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The shortage in commercial goods drivers across the UK is now in plain sight; with empty shelves in the shops and closed petrol stations. How have we got into this mess and what can done about it – will there be a route out of the crisis any time soon?
Learn moreIt’s difficult to miss this week’s coverage of petrol stations running short of fuel supplies, and scenes in the media of queues and fist fights on the forecourts. As if that was not enough, it’s been suggested that insufficient stocks of certain foods in the run up to December, particularly turkeys, could lead to ‘Christmas’ being cancelled (Alan Rickman’s Sheriff of Nottingham has much to answer for).
Learn moreWe hosted our online event covering COP26 and Natural Capital opportunities for rural landowners on 12th October. In the run up to COP26, the interaction between business and nature is more important than ever. Recognising the inherent value in the natural resources around us can help us to benefit our economy, the environment and our wider society.
Learn moreWe hosted our online charities conference on 7 October looking at how Scotland's charities can best respond to the changing landscape and how a commercial mind-set and sound governance can support a positive future.
Learn moreThere is one area of the Scottish economy that is quietly booming. Amidst talk of the succession crisis with the ‘silver tsunami’ of business owners who reach retirement age and want to exit their business, an increasing number have found a solution that fits their aspirations perfectly. Many business owners are now considering a sale to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Learn moreIn our CPD seminar series hosted for solicitors in our Scottish Referral Network we share insight into a different specialist practice area each quarter. At our event on 5 October, our specialists discussed the main issues to be aware of when you're working on complex restructuring and insolvency matters.
Learn moreFood delivery has been reshaping the restaurant industry since the late 2000s. As more people order food online correspondingly there has been a huge increase in delivery apps. Depending on where you are reading this, you might already have had a takeaway delivered from what is known as a dark kitchen, sometimes called a ghost or virtual kitchen.
Learn moreThe first in our bi-annual Independent Schools Conference series took place on 28 September. We focused on the key issues facing Principals, Heads, Bursars, Senior Managers and Governors in the independent schools sector.
Learn moreCountry sports tourism in Scotland, including stalking, shooting and fishing, was estimated to be worth over £155 million to the Scottish economy in pre-pandemic data in 2019, supporting thousands of jobs. The economic benefit that this industry provides to rural economies in Scotland cannot be overestimated, especially during the harsh realities of recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Learn moreOur Club HR webinar on 22 September looked at considerations for a return to the office and hybrid working.
Learn moreAt our legal update with the Federation of Scottish Theatre on 30 September 2021, our legal experts Paul Brown, Douglas McLachlan and Scott Fyfe discussed key immigration, data sharing and contracting need to knows for performing arts organisations and freelance practitioners.
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