Legal insights & industry updates
The law never stands still, and the way it applies to you and your organisation is constantly evolving. Our people are on top of these developments and can keep you up to date with some of the most interesting aspects of these changes.
Insights
Public sector
Criminal record checks are changing with new Disclosure (Scotland) Bill
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18 May 2020
Entrepreneurs, growth & investment
Hello from the other side! Our Entrepreneurial specialists share their experience of lockdown
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11 May 2020
Wills, trusts & estates
Coronavirus: can Confirmation in an estate still be obtained during lockdown?
11 May 2020
Wills, trusts & estates
Can I make a Will or Power of Attorney if I am physically unable to sign?
01 May 2020
Reform of Secured Transactions in Scotland: Implications for Renewable Energy Projects
30 Apr 2020
Range of success fee agreements open up to Scottish solicitors as damages-based arrangements begin
27 Apr 2020
Estate planning
Are brothers and sisters entitled to a share of their sibling's estate?
23 Apr 2020
Family law
Coronavirus: is an online marriage legal in Scotland?
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22 Apr 2020
Construction & engineering
Coronavirus: update on the status of Scottish Government guidance for the Scottish Construction Sector
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22 Apr 2020
Personal injury claims
Cycling update: Legal requirement for children under 16 to wear a helmet
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17 Apr 2020
Dispute resolution
Coronavirus Ramblings: What is "responsible access" during lockdown?
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17 Apr 2020
Neighbour disputes
Intolerable Isolation: Dealing with Neighbour Disputes during Covid-19
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14 Apr 2020
Construction & engineering
Covid-19 Construction Update: Impact on NEC Contracts
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14 Apr 2020
Construction & engineering
Covid-19 Construction Update: Impact on JCT/SBCC Contracts
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14 Apr 2020
Wills, trusts & estates
Inheritance Tax thresholds and Interest Rates updated – April 2020
08 Apr 2020
Wills, trusts & estates
Coronavirus: why making a Living Will can make sure your wishes are known to family and loved ones
07 Apr 2020
Commercial Real Estate
Coronavirus: protection from termination of commercial leases in Scotland
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06 Apr 2020
Commercial Real Estate
Coronavirus: extending the deadlines on suspensive conditions
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06 Apr 2020
Commercial Real Estate
Coronavirus: should commercial landlords grant holiday, suspension or deferral for rent?
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06 Apr 2020
Housing
How can social landlords sign up new tenants during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and should they?
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03 Apr 2020
Is an employer liable for a data breach by an employee?
02 Apr 2020
Making a Will
How can I register a death during the Coronavirus pandemic?
01 Apr 2020
Partnership law
Coronavirus: death and illness in a Scottish partnership
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31 Mar 2020
Wills, trusts & estates
Making a Will in Scotland during the Coronavirus outbreak – an update
31 Mar 2020