The "Shareholder Rule", a principle of the law of England and Wales which has been applied for nearly 140 years, appears to have finally been abolished, only months after it was effectively put on life- support.

Two recent cases of the Employment Appeal Tribunal provide further guidance for employers on the legal implications of dismissing illegal migrant workers.

So far, 2025 has been a transformative year in the building safety regime in both England and Scotland and there are no signs of it slowing down as we enter the final quarter of the year.

On 19 November 2010, First Minister Alex Salmond launched a new Commission on the future of public services in Scotland.

The UK Budget announced by Rachel Reeves yesterday brought in several changes for UK businesses. Here, we offer an overview of what businesses need to know.

The Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the "2019 Hague Convention") was ratified...

The Scotland Bill was published by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore MP on St Andrew’s Day, with the general intent of taking forward the recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution, led by Kenneth Calman ("the Calman Commission").

For many individuals and couples, the journey to parenthood is not always straightforward.

Lobbying is an important function that enables industry to engage in the development of government policy by sharing direct experience and expertise with decision-makers.

In this first blog, we will cover all things formation – marriage, civil partnerships, location, visas, pre-nup, and the acquisition of assets.

For many individuals and couples, the journey to parenthood is not always as straightforward as they may hope.

In our blog series around the statement of changes to the immigration rules that took effect on 22 July 2025, we provided an overview of the changes and then took a deeper look...

The Bill is expected to promote innovation and boost confidence in Scotland's FinTech ecosystem, and will provide clarity to individuals' estate planning. A Call for Views is currently open until 12 November 2025.

Mergers are becoming increasingly prevalent in the voluntary sector, reflecting current trends in public sector procurement and the economy as a whole.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) makes significant changes to UK law and is aimed at tackling economic crime and making UK-registered entities more transparent.

Drax Group (Drax) announced on Thursday that it was subject to an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as confirmed by the FCA later that day.

Last week, the UK Government issued its eagerly anticipated summer update with regards to the Reform of the Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA), confirming that it will be retaining a single national wholesale price for energy.

Up until 6 April 2011, employers could require staff to retire at age 65. However, the DRA of 65 was removed from legislation from 6 April 2011, meaning that employers now need to objectively justify having a compulsory retirement age.

Are first impressions everything? According to a recent decision from the Sheriff Appeal Court, a first impression is a lasting impression...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the delivery of professional services presents exciting opportunities to drive efficiencies and operate more commercially for clients.