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Updates and interviews with Scottish and UK bosses in business. the professionals, top business people, uk bosses http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-slcc-lease-secured-in-quick-deal-97298-20930590/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-slcc-lease-secured-in-quick-deal-97298-20930590/ Anderson Strathern worked on what is thought to be one of the fastest property deals ever completed in Scotland. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-cima-s-year-of-success-97298-20930591/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-cima-s-year-of-success-97298-20930591/ The President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) joined local business leaders in Edinburgh this week to celebrate a year of success in Scotland. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-new-recruits-boost-for-firm-97298-20930592/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-new-recruits-boost-for-firm-97298-20930592/ Ernst and Young has made three senior appointments to its Scottish tax practice as part of an ongoing expansion drive. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-inksters-work-goes-on-web-97298-20930593/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/in-brief-inksters-work-goes-on-web-97298-20930593/ Inksters Solicitors has launched three new websites including video and podcasts. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/legal-centre-on-a-social-mission-97298-20930594/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/28/legal-centre-on-a-social-mission-97298-20930594/ The principal solicitor of a new community law centre has vowed to root out slum landlords, gangmasters and other criminal elements. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-d-sim-co-networking-for-region-97298-20912173/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-d-sim-co-networking-for-region-97298-20912173/ Accountancy firm Iain D Sim & Co is to be the founding member of The Corporate Finance Network Scotland. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-new-partner-at-masons-97298-20912174/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-new-partner-at-masons-97298-20912174/ Pinsent Masons has announced a new partner has been appointed to its planning and environment team. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-karlin-joins-iacp-board-97298-20912175/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-karlin-joins-iacp-board-97298-20912175/ The head of family law at HBJ Gateley Wareing has won a new international post. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-wright-man-for-duncan-97298-20912176/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/in-brief-wright-man-for-duncan-97298-20912176/ French Duncan has attracted a business development director from arival firm. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/way-forward-policy-on-solicitor-training-97298-20912208/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/way-forward-policy-on-solicitor-training-97298-20912208/ Proposals aim to make legal training and education more flexible http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/accountancy-sites-fail-to-add-up-97298-20912209/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/21/accountancy-sites-fail-to-add-up-97298-20912209/ Accountancy firms have been accused of living in the "dark ages" by failing to exploit the commercial potential of the internet. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-mediation-a-helpful-solution-97298-20893573/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-mediation-a-helpful-solution-97298-20893573/ Ascottish mediation company claims the uncertain economic situation is leading to rising demand for its services. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-calculator-for-green-tax-97298-20893574/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-calculator-for-green-tax-97298-20893574/ Kpmg has launched an online green tax calculator to help businesses work out benefits and allowances. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-update-your-will-for-charity-97298-20893575/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-update-your-will-for-charity-97298-20893575/ Gillespie Macandrew is encouraging people to make a will as part of National Make a Will Month. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-terra-firma-s-appointments-97298-20893576/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/in-brief-terra-firma-s-appointments-97298-20893576/ Terra Firma Chambers has announced the appointment of three new members - James Findlay QC, Walter Mercer and Steven Walker. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/dual-honour-for-scottish-solicitor-97298-20893607/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/14/dual-honour-for-scottish-solicitor-97298-20893607/ A senior associate at Tods Murray has become the first Scottish solicitor to achieve dual specialist accreditation in both planning and environmental law. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/in-brief-webprint-aims-to-cut-costs-97298-20875507/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/in-brief-webprint-aims-to-cut-costs-97298-20875507/ Two Scottish firms have joined forces to help estate agents and solicitors in the residential property market slash website marketing and printing costs. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/in-brief-firms-snub-legal-advice-97298-20875508/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/in-brief-firms-snub-legal-advice-97298-20875508/ 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. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/in-brief-avoid-seige-mentality-97298-20875509/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/in-brief-avoid-seige-mentality-97298-20875509/ The Institute of Chartered Accountants has warned businesses need to guard against a 'siege mentality' in the slowing economy. http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/capital-gain-for-booming-business-97298-20875510/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/the-professionals/2008/11/07/capital-gain-for-booming-business-97298-20875510/ Accountancy firm shifts base