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
Employment law
Coronavirus: employees permitted to carry over unused leave in changes to Working Time Regulations
Employment law
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furloughed workers - what you need to know
Commercial dispute resolution
Court Practice during the Coronavirus lockdown and what it means for you
What do employers and employees do about holidays during the outbreak?
Commercial & Regulatory
Force majeure and frustration in a coronavirus world – dealing with commercial contracts
Employment law for employers
What responsibilities do employers have regarding employees and the Coronavirus?
Licensing law
Coronavirus: can licensed premises offer home delivery and takeaways?
Public sector
Coronavirus and general meetings – what do RSLs need to know?
Employment law
Coronavirus: am I eligible for sick pay?
Residential property & conveyancing
Harper Macleod briefs solicitors on operation of new First Home Fund
Employment law
ACAS publishes new advice in relation to Non-disclosure Agreements
Why 'without prejudice' wording does not create a magical force field of legal protection around documents
Personal injury claims
Botched Beauty Treatments - What to do if it happens to you
Residential property & conveyancing
Buying a house with a friend in Scotland
Road traffic accidents
What happens when a driver at fault doesn't have insurance?
Family law
Step-parent adoption in Scotland: what you need to know
Family law
Child Maintenance after a separation
Sport injury claims
Sports injuries: a risky business.
Proposed reform to Inheritance Tax would allow siblings to benefit from tax advantage
Wills, trusts & estates
What are the differences between Scottish & English Laws of Succession?
Divorce & separation
"Megxit", Marriage Story and the business of divorce
Construction & engineering
Best Endeavours and Reasonable Endeavours: how far do you have to go to meet a contractual obligation?
Making a Will
Survivorship Destinations – what are they and how do they impact my Will?
Employment contracts