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Groundhog Day for council investigations - John McLellan

'We want to grow – we see Scotland as a great focus,' says the employment law expert. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

BUSINESS INTERVIEW - EUAN SMITH, SENIOR OFFICE PARTNER, EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

Interview: Euan Smith, partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland in Edinburgh

Former councillor John McLellan is to face a hearing by the Standards Commission. Picture: Neil Hanna.

Former councillor faces standards watchdog hearing

Glasgow-based partner and former global head of Pinsent Masons’ 900-strong risk advisory group, Laura Cameron, was elected as the firm’s first female managing partner.

Legal giant with 570 Scottish staff unveils record double-digit revenue hike

Barry McCaig, partner and head of corporate in Scotland at Pinsent Masons. Picture: Peter Devlin

Lawyers forecast strong year for Scottish corporate activity despite turmoil

Laura Cameron, managing partner elect, Pinsent Masons, which employs more than 550 lawyers and support staff at its Scottish offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Legal heavyweight elects Scottish litigator as new managing partner

Edinburgh Council's response to Lord Hardie's Tram Inquiry speaks volumes about its attitude to external scrutiny (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Council's attitude to tram judge shows why whistleblowing inquiry is vital

Susanne Tanner QC led the inquiry into Sean Bell and another into the organisational culture of the council.

Compensation offered to victims of serial abuser

Katharine Hardie, chair of Scotland and Northern Ireland: 'Delivering good growth underpinned by healthy financial performance has led to an encouraging FY21/22 financial year.' Picture: Ian Georgeson

Law firm with 570 Scots staff sees top lawyers pocket £700,000 after income hike

Katharine Hardie, partner and chair of Pinsent Masons in Scotland and Northern Ireland: 'We are committed to attracting, retaining and nurturing the best young lawyers in the profession.' Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

Major law firm to pay newly qualified Scottish lawyers £61,000 after 'bold' hike

Mr Cormack will lead the law firm’s 265-strong LRT team, which spans the UK, Dublin, Dubai, Madrid, Munich, Paris and Singapore. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Scots-based Pinsent Masons litigator chosen to lead major global team

Felix Main has been awarded the Kirk Murdoch Scholarship

Edinburgh student Felix Main is third recipient of Kirk Murdoch Scholarship

Standing down: Councillor John McLellan

Tory councillor refers himself to standards commissioner

Complaints have been made about an unnamed councillor's behaviour

Councillor's allegedly abusive behaviour is shocking if true – Cammy Day

Susanne Tanner QC is leading the inquiry

200 witnesses for inquiry into council culture

City of Edinburgh Council is at the centre of inquiries over its culture. Picture: Scott Louden/JPIMedia

More allegations of 'culture failure' at City of Edinburgh Council
Two more whistleblowers have come forward alleging bullying, cronyism, and a failure to properly investigate serious allegations about teaching staff in the City of Edinburgh Council.

Richard Foley, senior partner at Pinsent Masons: 'For us, success is to fulfil a purpose, and our purpose is to make business work better for people.'

Law firm with 500 Scottish staff sees turnover pass through half a billion

Edinburgh-based Ronan Lambe, a specialist in energy, renewables and clean technologies, and energy and property lawyer Rona Kostulin, pictured, have been promoted from legal directors to partner.

Partnership boosts at legal firms Pinsent Masons and Harper Macleod

Susanne Tanner QC was appointed last month to chair the inquiry

Inquiry into council culture gets under way

Edinburgh City Council has launched two inquiries into the conduct and culture of its staff

Sean Bell inquiry: Council whistleblower revealed alleged assault nine years ago

An independent chair has yet to be appointed for the two investigations

Independent investigation into organisational culture Edinburgh council already ...

Pinsent Masons shows its diversity – and picks up award