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Cllr Fiona Higgins has won a judicial review against the Standards Commission for Scotland, represented throughout by Professor Peter Watson, Solicitor Advocate and Senior Partner at PBW Law. The case concerned the Commission's refusal to admit thirteen documents Cllr Higgins wished to rely on at a disciplinary hearing into an alleged breach of the Councillors' Code of Conduct. Lord Sandison ruled that seven of these documents had been unlawfully excluded, identifying signifi

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

Scottish legal practice PBW Law has announced the promotion of Michael McKitrick to Partner, recognising his outstanding contributions to the practice. At the time of his promotion, Michael, who is 30 years old, is one of the youngest solicitors in Scotland to achieve partnership status. Michael began his professional journey with PBW Law in 2019, working part-time while completing his diploma at the University of Strathclyde. Prior to this, he studied for his LLB at the Univ

Scottish legal firm PBW Law has promoted Michael McKitrick to senior solicitor, highlighting the significant contribution he has made to the firm since commencing his traineeship. Michael began his professional journey with PBW Law in 2019 when he worked part-time for the firm whilst completing his Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde. Prior to this, he studied at the University of Stirling, graduating with a First Class LLB (Hons) Degree in Law. He then

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 directory. For the second year in a row, the firm has received a ranking for its expertise in Police Law: Mainly Defendant, maintaining its position from last year. The firm’s senior partner, Peter Watson, also secured an individual lawyer ranking, moving up a band from last year. The rankings are in recognition of PBW Law’s work in represe

The University of Strathclyde has awarded Professor Peter Watson with an executive leadership award. Established in 2019 by Professor Sir Jim MacDonald, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the Strathclyde Executive Leadership Award (STELAR) acknowledges excellence in leadership across the university’s global alumni community. Peter Watson, who owns Scottish-based law firm PBW Law and is now a Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde, graduated in 1975, having studied Ec

Scottish-based firm PBW Law has appointed a new solicitor, Regan Wallace, to join its growing team. Regan holds a First Class LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Dundee and obtained his Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Strathclyde. Whilst at university he received various awards, including ‘The Law Society of Scotland Prize for Overall Merit’ and ‘The Family Law Association Prize for Family Law’. During his legal traineeship, Regan gained inv

Professor Peter Watson, Solicitor Advocate and owner of PBW Law, has been appointed as President of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS). Professor Watson takes on this role from previous President Tracy Alexander FKC, Director of Forensic Services for the City of London Police. BAFS is a charitable organisation that aims to encourage study, improve practice and advance knowledge in forensic science and forensic medicine for public benefit. It provides a forum to e

This year PBW Law has received a coveted ranking for Police Law in the prestigious Chambers UK 2024 directory, as well as an individual ranking for Professor Peter Watson. ​ The rankings within the directory, delivered by independent legal research company Chambers and Partners, are the definitive mark of excellence for law firms and solicitors across the UK. ​ PBW Law was awarded the two rankings in recognition of its work in representing police officers in fatal accident in

A window and glass manufacturer owned by Sandy and James Easdale has won a court battle against a Greenock-based window installer after it failed to fulfil a purchasing contract agreed between the companies. Inverclyde Windows Manufacturing Ltd entered into a legally binding agreement to exclusively purchase all its glass from Supaseal Glass Ltd, owned by the brothers, in December 2015. The contract, which ran for five years until 31 December 2020, was found by the Court of

Professor Peter Watson of PBW Law has been appointed to a panel studying the coronavirus threat for police in Scotland. ​ Professor Watson is the legal member of the panel tasked with giving specialist advice on the safeguards police require. ​ Professor Hugh Pennington, emeritus professor of bacteriology at Aberdeen University, and Professor George Crooks OBE, former director of primary care at NHS Grampian, are also members of the panel established by the Scottish Police Fe