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Fatal Accident Inquiry Re Death of Badreddin Abdullah Adam Bosh The fatal accident inquiry into the death of BADREDDIN ABDULLAH ADAM BOSH began on Monday 9 March 2026. Mr Bosh died on 26 June 2020 following a police incident at the Park Inn Hotel, Glasgow. Themis Advocates members, Andrew Webster KC and Iain Halliday, are […]

SJ & Ors v The Advocate General for Scotland This week, the Advocate General for Scotland settled proceedings without the need for an interim orders hearing. Bilaal Shabbir, Advocate, acted for the Petitioners, instructed by Sonya Imtiaz of Ali & Co. The case concerned a family who were granted leave under the family reunion route

Matthew McPherson joins Faculty of Advocates Sub-Committee ✨ Congratulations to Matthew McPherson ✨ We are delighted to share that Matthew McPherson has been admitted to the Faculty of Advocates Law Reform Committee’s Criminal Law Sub-Committee. This is a fantastic and well‑deserved opportunity that will see Matthew, in this role, assist the Faculty by providing expert

Michael Upton appears in Murrayfield Curling Ltd v Murrayfield Ice Rink Ltd Themis member Michael Upton, instructed by Thorntons, represented Murrayfield Ice Rink in the Lands Tribunal, successfully opposing an application for the discharge or variation of title conditions.  The Ice Rink had built an adjoining Curling Rink and later sold it to Murrayfield Curling

David Leighton to Speak at Mental Health & Incapacity Law Conference 2026 Themis Member David Leighton will be speaking at  LSA’s 2026 Mental Health and Incapacity Law Conference on Friday 27th February. Friday 27 February | 10am – 4:30pm | Royal Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow  This full-day conference will explore the evolving legal landscape affecting

Matthew McPherson Appears in HMA v David Gill Matthew McPherson appeared in the case of HMA v David Gill. David Gill pled guilty on indictment to eight counts of obtaining money by fraud between 1 May 2017 and 6 March 2018.  More information can be found here.

Themis Advocates Christmas Opening Hours Themis Advocates Christmas Opening Hours24th, 25th & 26th Dec – Closed29th Dec & 30th Dec – 0900-1700 hrs31st Dec, 1st & 2nd Jan – Closed5th Jan – Business as usual Should anything urgent arise during closed office hours, please contact counsel directly.

Themis Advocates Celebrates Recognition in Chambers & Partners 2026 Guide 🎉 We’re proud to announce that Themis Advocates has been ranked in 10 areas of practice in the Chambers UK Bar 2026 Guide! 🎉 This recognition reflects the exceptional talent and dedication across our stable. Congratulations to our members for their outstanding achievements: 🏛️ Administrative

Commercial Uses Of Rural Land – Sold Out! Themis member Michael Upton, F.C.I.Arb. and Board Member at Scottish Land and Estates, returned to teaching Commercial Uses of Rural Land at Parliament House, a ten-week C.P.D. course – born out of the Edinburgh University Honours course with which two highly experienced solicitors, Mike Blair and Mike Yellowlees,

Themis Advocates Celebrates Expanded Recognition in Legal 500 2026 Guide Themis Advocates is proud to announce that it has achieved 10 rankings across 6 practice areas in the newly released Legal 500 United Kingdom 2026 guide—marking a slight increase from the previous year and reinforcing its position as a leading stable in Scotland. Practice Manager