Law

Scottish law firm promotes long-serving finance boss to new leadership role

Watermans has appointed Colin Higgins as its first chief operating officer after two decades with the Scottish law firm, overseeing operations, finance and IT.

Glasgow senior hires at Thorntons.

Glasgow senior hires at Thorntons.

Scottish law firm doubles Glasgow team in just one year

Stephen Goldie, managing partner, Brodies

Stephen Goldie, managing partner, Brodies

Scots legal giant reports sixteenth consecutive year of growth

Weightmans grows revenue and profits for fifth year running as Glasgow team expands

A large number of bats were killed

A large number of bats were killed

Company fined after 150 bats died following house construction work

Detail of a closing down sale sign with on shop window

Detail of a closing down sale sign with on shop window

BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY

What Scots employees need to know about protective awards

The wreckage of the Chinook Helicopter which crashed on the Mull of Kintyre on June 2, 1994

The wreckage of the Chinook Helicopter which crashed on the Mull of Kintyre on June 2, 1994

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Chinook crash families urge new PM to back fresh review into 1994 tragedy

A carer has been awarded more than £8000 after being sacked on the spot over the phone.

A carer has been awarded more than £8000 after being sacked on the spot over the phone.

Employment tribunal

Carer told 'You are f****** sacked' awarded thousands by tribunal judge

Campaigners described the Scottish Government as 'cowards'

Campaigners described the Scottish Government as 'cowards'

For Women Scotland

Council's plea to government on school toilets went unanswered as election loomed

Gilson Gray collects the award for Law Firm of the Year at last year’s ceremony

Gilson Gray collects the award for Law Firm of the Year at last year’s ceremony

Who will be Scotland's 2026 legal champions?

The firm has expanded its presence at Two Atlantic Square, York Street, Glasgow.

Photograph by Colin Mearns
21 July 2026

The firm has expanded its presence at Two Atlantic Square, York Street, Glasgow.

Photograph by Colin Mearns
21 July 2026

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Scottish legal giant hands major vote of confidence to Glasgow

Andy Burnham makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

Andy Burnham makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

Burnham to Swinney: 'We'll have to agree to disagree on independence'

Workers plan legal action after Scottish company collapses into administration

Workers plan legal action after Scottish company collapses into administration

Workers launch legal action after Scottish company collapses into administration

Police Scotland

Taxi driver to sue Police Scotland after spending 10 months in Barlinnie

The firm advised on the sale of the luxury Cameron House resort on Loch Lomond

The firm advised on the sale of the luxury Cameron House resort on Loch Lomond

Profits up at Edinburgh law firm that worked on £100m Scots hotel deal

Katerina Brown, chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland

Katerina Brown, chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland

Angus Robertson

Two HES directors appeal against grievance probe outcome into Katerina Brown

Scott Troy is suing Police Scotland claiming wrongful arrest

Scott Troy is suing Police Scotland claiming wrongful arrest

Police Scotland

Taxi driver accused of being murder bid getaway driver sues Police Scotland

Newly confirmed Labour Party leader Andy Burnham speaking last week.

Newly confirmed Labour Party leader Andy Burnham speaking last week.

Andy Burnham to take 'more pragmatic approach' to North Sea oil and gas

Demonstration outside New Gorbals Housing Association

Demonstration outside New Gorbals Housing Association

What's really behind Glasgow's wave of immigration protests?

The Supreme Court made the ruling last November.

The Supreme Court made the ruling last November.

Law Society of Scotland

Twenty sex offenders bidding to get convictions quashed 'tip of very large iceberg'

There are not enough Legal Aid solicitors throughout Scotland

There are not enough Legal Aid solicitors throughout Scotland

Citizens Advice Scotland

Legal Aid in Scotland must work in reality, not just in theory

Leanne McGuire has received a demand for payment from Glasgow City Council

Leanne McGuire has received a demand for payment from Glasgow City Council

Who decided? Pressure grows on Glasgow City Council over parent's £43,000 legal bill

Brexit Secretary David Davis (left) and former First Minister Alex Salmond on the opening day of the Edinburgh Fringe chat show Alex Salmond Unleashed

Brexit Secretary David Davis (left) and former First Minister Alex Salmond on the opening day of the Edinburgh Fringe chat show Alex Salmond Unleashed

Sturgeon 'stitched up Salmond to hide truth about Murrell' claims Tory MP

Leanne McGuire, the former chair of Glasgow City Parents group has been given a £43,000 legal expenses bill from Glasgow City Council.

Leanne McGuire, the former chair of Glasgow City Parents group has been given a £43,000 legal expenses bill from Glasgow City Council.

'I would rather go bankrupt - they are not getting a penny from me'

Amnesty International

JK Rowling's Beira's Place threatens to sue Amnesty after being branded 'anti-rights'

Pizza Express is offering a main meal for £1

Pizza Express is offering a main meal for £1

Employment tribunal

Pizza Express swastika complainant accuses judge of winking during tribunal

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer makes a major U-turn on her Operation Branchform statement

Generic Interior of spa

Generic Interior of spa

Employment tribunal

Scottish spa brand counts cost of making pregnant worker redundant

McGill’s Buses, owned by brothers Sandy and James Easdale, has launched a multi-million pound legal action against the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland

McGill’s Buses, owned by brothers Sandy and James Easdale, has launched a multi-million pound legal action against the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland

McGill’s launches legal action against Scottish Government over bus funding snub

Plans for a new 8500-capacity indoor arena at Edinburgh Park were first announced in 2023.

Plans for a new 8500-capacity indoor arena at Edinburgh Park were first announced in 2023.

Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh’s £329m venue boom: Four projects due to reshape its live music scene

Father faced gruelling legal battle over daughter's estate due to legal loophole

Father faced gruelling legal battle over daughter's estate due to legal loophole

Father faced gruelling legal battle over daughter's estate due to legal loophole

Screen grab taken from PA Video of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell (centre) appearing at Edinburgh High Court where he was jailed for more than five years after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from his party over a 12-year period.

Screen grab taken from PA Video of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell (centre) appearing at Edinburgh High Court where he was jailed for more than five years after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from his party over a 12-year period.

Nicola Sturgeon

Peter Murrell will not appeal against his prison sentence

Playing by the rules is a fact of life in business just as much as in sport

Playing by the rules is a fact of life in business just as much as in sport

BUSINESS HQ OPINION

Regulation can be a bonus for Scottish business if the team plays fair

Sir Mark Jones outside the British Museum, London after his appointment as interim director was confirmed following approval by the UK Government in the wake of a theft scandal.

Sir Mark Jones outside the British Museum, London after his appointment as interim director was confirmed following approval by the UK Government in the wake of a theft scandal.

Angus Robertson

Inside story: What's behind Sir Mark's resignation as chair of troubled HES?

A battery storage system.

A battery storage system.

South Lanarkshire

Legal team helps Scottish power storage project reach financial close

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

Scots defence industry 'can benefit' from closer EU UK security co-operation

Kenneth Gibson, the new Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, succeeded Alison Johnstone in the role in May.

Kenneth Gibson, the new Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, succeeded Alison Johnstone in the role in May.

Alison Johnstone

Analysis: What's behind Kenneth Gibson's crack down on Holyrood remote working?

Plan revealed to hike water charges by over inflation for six years after 8.7% rise

New College Lanarkshire present the winners of the Higher Educational Institution of the Year, Robert Gordon University, at the 2026 Education Awards.

New College Lanarkshire present the winners of the Higher Educational Institution of the Year, Robert Gordon University, at the 2026 Education Awards.

New College Lanarkshire makes history with innovative course

Judges at the Supreme Court made the landmark ruling last November.

Judges at the Supreme Court made the landmark ruling last November.

Demand for MSPs to investigate impact of landmark ruling on sex offence trials

Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon were married in 2010 and announced last year they were to divorce.

Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon were married in 2010 and announced last year they were to divorce.

Criminologist links Murrell's escalating crime spree to marriage breakdown

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in November regarding what evidence can be heard in sex offence trials.

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in November regarding what evidence can be heard in sex offence trials.

Faculty of Advocates

Twenty serious sex offenders seek to have convictions quashed after landmark ruling

There are a number of possible gifting strategies that could be utilised including making tax-free gifts of up to £3,000 per year while allowances to support weddings and civil partnerships are also available.

There are a number of possible gifting strategies that could be utilised including making tax-free gifts of up to £3,000 per year while allowances to support weddings and civil partnerships are also available.

Are you prepared for Inheritance Tax changes on pensions?

Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson has launched a crackdown on remote working.

Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson has launched a crackdown on remote working.

'Piece of nonsense': Holyrood's Presiding Officer cracks down on remote working

Andrew Diamond, Managing Partner of Lindsays, with David McElroy, Managing Partner of Dallas McMillan

Andrew Diamond, Managing Partner of Lindsays, with David McElroy, Managing Partner of Dallas McMillan

Lindsays to merge with Dallas McMillan in major Glasgow legal sector deal

Stephanie Grieve.

Stephanie Grieve.

Military veterans

Scullion Law associate director recognised at Scottish Veterans Awards 2026

Nicola Sturgeon was SNP leader while Peter Murrell was embezzling from the party and should apologise over the scandal.

Nicola Sturgeon was SNP leader while Peter Murrell was embezzling from the party and should apologise over the scandal.

Nicola Sturgeon

Why Nicola Sturgeon should apologise over Peter Murrell scandal

Tory MP urges Keir Starmer to launch probe into SNP's £400k Murrell scandal

Deloitte in Scotland has promoted three of its people to partner.

Deloitte in Scotland has promoted three of its people to partner.

Deloitte promotes Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh graduates to partner level

Lord Young sentencing Peter Murrell

Lord Young sentencing Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon

Peter Murrell sentenced to five years - read the judge's remarks in full

Demands are being made by the complainers in the Operation Branchform police investigation for Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon to apologise.

Demands are being made by the complainers in the Operation Branchform police investigation for Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon to apologise.

High Court in Edinburgh

Complainers demand apology from Murrell and Sturgeon as ex SNP CEO sentenced

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions in February last year

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions in February last year

A new low in the arrogance of the SNP (and its helpers)

Exam desks in school hall

Exam desks in school hall

Teacher whose Facebook posts used language 'redolent of the Third Reich' struck off

A demonstration last year in support of transgender rights outside the Equality & Human Rights Commission office in Glasgow

A demonstration last year in support of transgender rights outside the Equality & Human Rights Commission office in Glasgow

Let's not turn the clock backwards: we must care for transgender people