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Scots lawyers lead way with sharia advice

A Scottish law firm has become the first in the country to offer clients “conventional” legal representation alongside advice on sharia law.

Hamilton Burns, based in Glasgow’s south side, has teamed up with an eminent Muslim scholar who will counsel clients on the Islamic aspect of civil law cases, while solicitors give advice under Scots law.