susan Grierson-Rattray has been made senior solicitor. She has worked with Clarity for over 3 years and specialises in Family Law and Private Clients. Molly Somerville also takes this role having worked with the firm since August 2022 as a […]
International firm announces law scholarships for Scottish pupils
INTERNATIONAL law firm CMS has announced it will offer scholarships to support three Scottish pupils in pursuing a legal career. As part of an annual UK-wide initiative, the CMS Law Scholarships Scheme for Scotland awards £2,500 each year to high-performing state school students from economically challenged backgrounds while they are completing their law degrees. The […]
Gilson Gray scoops pair of top law awards
SCOTTISH law firm Gilson Gray has scooped two top law awards with wins for its litigation team at The Legal 500 and The Herald Law Awards. Rosie Walker was named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year at The Legal 500 Scotland Awards. In June, she represented operators in the high-profile case which found the City […]
Top Scots law firm names new head of corporate division
SCOTS law firm Gilson Gray has named Findlay Anderson as the new head of its corporate division. Findlay joined Gilson Gray in May 2023 as a partner, bringing two decades of experience in senior leadership roles across a range of multinational corporates including Baker Hughes and GE Oil and Gas, as well as previously being […]
Renowned law firm seals the deal with director hire
Property expert brings 16 years of experience to top legal team A RENOWNED Scottish law firm has appointed an accomplished Legal Director to support its surge in growth across its legal services. Gibson Kerr has appointed Jamie Robertson to join the firm’s property department to strengthen the company’s residential conveyancing team in Edinburgh. Jamie makes […]
Scottish firm PBW Law secures top legal ranking
SCOTS LAW firm PBW Law has received a coveted ranking for Police Law in the prestigious Chambers UK 2024 directory, as well as an individual ranking for Professor Peter Watson. The rankings within the directory, which launches today, are delivered by independent legal research company Chambers and Partners and are the definitive mark of excellence […]