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Young companies have the potential to completely transform the Scottish economy and its business landscape.

A new focus on medical technology and research has put charities at the forefront of global scientific innovation. The creation of unique ecosystems consisting of partnerships that combine...

The UK's defence sector is undergoing a fundamental shift as private capital becomes essential to meeting ambitious security goals. With government spending alone insufficient to drive the innovation...

Invest Europe has introduced new model Limited Partnership Agreement language that fundamentally shifts how private capital approaches defence investments in Europe. The proposal establishes that defence and dual-use activities should be permitted unless prohibited under international law, rather than restricted by default. This change reflects evolving geopolitical realities and NATO's commitment to invest 5% of GDP in defence by 2035, creating significant opportunities for private equity, venture capital,

It is February 2026 and two people are sitting at the departure gate at Heathrow waiting for their (inevitably) delayed flight to the Bahamas. They start a conversation about why they are heading to this Caribbean island.

Significant changes were introduced to the UK's tax rules for non-domiciled individuals from 6 April 2025. The remittance basis for non-UK domiciled individuals has been replaced with a residency-based system.

At its simplest, different classes of shares exist to give companies flexibility in how ownership, control and economic benefit are distributed.

Against a backdrop of rising inflation and market volatility, confidence in the cryptoasset market has wavered in recent months. Nonetheless, venture capital firms (VCs) are still considering...

Last summer the European Venture Capital Association ("EVCA") presented a preliminary version of its Handbook for Professional Standards (the "Handbook") which, for the first time, combined EVCA’s Code of Conduct, Governing Principles and Corporate Governance Guidelines.

In a previous alert, ‘UK Regulatory Capital Reforms: A Boost for Start-Up Founders and Venture Capital Investors?', we discussed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation on simplifying...

Western intelligence reports suggest Russia has been developing strategies to target critical undersea infrastructure off Norway's coast, intensifying NATO concerns about the security of telecommunications...

There has, for a number of years, been a feeling within the European venture capital community that the regulatory environment within the European Union ("EU") is not optimally configured to foster specialised equity investment focused on innovative start-up companies.

Private equity firms are still sitting on sizeable reserves of dry powder. They are also continuing to raise new funds for new deals – from distressed debt to plain vanilla buyouts.

SOLVE Chemistry, advised by Justin Starling and Fern Tawera, recently completed a spin-out and pre-seed fundraising. Founder Linden Schrecker discussed their AI-driven chemical process efficiency solutions and offered insights on commercialization and fundraising challenges.

Deciding whether to terminate a contract, whether at common law for an alleged repudiatory breach or under a specific term in the agreement, is rarely easy.

Setting up and running your own business is an amazing achievement. It requires vision, creativity, motivation and stamina.

We are excited to see the results of the government's expected announcement of the Patient Capital Review after much anticipation.

Intellectual property due diligence is far more than a compliance exercise—it's a strategic tool that can accelerate innovation, attract investors, and reveal hidden opportunities within your IP portfolio.