The Society for Computers and Law (SCL) has launched a new adjudication procedure for the resolution of technology disputes on Tuesday 15 October 2019.

Communities often have a keen interest in what goes on in their neighbourhood, particularly when that involves development, or a change of use of local facilities.

Many properties are subject to restrictive title conditions that affect what the owner can do with their land. Other landowners (usually neighbours) may have the right to enforce compliance with these restrictions...

As winter is coming to a close, before we greet a new spring, we look back at what has been a challenging year for the rural sector.

A recent Supreme Court judgement clarified the right of insolvent companies to start adjudications.

For the success of any project, timing is everything. Unfortunately, we live in challenging economic times, where supply issues, high prices, and market uncertainties make it difficult to decide...

In The Trustees of the Eighth Earl Cadogan's 1961 Settlement Trust v. Neil Butler and Linsey Butler [2024] CSIH 22, the Inner House of the Court of Session upheld the Land Court's decision allowing Neil and Linsey Butler to erect a general-purpose agricultural building despite the landlord's objections. The Land Court ruled that the improvement was reasonable for efficient management of the farm, focusing on agricultural necessity rather than the tenant's dairying use. The appeal by the landlo

Land reform and community engagement have been key policies for the Scottish Parliament since its inception, with significant early reform being introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

In 2024 we published a set of articles on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2024 as introduced, highlighting the Scottish Government's proposals...

An agricultural lease provides a tenant with various rights, including security of occupation for the agreed length of the lease.

The Planning (Scotland) Bill is due to be debated in the Scottish Parliament in the next couple of months. It has taken a long time to get here.

The Technology and Construction Court in RBH Building Contractors Ltd v James [2025] has provided clarity regarding the validity of pay less notices, the residential occupier exception in the Construction Act...

Shepherd and Wedderburn has advised Summerhall Arts on a lease deal to secure the beloved bustling arts and community hub, and cornerstone Edinburgh Fringe venue

The case also contained interesting commentary as to the ‘intent' behind the issuing of a payment notice, and how this may affect the validity of the notice.

Scotland's premier technology investor showcase, Engage Invest Exploit (EIE) takes place this week.

The forestry industry is a key player in our economic recovery and in mapping a route to a greener and more sustainable future.

The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill, introducing a "tourist tax," has been passed and will take effect by Spring 2026 at the earliest. Local authorities can decide on implementation, with mixed responses from the hospitality industry and differing support levels across regions.

Being appointed as a Trustee comes with a lot of responsibility. You have to consider the wishes of the settlor, the needs of the beneficiaries and the market...

Scotland has been at the forefront of innovation in financial services for more than 200 years, from the creation of the first investment trust, the invention of life insurance and through...

What rights do tenant farmers have when it comes to damages caused by deer? There are thought to be over a million deer in Scotland and the pressure that this huge population causes to farming cannot be underestimated.