BBC Scotland has commissioned a second series of The Firm, following one of the country’s most prominent law firms.
The 3 x 45 minute series, which is produced by STV Studios, will see cameras return to Aamer Anwar & Co, as they take on some of the biggest social issues facing Scotland and the UK today.
It starts as the company undergoes a period of transition, shifting its focus entirely to representing victims whose cases speak directly to major societal issues.
“The legal system across the UK is in a state of crisis, whilst globally, human rights are under attack,” said Aamer Anwar.
“In these times of fear, hatred and violence, it is often very difficult to fight for the right of the demonised, downtrodden and marginalised. Our team of lawyers is on the frontline defending those rights, and this series will shine a light on the blood, sweat and tears that goes into the legal battles we fight.”
Each episode will focus on a different case and issue and uncover what it looks like to “challenge the law and change the game.”
“We are thrilled to return to The Firm for a second series, following Aamer Anwar and colleagues,” added David Harron, Commissioning Executive, BBC Scotland.
“Aamer is one of Scotland’s most high-profile figures and this promises to further provide the audience with an engrossing look behind the scenes of both the compelling legal business in Scotland and the cut and thrust of the world in which they operate.”
The Executive Producers are Craig Hunter, Creative Director of STV Studios Factual, and Rosy Marshall-McCrae. The series is directed by Iain MacAulay and produced by Noor Abdel-Razik.
“The first series of The Firm offered unprecedented access into one of the most high-profile criminal defence law firms in the UK, and it was a privilege to follow the personal motivations and professional challenges of Aamer Anwar and his team. In this refocused second series, we explore the systematic injustices facing Scotland today, through the people fighting for justice and the victims at the heart of the cases,” said Hunter.
“The Firm series two promises to be a fascinating insight into how Scotland works – with real people, real high stakes, and no doubt sparking real debate. It’s true crime storytelling that impacts every single one of us.”
