Shepherd and Wedderburn reported a 7% revenue increase to £71.4 million and a 12% profit rise to £30.2 million for the year ending April 2024. The firm highlighted growth in clean energy, real estate, and private wealth sectors, alongside strategic hires and notable deals.

This article looks at Jon William Davie v Powerteam Electrical Services (UK) Limited and Vinci Energies UK Holding Limited in which the Court of Session dismissed a personal injury case at debate. This is an unusual outcome and highlights the duties of occupiers towards those using their premises.

The Technology and Construction Court recently allowed a contractor to resist enforcement of an adjudicator's decision by using the Civil Procedure Rules, marking a rare exception to the usual 'pay now, argue later' approach. This case examines when courts will intervene to prevent enforcement of adjudication decisions based on clear errors of law in contractual interpretation.

At the moment the political and legal commentators in the UK are fixated on Brexit.

This case centres around the question of whether or not the court should grant leave for an appeal against an arbitrator's award based on "legal error".

This case centres around the question of whether or not the court should grant leave for an appeal against an arbitrator's award based on "legal error".

The High Court's decision in Illiquidx Limited v Altana Wealth Limited examines when information retains confidentiality despite public availability of its components.

There has been a further development in Babcock Marine (Clyde) Limited ("Babcock") v HS Barrier Coatings Limited ("HSB") which we previously commented on in July.

With more people than ever participating in open water, or wild, swimming, careful thought has to be given as to any duties owed by owners or occupiers towards...

As Brexit uncertainty persists, the future of UK telecoms regulation (as with much else!) remains in limbo.

Throughout Pride month, our S & W Pride members will release a series of articles on LGBTQ+ Icons. These individuals have created a lasting impact and influence on society and possess unique combinations...

Like all good business stories, ours began in the Caribbean – almost exactly ten years ago. I was a Lead Chemical Engineer working for an oil and gas company.

Influencer marketing is a crucial sector of the UK advertising industry, but the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport ("DCMS") Committee has commented that "if you dig below the shiny surface...

The UK government plans to introduce a comprehensive ban on social media access for children under 16, expanding beyond Australia's approach to include restrictions on harmful functions like livestreaming and stranger communication. Building on the Online Safety Act 2023, the ban will require highly effective age assurance measures and place enforcement responsibility with Ofcom, though early research from Australia suggests implementation challenges ahead.

On 10 May 2022 the UK Government announced, through the Queen's Speech, that the United Kingdom's data protection regime is to be reformed.

It is often said that possession is nine-tenths of the law - but is it? In this article, we will look at when it may be possible to acquire title to land through possession and dispel the myth that...

Clients have asked me on a number of occasions recently to give advice where they have not qualified for receipt of Basic Payment Entitlements (BPE).

This case created a bit of a stir in December 2018 when the Outer House of the Court of Session held that BOBNL would be able to pursue SMGL under a collateral warranty granted in 2013...

Not-for-profit Reforesting Scotland's "Thousand Huts" campaign has spearheaded the regrowth of the hutting community, previously almost entirely eradicated by increasingly strict building regulations.

The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament in May 2017. Amendments to the Bill have been considered by the lead committee ...