Law
Tribunal backlog skyrockets as Lords send Employment Rights Bill back to Commons
Published 2 weeks ago
The backlog of Employment Tribunal claims waiting to be heard has increased by more than a quarter over one year, according to data released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).
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SLCC report details year of challenge and change
Published 2 weeks ago
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has reported a continued upwards trend in complaint numbers over the past several years.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Perkins Coie and Ashurst to merge
Published 2 weeks ago
Perkins Coie and Ashurst, which has an office in Glasgow, are to merge to form Ashurst Perkins Coie.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
UK government to outlaw ticket touting in major resale crackdown
Published 2 weeks ago
The government is poised to outlaw the resale of tickets for profit, with measures to be announced this week targeting touts and major platforms such as Viagogo and StubHub.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Aberdeen academics’ model anti-SLAPP law endorsed by Holyrood
Published 2 weeks ago
Following a public consultation, the Scottish government has committed to adopting anti-SLAPP legislation which will be based on a model law drafted by Professor Justin Borg-Barthet and Dr Francesca Farrington of the University of Aberdeen’s Anti-SLAPP Research Hub.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
More support for Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill
Published 2 weeks ago
MSPs from Labour and the SNP have declared their support for new legislation to criminalise sex buyers in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
TLT reports £187m turnover amid significant growth in Scotland
Published 3 months ago
TLT has reported a record annual turnover of £187 million in its latest financial results, with Scottish revenue having increased by over 400% in six years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Clyde & Co global revenue increases to £854m
Published 3 months ago
Global law firm Clyde & Co has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £854 million in its latest financial year.
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Gillespie Macandrew profits climb 20% amidst sector-focused strategy
Published 3 months ago
Gillespie Macandrew has posted an 11% rise in turnover to £19.6 million and a 20% increase in profits to £6.3m for the year ending 28 February 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kaur Sutherland merges with Greenock firm Maitlands Solicitors
Published 3 months ago
Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist firm Kaur Sutherland has merged with Greenock-based Maitlands Solicitors.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Lewis Silkin opens Glasgow office
Published 4 months ago
Lewis Silkin has launched a new employment law offering in Scotland with the appointment of a three-person team based in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Doors open at Dales Solicitors’ Stirling office
Published 4 months ago
Ayrshire-based Dales Solicitors has opened a new Stirling office.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Scottish business administrations fall but pressures persist across key sectors
Published 4 months ago
The number of Scottish businesses entering administration fell by 24 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to new analysis by Shakespeare Martineau.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Space to grow: Harper Macleod joins UK Space Agency Accelerator
Published 5 months ago
Harper Macleod is now part of a new initiative: the next phase of the UK Space Agency Accelerator.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Double appointment for Burges Salmon in Edinburgh
Published 6 months ago
Burges Salmon has announced the appointments of partner Dixcee Fast and director Janice Napier in its real estate energy team.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Tribunal backlog skyrockets as Lords send Employment Rights Bill back to Commons
Published 2 weeks ago
The backlog of Employment Tribunal claims waiting to be heard has increased by more than a quarter over one year, according to data released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
SLCC report details year of challenge and change
Published 2 weeks ago
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has reported a continued upwards trend in complaint numbers over the past several years.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Perkins Coie and Ashurst to merge
Published 2 weeks ago
Perkins Coie and Ashurst, which has an office in Glasgow, are to merge to form Ashurst Perkins Coie.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
UK government to outlaw ticket touting in major resale crackdown
Published 2 weeks ago
The government is poised to outlaw the resale of tickets for profit, with measures to be announced this week targeting touts and major platforms such as Viagogo and StubHub.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Aberdeen academics’ model anti-SLAPP law endorsed by Holyrood
Published 2 weeks ago
Following a public consultation, the Scottish government has committed to adopting anti-SLAPP legislation which will be based on a model law drafted by Professor Justin Borg-Barthet and Dr Francesca Farrington of the University of Aberdeen’s Anti-SLAPP Research Hub.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
More support for Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill
Published 2 weeks ago
MSPs from Labour and the SNP have declared their support for new legislation to criminalise sex buyers in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
TLT reports £187m turnover amid significant growth in Scotland
Published 3 months ago
TLT has reported a record annual turnover of £187 million in its latest financial results, with Scottish revenue having increased by over 400% in six years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Clyde & Co global revenue increases to £854m
Published 3 months ago
Global law firm Clyde & Co has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £854 million in its latest financial year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillespie Macandrew profits climb 20% amidst sector-focused strategy
Published 3 months ago
Gillespie Macandrew has posted an 11% rise in turnover to £19.6 million and a 20% increase in profits to £6.3m for the year ending 28 February 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kaur Sutherland merges with Greenock firm Maitlands Solicitors
Published 3 months ago
Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist firm Kaur Sutherland has merged with Greenock-based Maitlands Solicitors.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Lewis Silkin opens Glasgow office
Published 4 months ago
Lewis Silkin has launched a new employment law offering in Scotland with the appointment of a three-person team based in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Doors open at Dales Solicitors’ Stirling office
Published 4 months ago
Ayrshire-based Dales Solicitors has opened a new Stirling office.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Scottish business administrations fall but pressures persist across key sectors
Published 4 months ago
The number of Scottish businesses entering administration fell by 24 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to new analysis by Shakespeare Martineau.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Space to grow: Harper Macleod joins UK Space Agency Accelerator
Published 5 months ago
Harper Macleod is now part of a new initiative: the next phase of the UK Space Agency Accelerator.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Double appointment for Burges Salmon in Edinburgh
Published 6 months ago
Burges Salmon has announced the appointments of partner Dixcee Fast and director Janice Napier in its real estate energy team.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →