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Taking the first step on the housing ladder has become a daunting prospect for the younger generation.

For those with concerns around how they might provide for vulnerable loved ones in future, trusts can provide a valuable planning opportunity – but should also be approached with caution.

Green burials are an increasingly popular option in Scotland as more individuals seek environmentally friendly alternatives for end-of-life arrangements.

At the moment, most investors with a dispute against a state party can bring those disputes before arbitral tribunals comprised (usually) ...

During the summer of 2020, our regulatory risk and compliance team were joined by guest speakers each week to explore regulatory trends and the impact that the global coronavirus crisis will have on

In Aiteo Eastern E&P Co Ltd v Shell Western Supply and Trading Ltd, the English Commercial Court found that an arbitrator's undisclosed professional connections with the representing firm created apparent bias. Despite DEG's disclosures of past engagements, the Court ruled that a fair-minded observer would perceive a risk of bias due to DEG's numerous appointments by Freshfields and failures to disclose them promptly. While bias was found to have affected one of four partial awards, other awards

The first six months of 2019 have provided several interesting headlines as director disqualification starts to wield greater influence in the world of competition law.

Two recent European Commission decisions – Nike and Guess are of great significance on the issue of cross-border sales restrictions in the form of geo-blocking – technology that restricts web content based on geographical location.

Guidance from The Pensions Regulator highlights the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion practices and offers recommendations for implementation.

The Supreme Court has upheld Unison's appeal and found that the Employment Tribunal fee regime is unlawful.

Construction is dangerous business. Whilst the number of deaths has decreased in recent years, in 2017-2018 there were 38 construction worker fatalities across the UK ...

In this article, Mairead MacDonald and Hamish Lean provide an overview of the rising investment in natural capital in the rural market and the opportunities this provides for rural landowners and investors.

In the current financial climate, development projects are commencing under increasingly tight budgets, with contractors typically accepting less risk under much more restrictive scopes.

Since the EU referendum, our Immigration Team has been advising EU nationals and their families impacted by the UK's decision to leave the EU.

Euan Small summarises the Opinion of First Advocate General Szpunar in relation to whether an order to pay damages the amount of which is manifestly...

A legal perspective of green burials. Providing insight into potential disputes regarding environmental and property issues.

With the Scottish Government's ambition to be "Net Zero" by 2024, it has launched a sequence of land reform and policy changes targeting the rural community.

A properly functioning secondary ticket market benefits fans by providing access to tickets for the events they want to see, and in turn helps purchasers sell on tickets they can no longer use.