We often hear about equality when we discuss women's progress. Through equality women have access to all the same opportunities as men. However equality assumes...

A note from the regulation and markets team on the publication of draft Streamlined Routes documentation and guidance published by BEIS in conjunction with the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

The Inner House provides a sharp lesson in Benkert UK Ltd v Paint Dispensing Ltd and demonstrates that; where one party is found liable for causing damage, it does not necessarily follow...

Shepherd and Wedderburn is pleased to announce that corporate finance specialist Donald Smith has joined the firm as...

Forestry is now a billion pound industry and provides more than 30,000 jobs across Scotland. The industry is set to expand with the UK Government's commitment to accelerate tree planting by 30,000 hectares each...

We recently hosted our employment and immigration law update seminars in our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. Both sessions were a great opportunity to share recent case law insights and discuss...

Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced that Andy Hall will succeed Andrew Blain as Managing Partner from 1 May 2026.

Shepherd and Wedderburn is pleased to announce partner and director promotions effective from 1 May. Gavin Charlton in the employee share incentives team has been promoted to Partner...

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP has promoted two of its lawyers to Partner and seven to Legal Director with effect from 1 May.

We would like to thank our clients and professional contacts for their valuable and insightful feedback provided to Chambers for the High Net Worth Guide 2023.

The Employment Law specialist Sam Jones has joined the Scotland-headquartered UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn. He will be based in the firm's Aberdeen office.

Earlier this year, we examined the Court of Appeal's decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and discussed how this case highlighted the court's ability to compel parties...

We understand the unique challenges that esports organisations face and are supporting clients with all aspects of broadcasting, sponsorship, marketing and venues, as well as advising on high-profile...

Earlier this month, King Charles confirmed that the creation of an independent regulator for English football to "safeguard the future of football clubs for the benefit of communities and fans" will form...

To assist developers, the ICO separates its suggestions into those that game developers "should" follow and those that they "could" follow.

The Data Use and Access Act 2025 makes a number of changes to our data protection laws – some having a more significant impact than others.

Join legal experts from Shepherd and Wedderburn's construction and infrastructure team as we take a closer look at the challenges affecting the sector and how to mitigate these.

In this article Caroline McGregor, senior solicitor in our Planning team, uses the recent Amazon Prime Video series 'Clarkson's Farm' to explore "permitted development".

We have a large practice dealing with purchases and sales of rural properties, farms, estates, fishing interests and forestry portfolios.

Recent changes to Inheritance Tax mean rural businesses face significant tax liabilities without proper succession planning. Lifetime gifting and life insurance are becoming crucial tools, but timing is everything - balancing the risks of acting too early against the potential costs of waiting too long.