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
Corporate and M&A
Harper Macleod advises the owners of Powerhouse Fitness on sale to German company
Successful claim in medical negligence case related to hysterectomy
Road traffic accidents
Cows in the road: what to do if you have an accident involving livestock
Employment law for employers
Unfair dismissal: where two employees are involved in an incident do you have to treat them the same?
Intellectual property & technology
Key provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015
Employment law for employers
What counts as whistleblowing by employees? Why the ‘public interest’ could be much wider than employers realise
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial leases: dealing with dilapidations
Personal injury claims
Paw Law: bringing a claim if you are injured by a dog
Making a Will
Aftermath of actor's death highlights importance of making plans for your children
Medical negligence claims
The death of Dr Derek Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy
Scottish court reform: biggest modernisation of Scotland's courts for generations
Property disputes
The cautionary tale of the forgetful tenant – landlords and ‘dissolved’ tenants
Employment law for employers
Working time and peripatetic workers
When Taxi Journeys Turn Dangerous
Construction & engineering
Construction snapshot: resisting default payment notices from contractors
Entrepreneurs, growth & investment
5 things you need to know about Share Options
Intellectual property & technology
Does your developer own your software? Copyright and the law
Personal injury claims
Damages for secondary victims – What constitutes a “horrifying” scene or event?
Will your organisation be affected by the Modern Slavery Act?
The dangers of working long hours - employment law issues behind the headlines
What to do if you are involved in a theme park or fairground accident
Entrepreneurs, growth & investment
5 key considerations for businesses seeking investment
Commercial Real Estate