Category Archives: Law Centres

Chambers UK Guide 2012

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

Another tiresome “check me out” post, I’m afraid!  The jolly nice folks at Chambers and Partners have given me a rather nice write up in this year’s guide. I’m listed as a “Notable Practitioner” (Band 3) in the category of … Continue reading →

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Simon Collins QC appointed as part-time Sheriff

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

Congratulations to Simon Collins QC, for whom 2011 has been a very big year.  Elevated to Queen’s Counsel only a matter of weeks ago, Simon has now been appointed to the office of part-time Sheriff. A former law centre solicitor, … Continue reading →

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A big SLAB of advice and assistance

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

Credit where credit is due.  The Scottish Legal Aid Board have been extremely helpful this week.  Thank you, SLAB!

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The last of the manifestos (with dolphins)

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

And so last – but not least – it is time to run the rule over the civil justice proposals from the manifesto of the Scottish Green Party, who have serious aspirations to increase their number of MSPs as the … Continue reading →

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Drumchapel Memories

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

So, here’s where I got started in law centres … Look what I found while clearing out the spare room.  The good old Drumchapel Law & Money Advice Centre, where I was a student placement, then volunteer, then money adviser … Continue reading →

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Council rebuked for failings in parental involvement

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

One of my cases was featured in The Herald today, under the heading “Council failed parents over headteacher appointments.”  The article sets out the Scottish Government‘s formal response to complaints by parent councils in Glasgow about a failure by the … Continue reading →

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That’s me at the coal face

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

Apparently, I work at the coal face of law. At least, according to the Scotsman I do … The breadth of finalists is greater than ever this year, from some of Scotland’s leading commercial firms through to those working at … Continue reading →

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As much as possible

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

During the last Holyrood elections, my colleague and I paid a visit to a candidate, who is now in a position of some responsibility and influence.  We asked the candidate what his/her position was on law centres.  The answer was: … Continue reading →

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Chambers 2011

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Another “Look at me, look at me!” moment I’m afraid.  This year’s Chambers directory is out and features Govan Law Centre again. Chambers 2011 says, in the Education: Individuals: London & UK-wide section: Iain Nisbet of Govan Law Centre in Scotland has … Continue reading →

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Law Centres Update 4

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Another round up of what’s been happening in Law Centres across the UK. Continue reading →

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