When land has been occupied for agricultural purposes and there is no written agreement regulating the terms of the occupation, the question of whether or not an unwritten agricultural lease ...

Careful drafting is key when it comes to financial caps on liability provisions. These are often included in construction contracts (consultant appointments, building contracts and collateral warranties) ...

The Groceries Code has been back in the news recently, with the Groceries Code Adjudicator launching only it's second ever investigation of a retailer.

On 1 December 2017, the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 ("the 2016 Act) will come into force and introduce Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs).

From 30 November 2017, MLDTS will replace Limited Duration Tenancies (LDTs) and it will no longer be possible to create new LDTs.

The Register of Letting Agents opened to applications on 31 January 2018, and those who carry out letting agency work in Scotland (whether or not the person carrying out the work is actually based in Scotland) ...

The Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill has received its first reading in the House of Commons and will proceed to a second reading on 27 April 2018. As it is a private members' Bill...

The festive season may herald a less than welcome surprise for some tenants this year as the fifth anniversary of the introduction of SDLT on 1 December 2008 brings with it the spectre of additional SDLT charges.

The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 20 March 2018, but with significant last-minute amendments.

The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Gillian Martin MSP, has written to the Rural Affairs Committee, providing an update on the phased implementation of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (“the Act") and setting out indicative timescales for the next stages of the process.

I left school aged 18 and joined Brodies in June 2016, on a business and admin apprenticeship through You Train, one of Brodies' training partners.

Suit pressed, shirt ironed, shoes shined, hair cut and beard gone; Company/Corporate Law notes revised; lunchbox stocked and new schoolbag packed.

A successful charity depends on more than a powerful mission and consistent funding. Effective governance is equally as important in helping organisations navigate challenges and deliver lasting impact. The importance of effective governance is especially evident in the current climate. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) reported in July that 97% of organisations report facing challenges over the last six months. While every charity is different, the most successful charities increasingly resemble well-run businesses – and there are a number of governance principles that can help.

Yesterday, the Scottish passed the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill.

On 25 October 2017, the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) published its insolvency statistics for the latest quarter, July to September 2017.

The possibility of minor beneficiaries (those under the age of 16) in Scotland receiving an entitlement from an estate brings with it a number of considerations.

There has never been a more opportune time to discuss the future agricultural strategy for Scotland.

Back-to-back drafting is a familiar feature of construction contracting where the contractor accepts an obligation under the main contract and seeks to pass it down to the subcontractor responsible for that part of the works.

Explore recent developments in Scottish land reform, community ownership rights, timber transport funding, and key legal cases affecting landowners. These insights examine practical implications...

Extending the life of windfarms is increasingly being seen as an alternative to – or a means of postponing – repowering.