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Scottish legal and property brand Simpson & Marwick, with roots dating back to 1886, is making a significant return to the Aberdeen property market after a six-year hiatus. The firm, previously synonymous with high-value sales in the North East, exited the city in 2019 under its former ownership

PwC UK has seen a record number of partners depart in 2024, alongside a pause in one of its apprenticeship programmes, as the firm grapples with profitability challenges. Analysis by the Financial Times revealed 123 partners left the firm last year, more than double the annual average since 2002. Th

Gillespie Macandrew has appointed real estate legal expert Heather Pearson to its partnership. Ms Pearson joins the firm from Addleshaw Goddard and brings almost 30 years’ experience advising in the real estate sector in Scotland. She is a specialist in both residential and commercial property

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced a string of promotions. The firm has announced the promotion of three new partners and two new senior legal directors. In its commercial property team, Sarajane Drake has been promoted to partner. Aged 33, she becomes WJM’s youngest

A senior paralegal in Edinburgh has become the first person to receive the Law Society of Scotland’s new paralegal accreditation in banking and finance. Ann Clark, who works at Lindsays LLP, received the accreditation earlier this month after demonstrating detailed knowledge of processes, comm

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed Alison Kilgour as business development director to support the firm’s growth throughout the UK. Alison has previously held director-level roles at several construction and property businesses. Her career began as a quanti

Glasgow-headquartered construction consultancy services provider Soben is set to be acquired by professional services firm Accenture.

Future Asset has announced the winners of its Growing Future Assets Investment Competition, an initiative designed to encourage more young women to pursue careers in investment management. With global research suggesting that closing the gender gap could raise GDP by over 20%, and current projection

Balfour Beatty has reported a strong financial performance in 2024, driven by improved margins in its UK construction business and steady growth across key sectors. However, an increased provision for building safety remediation has impacted overall profitability.

The Cumberland Building Society has broadened its commercial offering to include professional services. This expansion, underpinned by the building society's "kinder banking" philosophy, aims to assist businesses across Scotland and the North of England.

Johnnie Walker has launched Johnnie Walker Vault, a new global luxury platform grounded in blending artistry – uniting bespoke blends, collaborations with cultural icons and luxurious experiences, all under one visionary banner. At the heart of the new platform is the artistry of Johnnie Walke

A change in management structure at GBSS Civil Engineering Ltd is leading the way for the well-known civil engineering & groundworks firm to expand and break into new markets.

Scottish property portal ESPC is set to host a free insights and advice event in Edinburgh for aspiring and current buy-to-let landlords on 20 March. The event will be held at Twenty Princes St, and will allow those thinking about beginning a property portfolio, or expanding their current portfolio,

STV has become the latest tenant at Edinburgh's Orchard Brae House, taking 2,239 sq ft following a recent major refurbishment.

A collection of over 400 19th-century German toys has sold for nearly £200,000 at a Berkshire auction. The toys, crafted from wood, papier-mâché, and composition, originated from the Sonneberg and Erzgebirge regions of Germany.