Insight Hub

• 15 September 2025
• | Jack Rennie

Data Protection and Intellectual Property disputes in Scotland: Opportunities arising from procedural differences

As the major data protection and intellectual property statutes apply to the whole of the UK, procedural distinctions between Scottish and English courts and differences in enforcement are perhaps the most important factors to be aware of for businesses with cross-border operations.

• 15 September 2025
• | Sophie Greig

Financial separation on divorce: Scotland vs England

While Scotland and England are both part of the UK, their legal approaches to financial separation on divorce differ significantly.

• 15 September 2025
• | Eilidh MacEwan

Insolvency update – onerous property and disclaiming in Scotland

The Insolvency Act 1986 applies UK-wide so surely there isn’t much difference between an English corporate insolvency and a Scottish corporate insolvency?

Rural Webinar: Legal Updates for Rural Scotland

Join us on Wednesday the 29th of October for a focused online session hosted by our colleagues in our Rural and Private Client Teams.

• 9 September 2025
• | Danielle Stevenson

Is the family farm at risk when you or one of your business partners walks down aisle?

Whilst the bride and groom may be focussed on floral arrangements, guest lists and trying to avoid the notorious blackening, other family members might be considering the impact of the impending nuptials on the family farming business.

• 8 September 2025
• | Sarah Thompson Robertson

Getting the most out of your Occupational Health referral: A practical guide for HR professionals

Occupational health (OH) referrals are crucial in effective people management. Whether you're supporting an employee through a period of ill health, managing long-term absence, or navigating complex workplace adjustments, a well-structured OH referral can provide the clarity and confidence needed to make informed, fair, and legally sound decisions.

• 5 September 2025
• | Nick Dobbs

Why getting the right advice on LBTT and ADS matters more than ever

Today saw Angela Raynor resign as Deputy Prime Minister following recent controversy surrounding alleged underpayment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), reigniting public and professional scrutiny of property tax compliance.

• 1 September 2025
• | Robin Turnbull

Employment Rights Bill – what’s changed?

The Employment Rights Bill continues to evolve, with the Government introducing a series of amendments that reshape key aspects of the legislation.

• 29 August 2025
• | Emma Read

Act now to get ahead of potential Inheritance Tax changes

With a projected £50 billion shortfall in public finances and a pledge not to raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT, speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may turn again to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reform in her autumn budget statement.

• 28 August 2025
• | Jennifer Preston

Housing (Scotland) Bill: What rural landlords need to know at stage 2

The Housing (Scotland) Bill sets out a range of reforms intended to enhance rights for tenants and introduce new duties to prevent homelessness.

• 28 August 2025
• | Tim Macdonald

Tenants may be due tax refund for Scottish lease extensions

A recent decision by Scotland’s tax tribunal has overturned long-standing Revenue Scotland and HMRC guidance, opening the door for commercial property tenants to claim back tax they were wrongly told was due on lease extensions.

• 28 August 2025
• | Ellen Eunson

Crofting law reform – The Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill 2025

The Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill (“the Bill”) was introduced by the Scottish Government on 2 June 2025.