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
Family law
Can a child be adopted without the consent of both parents in Scotland?
The meaning of Practical Completion – some definition by the courts
Construction & engineering
What happens when building projects go wrong?
The Voice and Views of a Child in Court Proceedings
Family law
Business and divorce – the (perhaps) unintended family law implications of corporate transactions
Child law services
Should mandatory DNA testing be introduced in paternity disputes in Scotland
Project Bank Accounts in construction contracts: to implement or not?
Public sector
Key commercial considerations when dealing with a distressed company in a public sector contract
Divorce & separation
Can you divorce when one partner suffers from mental illness or incapacity?
Wills, trusts & estates
Can a murderer act as their victim's Executor? Consultation on law of Succession in Scotland
How to decide if vulnerable adults have capacity to use social media and the internet
Employment law
Confidentiality in employment contracts: government looks at reform of law on non-disclosure agreements
Scotland's Registered Social Landlords must get ready for Freedom of Information requests
Separation or Divorce Mortgage Payments - All You Need to Know
Family law
Anonymity in family law court cases in Scotland
Why good Corporate Governance is essential for all businesses
Franchising
Franchising has hit record levels in the UK according to latest report from BFA
Employment law for employers
Employment Law 2019 – new rights for employees in the workplace will be rolled out
Personal taxation
Cryptocurrencies – new guidance issued by HMRC on tax treatment of Bitcoin etc
Revised Trusts (Scotland) Bill is published
The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 – What you need to know
Alternative finance