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(L-R) Fraser Gillies, managing partner, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie; Laura Irvine, managing partner, Davidson Chalmers Stewart; Andrew Chalmers, chair, Davidson Chalmers Stewart; Mark Higgins, chair of WJM. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Two Scottish law firms merge to create 46-partner legal business

Edinburgh has been named the most attractive UK city outside of London for Foreign Direct Investment.

Edinburgh named UK’s most attractive location for foreign investment outside of ...

Wind power is an important part of Scotland's renewables project (Picture: Andy Buchanan / AFP)

Jumping the net zero hurdles

Edinburgh climbed two places to secure the sixth position in the latest study - the top five being three areas of London, Brighton and Oxford.

Edinburgh grabs top billing for foreign direct investment

Craig Marshall, group chief operating officer, Irwin Mitchell; Fraser Gillies, managing partner, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie. Picture by Sandy Young Photography

Scotland’s legal sector sees second merger inside a week with 'landmark' tie-up

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Edinburgh’s economy will be 1.1 per cent larger year on year in the fourth quarter of 2023, the report has calculated. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography.

Edinburgh and Glasgow set to be key in UK exiting recession in mid-2023

A beachside cafe in Bali, a popular destination for remote workers. Pic: Alamy/PA.

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Bentota, Sri Lanka

Scottish tourist raped by hotel worker wins her quest for justice

The woman, who wants to remain anonymous, said she screamed in agony when a surgeon cut into her belly button during an operation at Yeovil Hospital. Picture: Wikicommons

Hospital admits liability after woman was operated on while conscious

Laura Jean, 40, developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and a stiff neck and muscles two days after the reception on August 9.

Sister of groom launches legal action after 50 guests fall ill at four star hote...

Group chief executive Andrew Tucker said the firm is investing further in its people. Picture: contributed.

Turnover up for ninth year in a row at legal big-hitter Irwin Mitchell

Surrounded by families of victims, solicitor Kylie Hutchison, from law firm Irwin Mitchell, reveals plans to sue travel giant TUI. Picture: Getty Images

Tunisian attack victims to sue travel firm TUI after inquest

Loch Achray Hotel. Picture: Lochs & Glens

Sick woman dies after Highland hotel sends her home 350 miles in taxi

Ill pensioner dies after 350-mile taxi journey

Greg Cranston has been promoted to associate at Graham & Sibbald. Picture: Contributed

On the move: Latest appointments and promotions

Alan Crossan, owner of the Clutha, reads the AAIB report in the recently restored bar. Picture: Hemedia

Jim Morris: ‘Tough week for the Clutha victims’

George and Norah Gowans. Picture: Contributed

Cruise couple’s legal bid over norovirus ‘nightmare’

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin may have found that the separation affected their sleeping patterns and health. Picture: AP

Why getting divorce could just kill you

The final results of the investigation into the Clutha helicopter crash will not be published until the middle of next year. Picture: Getty

Clutha helicopter crash report hit by delay

Sandra Maitland with John, far left, and her other six children at her 60th birthday party in 2012.

Victim’s family demand file on Legionnaires’

The wreckage of the police helicopter is lifted away from the pub. Picture: Getty

Clutha: Helicopter’s engine ‘starved of fuel’

The award was made at the High Court in London. Picture: Wikimedia Commons

£1.7m for Turkish holiday nightmare families

The scene of the Clutha helicopter crash. Picture: PA

Clutha helicopter law firm in public inquiry call

The helicopter is lifted from the wreckage. Picture: Hemedia

Lawyers for Clutha victims begin Bond legal action

The Legionnaires outbreak last summer claimed four lives. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Edinburgh Legionnaires’ outbreak cost NHS £725,000

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Landmark ruling hands oil tycoon’s property to wife

Legionnaires’ victim calls for answers

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Legal awards: ‘Inspiring’ award for charity champions

Victim calls for investigation into legionnaires’ outbreak in wake of new safety...

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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: Lawyers of victims demand probe

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Demands for legionnaires’ public inquiry

More set to sue over Legionnaires’ cases

Legionnaires’ outbreak: compensation claim floodgates begin to open

Legionnaires’ outbreak: Five people start legal proceedings

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Probe into Costa Concordia disaster begins

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Tour operator denies cruise sickness claim

Cruise couple in legal fight after holiday ‘nightmare’

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patients settle claim

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Nurse to sue balloon makers after explosion leaves her blind for days

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Oil worker 'critical' after fatal refinery blast

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Female victims of rapist policeman launch fight to win compensation
Lawyers are fighting to win compensation for the victims of rapist PC Stephen Mitchell.

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Injured Arctic cruise passengers win fight for reparations

Migrants twice as likely to die at work

Legal battle over 'holiday from hell'

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