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Director's role for tax specialist

Accountancy firm Scott-Moncrieff is expanding its wealth management team with a new associate director. Read

McBain marches on with leadership award

Fiona McBAIN, chief executive of Glasgow-based Scottish Friendly, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the Glasgow Business Awards. Read

DLA Piper appoints new legal director

Mawby joins insurance team Read

MacDonald to strengthen HSBC operations

Hsbc has announced Andrew MacDonald will join the company as senior commercial manager to strengthen its commercial operations in the north of Scotland. Read

In brief...: Firm picks up Brogan

Falkirk-BASED law firm Russel & Aitken has appointed solicitor James Brogan to its private client practice. Read

In brief...: Seminar on mediation

A glasgow-BASED law firm is to host a free seminar focusing on mediation in workplace disputes. Read

In brief...: Warning over pension plan

Pensions specialist Scottish Life is warning of significant 'hidden dangers' surrounding Active Member Discount(AMD) schemes. Read

In brief...: Events to give market advice

Macroberts is to host seminars in Edinburgh and Glasgow to give practical legal advice on how to deal with changes in today's development market. Read

HGF sets big goals with new IP expert

McKechnie expertise to benefit patent firm Read

Legal fee rates to rise

Fee rates for valuations and legal work are set to rise as high volume work passed on from lenders to legal firms falls in the wake of the credit crunch. Read

Deloitte warning on new reporting rules

Business advisory firm Deloitte claims the ad hoc addition of new company reporting rules has led to lengthier and distorted annual reporting. Read

In brief...: Overseas break for solicitors

Solicitors looking for a break from Scotland's legal scene can apply for a scholarship from the Thyne Trust to work or study overseas. Read

In brief...: McGrigors honoured

McGRIGORS LLP was named Regeneration Consultancy of the Year at the annual awards held by industry magazine, Regeneration & Renewal. Read

In brief...: Shaw chief at Biggart Baillie

Scottish law firm Biggart Baillie has announced the appointment of Murray Shaw as its new chairman andsenior partner. Read

In brief...: Clinics offer legal advice

Specialist employment lawyers Gillespie Macandrew will hold free employment law clinics to help with legal problems and questions arising from the uncertain economy. Read