Building a business fit for the future
Shoosmiths sponsored the recent CAN DO Scotland Innovation Summit in Glasgow. Amid discussions about the legal considerations for tech SMEs and the rise of artificial intelligence, delegates had a laser-like…
Is mixed-use development the saviour of our city centres?
Sometimes it feels as if it would require a trip in the Tardis to discover a city centre anywhere in the UK that is truly a destination worth spending time…
Market reshaping offers openings for domestic firms
Lawyers have had much think about this year. From the new Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament in April to a call for improved environmental…
Embracing technology delivers value
CMS has been at the forefront of embracing technology, including AI tools which have significantly accelerated delivery of a range of legal services such as contract reviews, e-disclosure exercises, litigation…
How lawyers are coming to terms with their own ‘Now and Then’
Forgive me if you already know the story of The Beatles’ Now and Then, their ‘last-ever’ single. The song was recorded as a demo by John Lennon in 1977 in…
MacRoberts and Morton Fraser tie-up as mergers return to legal market
Merger has long been the mark of the Scottish legal market, with more than 20 years passing since one-time sector leader Dundas & Wilson entered an ill-fated tie-up with accountancy…
Landmark announcement caps an eventful year of growth and development
The last year has been an eventful and successful one for Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP. Renewables are particularly busy areas of work, and we have grown our team to…
Six years on, arguments continue over regulation and reform
A shake-up of the way the Scottish legal profession is regulated has been a long time in the offing, what with then NHS24 chair Esther Roberton being asked by then…
Empowering women in law to lead in a shifting society
In 1921, the first woman qualified as a solicitor in Scotland. Madge Easton Anderson, born in Glasgow and the youngest of three daughters, became the first woman to work professionally…
Reflections on equity, balance and mentorship
If we are going to truly embrace equity, we must continue to mind the gaps in opportunity and outcomes for those most affected by the long-lasting effects of the pandemic…