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| Trusts, Wills
Real-life drama not so much fun
Trying to detect and deal with a ‘traitor’ in a will and e...
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| Construction
What the Supreme Court ruling has reminded contractors about terminating standard contracts
The Supreme Court just reminded contractors everywhere to check their contracts before ripping them up, says Liam McKay. We’re all familiar ...
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| Employment
Employment Act 2025 – what this means for employers in 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“the ERA 2025”) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, fundamentally altering the employment law landscape....
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| Energy
Shaping the future: Scotland’s green data strategy
Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its digital and energy transition. As global demand for data processing accelerates – fuelled by cloud...
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| Energy
Repowering Britain: How grid reform may impact renewable projects: what landowners need to know
The repowering and rewiring of the United Kingdom is now underway. This initiative is driven by the transition to clean energy and the need to acco...
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| Energy
Target practice – target cost contracts in renewable energy projects
As renewable energy projects grow in scale and technical complexity, traditional construction contracting models are increasingly being questioned....
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| Employment
What businesses need to know in the wake of Rockstar North’s dismissal reports
On 31 October, reports emerged that Rockstar North, the well-known games developer, had dismissed more than 30 staff in the UK – sparking hea...
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| Employment
What could the Employment Rights Bill mean for industries that rely upon seasonal workers?
The festive period is well and truly underway; city centres are packed with shoppers and revellers enjoying Christmas get-togethers. This influx of...
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| Corporate Law
Failure to prevent fraud: Implications for the property sector
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has introduced a landmark corporate offence: Failure to Prevent Fraud. This provision, now i...
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| Tax
The UK Budget 2025 and property taxes – key takeaways
The UK Budget 2025 was preceded by intense speculation about property tax reform. Headlines warned of sweeping changes including: A po...
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| Private Client
Lifetime Gifting and New Year’s Resolutions: A strategic approach to Inheritance Tax
As we approach the end of another year, I find myself, like many of my clients, reflecting on what really matters. For many, it’s family, financial...
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| Tax
Inheritance Tax – what changed, what didn’t and how to plan ahead
After the unexpected and fundamental changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) in last October’s Budget this year’s relative silence on the subject was a we...
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