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Scottish Brexit reaction: Firm leaders urge calm in an even more uncertain environment

With First Minister Nicola Sturgeon calling for a second Scottish referendum on UK independence amid Scottish voters overwhelmingly backing a vote to remain in the EU by 62% to 38%, law firm leaders in Scotland have urged for composure in a region which is likely to see a longer period of uncertainty than the rest of the country.

Speaking to Legal Business, Martin Darroch, chief executive of Harper Macleod, said it was important there was an element of calm, due to the uncertain shape of Britain’s future relationship with the EU.

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