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Welcome to our Q&A series, where we bring together entrepreneurs and leaders in the business community. Each interviewee brings their unique perspective and hands-on experience...

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

The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill - recently passed by the Scottish Parliament - will have a significant positive impact on fund finance transactions in Scotland.

Scotland's Land Reform Act grants public access rights for wild camping, but irresponsible behavior threatens the countryside through wildfires and environmental damage. This analysis examines the legal boundaries between responsible access and trespass, exploring what remedies landowners can pursue when wild campers fail to meet their obligations under Scottish law.

Scotland has introduced a new tax band. More than ever it's important to understand who is a Scottish taxpayer and what income this tax will apply to.

The dispute between Caster Semenya and World Athletics (formerly the IAAF) has received significant media attention over the last few years. Ross Simpson, Solicitor in our commercial disputes team...

The UK's subsidy control regime faces its latest legal test as the Competition Appeal Tribunal examines whether a £70 million grant to National Lottery operators constitutes unlawful state aid. This case provides crucial insights into how courts interpret the 'economic advantage' test and what constitutes commercial market behavior under the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

We have five universities ranked in the world top 200 – more per head of population than any other country – and we have successfully exported teaching and qualifications abroad.

Breaches of contract occur when there is some form of non-performance of a contractual obligation. Before responding to a breach of a contract, an aggrieved party must determine...

In this article, Isabella Linton, Trainee Solicitor in our commercial disputes team, discusses the judicial review of the petition made by Abdul Majid & Sons Limited, who had challenged...

Are you considering becoming a director of a joint venture? Do you know what duties directors are bound by in these positions?

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently published a consultation on implementing a ban on the appointment of corporate directors.

On 31st October 2018, The Business Contract Terms (Assignment of Receivables) Regulations 2018 ("the Regulations") were approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

The article outlines best practices for pension trustees dealing with overpayments, emphasizing prompt identification, member-focused recoupment agreements, dispute resolution via internal procedures and legal channels, and recent court requirements for recoupment enforcement.

The agricultural sector faces the highest rate of non-fatal injuries among all measured industries, with 28 work-related fatalities recorded in 2024/25. This analysis examines the primary causes of farm accidents—from livestock attacks to machinery incidents—and outlines the legal duties placed on landowners and employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, while providing practical risk mitigation strategies to prevent workplace injuries and protect both workers and the public.

On 8 February 2018, the Supreme Court gave its judgment in an appeal by Her Majesty's Inspector of Health and Safety against Chevron North Sea Limited.

A crucial factor in the energy transition drive to meet net-zero targets is ensuring the right infrastructure is in place to support major renewable projects.

In this article Louisa Knox, Partner in our Pensions team and ESG and risk management specialist, features in The Herald Scotland to discuss how the three pillars of ESG can be effectively evaluated and implemented...