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DLA Piper’s Glasgow office under threat
DLA Piper is thinking about closing its Glasgow office following a review of UK operations. A DLA Piper spokesperson said: “Following a comprehensive review of our UK business designed to ensure that we are operating in a manner, in the … Continue reading
Dundas & Wilson “not shooting staff”
Dundas & Wilson are letting some employees go – up to 30 according to The Herald. But there is no need to go all “Jeremy Clarkson” on us in responding to press questions. D&W Chair, David Hardie WS is quoted … Continue reading
Conflict of Interests
Interesting. So, Rangers FC have lodged a complaint with the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission about an alleged conflict of interest in Levy & McRae (who once acted for them) acting for former Chief Executive Martin Bain in suing them. The … Continue reading
Posted in Court of Session, Glasgow, Law Firms, News, Sports Law
Tagged Conflict of interest, Court of Session, Glasgow, Law Society of Scotland, Martin Bain, Rangers FC
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Murray makes Associate
Graham Murray, of WJM, has been made an Associate. Continue reading
No other firm comes close.
It’s been quite a day for “look at me, look at me” moments!
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Posted in Education Law, Glasgow, Law Centres, Law Firms, News
Tagged additional support needs, Curriculum for Excellence
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Scottish Legal Complaints Commission: levy under attack
” While some eyebrows may be raised at a publicly funded body generating [a £1.5 Million] surplus in its first year of operation, the Government cannot be allowed to interfere with its internal decisions. The [Scottish Legal Complaints Commission] is … Continue reading
Frank Maguire’s Tesco Cathedral Protest
Frank Maguire, senior partner at Thompsons Solicitors is a very well respected and senior figure in the Scottish legal world. He is quoted in today’s Herald, raising his concerns about the proposed introduction of Alternative Business Structures – otherwise known … Continue reading
And the winner is …
So, here’s my predictions for the Legal Awards later today … Employment Team – Morton Fraser Family Law Team – Pagan Osborne Litigation Team – Govan Law Centre (gotta support the home team) Private Client Team – Archibald Campbell & … Continue reading
Greenock Lawyers Struck Off
The partners of law firm Lyons Laing have both been suspended from practice by the Law Society of Scotland for breaches of accounting rules. Continue reading
Justice by Voicemail / Inbox ?
The Inner House of the Court of Session has raised concerns about Glasgow Sheriff Court’s use of conference calls and e-mails. Continue reading
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