Scottish Business Briefing - Friday 4 January WELCOME to scotsman.com's Scottish Business Briefing. Every morning we bring you a comprehensive round-up of all news affecting business in Scotland today. Pressure on law firms to force more mergers THE heads of some of Scotland's largest law firms believe further mergers are in the pipeline but they are hopeful improving economic conditions may ease some of the pressures in the sector. (Herald Read all today's management news from scotsman.com Scotsman Read all today's economics news from scotsman.com (Scotsman Read all today's retail news from scotsman.com Allied Vehicles eyes growth with £7m funding ALLIED Vehicles has signalled its ambition to roll out a chain of mobility solutions outlets after securing a £7 million finance package from Bank of Scotland to support continuing growth. Herald Hard times ahead for wood firm Scottish timber processor BSW Timber has warned of challenging conditions ahead following a 68% drop in pre-tax profits. Read all today's transport and industry news from scotsman.com Gadget recycling specialist Redeem Holdings is targeting further expansion into European markets after sales on the Continent almost tripled last year. Read all today's media. tech and leisure news from scotsman.com