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In brief...: Update your will for charity

Gillespie Macandrew is encouraging people to make a will as part of National Make a Will Month. Read

In brief...: Terra Firma's appointments

Terra Firma Chambers has announced the appointment of three new members - James Findlay QC, Walter Mercer and Steven Walker. Read

Dual honour for Scottish solicitor

A senior associate at Tods Murray has become the first Scottish solicitor to achieve dual specialist accreditation in both planning and environmental law. Read

In brief...: Webprint aims to cut costs

Two Scottish firms have joined forces to help estate agents and solicitors in the residential property market slash website marketing and printing costs. Read

In brief...: Firms snub legal advice

Too many small businesses are vulnerable to spiralling costs or legal obstacles because they fail to seek expert advice, according to commercial law specialist Practical Legal Solutions. Read

In brief...: Avoid 'seige mentality'

The Institute of Chartered Accountants has warned businesses need to guard against a 'siege mentality' in the slowing economy. Read

Capital gain for booming business

Accountancy firm shifts base Read

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