Insights

The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026 represents the most significant statutory intervention in Scots contract law for many years. The legislation, which received Royal Assent on 14 April...

The sudden departure of well-known Radio DJ, Scott Mills, from the BBC has given rise to much speculation as to the exact trigger behind the decision, what was known earlier,...

Trustees are often chosen because they have strong values and sound judgment. In practice, however, those same qualities can create challenges where personal views conflict with trustees’ legal obligations. This...

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-22 March), which is an impressive worldwide initiative raising awareness of neurological differences to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about them. But awareness and understanding of neurodiversity...

Forestry plays a key role in the Scottish economy, contributing over £1 billion annually and supporting tens of thousands of jobs across rural communities. However, the Scottish Land Commission’s Rural...

We recently considered some of the potential reforms to the housing sector at Stage 2 of the Housing (Scotland) Bill here. The Bill since completed Stage 3 on 30 September...

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is on the horizon. Excitement among football fans globally continues to grow. With Scotland and England having automatically qualified, Wales and Northern Ireland face...

Farming families in Scotland face distinctive legal challenges when navigating family law issues such as divorce, financial separation, and childcare arrangements. Unlike many other professions, farming is not just an...

The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (or the “RCI” for short) was a hot topic last year, with the 1st of April deadline for submitting entries....

James Gillespie and another v Alan Wardrop [2025] CSOH 46 Two directors of St Mirren FC sued a former colleague for statements made online and in the press that accused...

When choice of jurisdiction is an option when advising a client, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the relevant locations is important. Scotland can not only be an important factor...

When a company holding a Goods Vehicle Operator Licence faces an insolvency, several important consequences arise that can significantly impact the business’s operations and future. Understanding these consequences is crucial...

Join us on Tuesday 10 December 12-1pm for our our Scottish Referrals Network webinar, where our experts Kathleen Docherty and Nick Dobbs will unpack the key changes from the recent...

1 September 2024 marked 6 months from the launch of The King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) innovative Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS), and so we thought it would be...

The long-awaited Employment Rights Bill has officially been published, marking the beginning of what promises to be a transformative era in UK employment law. But what does this mean for...

We know how challenging it is to manage a busy charity in this modern world of work. With ever diminishing resources in the public sector our society is becoming more...

In this one-day management bootcamp, we covered the knowledge and skills needed to handle key issues within your team, including conduct, coaching and improving performance, managing absence, avoiding discrimination, and...

This event is part of a series and is suitable for HR professionals or those with responsibility for managing staff. Our experts, Dawn Dickson and Clare McDairmant, discussed the prospective...

As pandemic-era support recedes, charities are once again faced with a familiar challenge: balancing rising costs against unpredictable sources of income. This picture has been further complicated by soaring inflation...

If your baby is born unwell or prematurely, and has to spend the first few weeks or months of life in neonatal care, a recent poll has revealed there’s a...

With the numbers of Scottish pupils identified as having an additional support need rising, it is more important than ever for schools to be aware of their obligations in relation...

The increase of Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) – sometimes known as the “second home surcharge” – to 6% of the purchase price from 16 December 2022 was unwelcome news to...

Intellectual Property (IP) rights protect creations of the mind, safeguarding the key identifiers of a business and often becoming one of an organisation’s most valuable assets. A carefully crafted and...

In a world of fast fashion, how important is a brand’s culture and sustainable business practices? We spoke to Guy and Leeanne Hundleby, founders of the luxury leather goods brand...

Thank you for joining our legal experts Andrew Brown, Paul Brown and Douglas McLachlan to hear about the key employment, immigration and data protection concerns for universities. We covered: Positive...

Natural Capital is a phrase that we come across increasingly regularly in the media today. But what does it mean and how does it affect you and me? In many...

For many, making a will is something we mean to do but usually sits around the bottom of the to-do list. While many of us have a little more time...

Our recent webinar, in conjunction with the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA), explored the important role of hydrogen in delivering Scotland’s ambitious net zero targets. Our expert panel...

Although home is where the heart is, for many unmarried couples buying a house together, the conversation about where to buy, what they can afford and the colour to paint...