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One of the most controversial parts of the Land Reform (Scotland) 2016 Act, concerning agricultural tenancies, is the introduction of provisions for relinquishing and assigning tenancies.

The Scottish Land Court has reaffirmed that the resumption powers under the Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993 remain available to enable community-led developments, even where only a small number of crofting interests are directly affected.

With the Scottish Parliamentary elections looming, Fergus Ewing has been sketching out changes that the SNP are considering to agricultural tenancy legislation if they remain in power after May.

Shepherd and Wedderburn is bolstering its top-ranked rural team with the addition of six lawyers including accredited agricultural law specialists Petra Grunenberg and Ellen Eunson.

As Scotland's short-term let licencing scheme comes into force, hosts must navigate a complex series of conditions and rules to continue operating their business.

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) has introduced a number of changes in regulation, with a particular focus on high-risk buildings.

In the recent case of MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd v Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick Ltd the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC") reinforced the principles relevant when deciding whether or not...

How many of you have read the book ‘Silent Messages'? How many of you have even heard of it or its author, Professor Albert Mehrabian? Probably not that many.

The UK's non-domiciled (non-dom) tax regime faces significant overhaul under Labour, with plans to curtail tax relief on offshore income and gains. Proposed changes aim to end tax-free status sooner for new residents and subject foreign assets to Inheritance Tax, potentially affecting existing offshore trusts.

The right to roam is a fundamental aspect of outdoor recreation, allowing individuals to freely explore and enjoy the natural environment. However, while both Scotland and England boast beautiful scenery...

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) upheld the adjudicator's decision in the case of Essential Living (Greenwich) Limited v. Conneely Facades Limited [2024] EWHC 2629 (TCC), rejecting allegations of bias and breaches of natural justice.

It has been said that "the world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data."

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...

Recent enforcement activity by various EU data protection and competition law agencies in digital markets has highlighted the potential overlap between the two different groups of agencies in tackling the abusive...

ESG data and ratings play a key role in investment decisions for pension funds. In this article, we consider what ESG data and ratings are and how they are used by pension funds...

On 12 July, following an extended cabinet meeting at Chequers, the UK Government published its white paper setting out its preferred view of what Britain's future relationship with the EU

On 24 February 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent, implementing much-anticipated reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996 ("1996 Act").

An agreement between the EU and U.S. on data transfers has ended three years of uncertainty. Joseph Fitzgibbon, Senior Associate in our Media and Technology team, breaks down the new framework...