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Sponsored by Ayrshire-based solicitors Frazer Coogans Commercial.Murdoch MacDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08403823553579495848noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141243.post-1141052778336983022006-02-27T07:02:00.000-08:002006-02-27T07:06:30.610-08:00<strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Latest staff appointment at</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Frazer Coogans Solicitors of Ayr<br /></span></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">LEADING Ayrshire solicitors Frazer Coogans are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter McNamara (29) to join their legal team.</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><strong>Peter’s remit will include commercial property, wills and estate planning.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Born in Glasgow, Peter is a former pupil of Cumbernauld High School and studied law at the University of Strathclyde.</strong><br /><br /><strong>He worked as a tax adviser with chartered accountants Ernst & Young and Scott Moncrieff, before serving his legal traineeship with Dunblane solicitors McLean &amp; Stewart.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Peter lives in Kilmarnock with his wife Pauline.</strong><br /><br /><strong>He told</strong> <strong><em>Scottish Legal News</em>: "This is a very exciting opportunity, and I'm looking forward to playing my part in the continuing development of the Commercial Property team at Frazer Coogans."</strong><br /><strong><br />Commenting on Peter’s appointment, Frazer Coogans senior partner Norman G Geddes said: "We are delighted to have Peter join our busy Commercial Property team.<br /><br />"The department deals with all aspects of commercial and agricultural property and Peter's background as a tax adviser will be invaluable in providing advice to our many commercial clients."<br /><br />About Frazer Coogans Solicitors<br /><br />Ayrshire solicitors Frazer Coogans have expanded rapidly from small beginnings in the 1980s to offer a friendly and personal service to all clients from their modern premises in Ayr town centre.<br /><br />From their Ayr base, partners Norman Geddes, Austin Thomson, Lauren Fowler and assistants Stuart Paterson and Peter McNamara – all experienced solicitors - along with their professional and dedicated staff, provide a comprehensive suite of legal services to Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland and the UK, with particular expertise in accident claims, personal injury damages, property conveyancing, divorce and family law, wills, estates and executries.<br /><br />Frazer Coogans’ Ayr office operates a specialist Accident Claims & Personal Injury Damages Centre to assist clients in making claims for personal injury damages after road traffic, workplace, slip and trip accidents and also in criminal injuries compensation.<br /><br />This Ayrshire firm of solicitors has also established a significant presence in Scotland’s property conveyancing market, advising clients on all aspects of buying, selling and leasing premises both domestic and commercial, and handling property conveyancing for diverse clients across Scotland.<br /><br />Scottish divorce and family law is another area in which Frazer Coogans solicitors possess particular expertise, advising on the legal, financial and child related issues associated with divorce, providing negotiation for amicable settlement and undertaking litigation where needed.<br /><br />Frazer Coogans solicitors also offer a professional, dedicated and sympathetic service for wills and estates in the UK, including the administration of estates and appointing executors.<br /><br />In 2003 Frazer Coogans successfully attained the "Investors in People" standard.<br /><br />The firm is fully computerised with Broadband connection. It occupies modern premises in the centre of Ayr with adjacent parking for clients and wheelchair-friendly access.<br /><br /></strong></span><a href="http://www.frazercoogans.co.uk/" target="_new"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>www.frazercoogans.co.uk</strong></span></a><br /><a href="http://www.accidentclaims.com/" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">www.accidentclaims.com</span></strong></a><br /><a href="http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/8629005cp.shtml" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">ClickPress</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></strong><a href="http://www.i-newswire.com/pr55612.html" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">I-Newswire</span></strong></a><br /><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/2/prweb340782.htm" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">PRWeb</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></strong><a href="http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/view_press_release.php?rID=10812&amp;tf7sid=fb93ec058d1e43c35ae493ba7140acc8" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">24/7</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></strong><a href="http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&amp;id=7286" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The Open Press</span></strong></a><br /><a href="http://www.pressbox.co.uk/detailed/Legal/Latest_staff_appointment_at_Frazer_Coogans_Solicitors_of_Ayr_52126.html" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">PressBox</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></strong><a href="http://www.ukprwire.com/Detailed/Business/Latest_staff_appoint..._624005uk.shtml" target="_new"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">UKPRWire</span></strong></a><br /></strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/20141243-114105277833698302?l=scottishlegalnews.blogspot.com'/></div>Murdoch MacDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08403823553579495848noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20141243.post-1135371591035735772005-12-23T12:57:00.000-08:002005-12-26T15:25:24.743-08:00<strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Major reform of Scottish planning system</span></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>The new Planning (Scotland) Bill is 'the most fundamental and comprehensive reform of the planning system' since it was created in 1948.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />Communities Minister Malcolm Chisholm said the Bill was a once in a lifetime opportunity for reform that would be both more efficient and inclusive.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />He added that it was a key tool for supporting the economy and growing Scotland in a sustainable way, bringing communities into the planning process at the earliest stages.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />Mr Chisholm said: "Sustainable economic growth needs a modern planning system to speed up decisions, reflect local views and allow quicker decisions for businesses who want to invest in Scotland.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />"These reforms will encourage engagement and openness; not confrontation or imposition.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />"They will support investment in jobs, in essential infrastructure such as housing, schools and hospitals; and in the regeneration of our communities.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />"We will rebuild trust with communities, by listening and taking their views into account. People can engage early in the process and their voices will be heard while proposals are still on the drawing board.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />"This Bill makes sure that local people's views will be properly listened to before developments can take place.</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />"This is a whole new approach that will work in the interests of our communities and our environment, and ensure that we do not miss out on much needed investment."<br /><br />Local Authorities will be required to maintain up to date, relevant and accessible development plans, that have been drawn up with the full participation of local people and with a full assessment of their environmental impact.<br /><br />Decisions will be devolved to local authorities wherever possible and the accountability between Councils and their communities will be strengthened.<br /><br />Mr Chisholm said there had been extensive consultation since publication of the White Paper "Modernising the Planning System" in June. As a result, the Executive will introduce a range of additional proposals, including:</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br />* new obligations for the planning system to contribute to sustainable development</strong></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><strong>* a formal role for the Parliament in drawing up the National Planning Framework<br /><br />* new measures to ensure greater transparency in the handling of local authority interest cases<br /><br />* further measures to encourage public participation in planning, including on major applications<br /><br />* additional proposals on enforcement of planning control.<br /><br />Where these measures require legislation, provisions will be introduced during the course of the bill.<br /><br />Web link: </strong><a href="http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2005/12/20102725"><strong>Scottish Executive</strong></a><strong><br /><br />Scottish legal news is sponsored by:<br /><br />Frazer Coogans Commercial<br />Solicitors<br />46 Dalblair Road<br />AYR, Ayrshire<br />Scotland<br /><br />Telephone: 01292 280499<br />Fax: 01292 611645 / 272601<br /><br />Websites:<br /><br /></strong><a href="http://www.frazercoogans.co.uk"><strong>www.frazercoogans.co.uk</strong></a><strong><br /></strong><a href="http://www.accidentclaims.com"><strong>www.accidentclaims.com</strong></a><strong><br /><br />See also:</strong></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Scottish Legal News at Fame Publicity Services</strong></span></span></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.famepublicity.co.uk/productssimple12.html">CLICK HERE</a></strong></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong></p></strong></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /></strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></strong></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/20141243-113537159103573577?l=scottishlegalnews.blogspot.com'/></div>Murdoch MacDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08403823553579495848noreply@blogger.com0