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PBW Law named among top specialist firms in the UK
Scottish legal firm PBW Law has once again been recognised as a leader in Police Law in the prestigious Chambers UK 2026 directory. For the third consecutive year, the firm has received a UK-wide ranking for Police Law: Mainly Defendant, reaffirming its position as the leading Scottish firm defending the rights of individual police officers. The Chambers rankings recognise PBW Law’s continued excellence in representing police officers and related bodies in fatal accident inqu
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PBW Law promotes one of Scotland’s youngest partners
Scottish legal practice PBW Law has announced the promotion of Michael McKitrick to Partner, recognising his outstanding contributions to...
4 days ago2 min read
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Lawyer for pilot calls for transparency over 1994 Chinook crash
Professor Peter Watson, legal representative for the late RAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Richard Cook who died in the 1994 Chinook crash,...
Jun 33 min read
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Professor Peter Watson Addresses the Role of AI in the Justice System at the King’s Forensics Conference
Professor Peter Watson, Solicitor Advocate of PBW Law and President of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS), delivered a...
Apr 283 min read
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PBW Law Partner Pamela Rodgers Addresses Police Re-Vetting Reforms at Scottish Police Conference
PBW Law Partner, Pamela Rodgers, delivered a seminar to police officers and representative bodies at the Scottish Police Conference last...
Apr 83 min read
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Press Release - Top Scottish Lawyer calls on President Trump to release Lockerbie Files
The leading Scottish lawyer who represented the British victims of the Lockerbie disaster, the UK’s deadliest terror attack, has called...
Feb 143 min read
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Michael McKitrick promoted to senior solicitor
Scottish legal firm PBW Law has promoted Michael McKitrick to senior solicitor, highlighting the significant contribution he has made to...
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Dealing with mental health and criminality – does the system need to change?
The relationship between mental health and criminality is complex and multifaceted. Last week the PBW Law team attended an event hosted...
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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Press Release - PBW Law retains top legal ranking in Chambers UK
Scottish legal firm PBW Law has been recognised again as a leader in Police Law in the latest edition of the prestigious Chambers UK 2025...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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