Neale Tosh

Advocate @AxiomAdvocates | Views my own

[Axiom Advocates @AxiomAdvocates]

Axiom was delighted to see that the Scottish Public Law Group Annual Conference 2026 was a sell-out success today.

It was gratifying to see so many people taking the chance to develop their knowledge of the industry.

[Axiom Advocates @AxiomAdvocates]

Axiom Advocates: Public & Administrative Law Seminar 2026

Axiom Advocates is delighted to announce that our Public & Administrative Law Seminar 2026 will take place on 25 June 2026 at the Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh.

Register your attendance here: https://t.co/oWXzmxdOSJ

[Axiom Advocates @AxiomAdvocates]

Axiom Advocates are delighted to host a seminar dedicated to Construction Law on Thursday 28th September 2023. This event is open to practising solicitors, is free of charge, and is eligible for CPD.

[Axiom Advocates @AxiomAdvocates]

Axiom is delighted to welcome three new members to the stable following their admission to the Faculty of Advocates in calling ceremonies held today.
https://t.co/5MhdyvJnyf

[Roddy Dunlop KC @RoddyQC]

Congratulations to the 11 devils about to become Members of ⁦@FacultyScot⁩. A very talented group of people, who will ensure Scotland’s independent referral bar continues to do what it has done since 1532: serving the people of, and administration of justice in, Scotland.

[Axiom Advocates @AxiomAdvocates]

Axiom is delighted to be hosting a webinar on Commercial Law on Thursday 19th January at 4:30pm. The event is open to practising solicitors free of charge and is eligible for CPD

[Children Lawyer @childrenlawyer]

It was, I think, Wilson LJ or possibly Ward LJ who said that if a case is “barely arguable” then you should argue it with all the force at your command and not roll your eyes at the Judge and say things like: “Those are my instructions.” I agree.

[Kieran Drew @ItsKieranDrew]

Do you sit at a computer for longer than 6 hours a day?

You’re destroying your body if so.

Here’s the setup you need to protect yourself from posture problems and crippling long-term injuries:

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[Neale Tosh @NealeTosh]

“Unless otherwise directed by the court, proofs and other substantive hearings will be conducted in person.” 👍

[Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) @SCTScourtstribs]

The Sheriffs Principal have issued new guidance for court users on proceedings in the Sheriff Courts. The guidance will supersede and replace the guidance which was issued by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service on 25 April 2022.
https://t.co/FhD2YKS6OB

[Jonathan Mitchell KC is at jjmitchell.bsky.social @jjmitchell]

Next week 28 people will be admitted as advocates in Scotland; I think this is easily the largest number in five centuries. Best of luck to all of them! It’s a mark of confidence in the future of @FacultyScot and the independent Bar.

[Jake Kanter @Jake_Kanter]

On a weekend of Queen anecdotes, this won't be matched. Just lovely.

[Neale Tosh @NealeTosh]

First half marathon ✅

[SCJC @ScottishCJC]

The Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Appeal Court Rules) 2021/468 will come in to force on Thursday 6 January 2022. It makes provision about the procedure to be followed in appeals to the Sheriff Appeal Court in civil proceedings. More info is available at
https://t.co/RiVTzyl47k

[Scottish Law Commission @scotlawcom]

Interested in commercial leases? Help shape our thinking on their termination #Scotslaw #lawreform
We are consulting on a draft Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill: see https://t.co/CLDV5WGqib
Closing date for responses: 28 January 2022

[Richard Pugh @RPughKC]

Important that we get this one right. This comprehensive @FacultyScot response seeks to continue the use of technology when it is right to do so, but also to recognise that, often, it is better to be in Court.

[Neale Tosh @NealeTosh]

@PeatWorrier

[Modern Land Law @modernlandlaw]

London Trocadero v Picturehouse Cinemas [2021] EWHC 2591 (Ch): another judgment where tenant loses in a claim by landlord for Covid rent arrears - here £2.9m for a cinema. Judge rejected defences based on terms of lease and total failure of consideration: https://t.co/cIGHCNXG5O

[David Menzies CA @DavidMenziesCA]

📢 End of temporary insolvency measures announced

Temporary measures brought in to support businesses from insolvency during the pandemic will be phased out from 1 October.
https://t.co/s8u23ypb1u
@ICASaccounting