Transferred Loss in Scotland – The Supreme Court Decides
A long-running dispute over the closure of Glasgow’s iconic Rogano restaurant, forced shut by significant water damage
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Thorntons' Commercial Litigation team
Thorntons' Commercial Litigation team deliver practical, cost-effective solutions to businesses facing disputes. Whether the dispute relates to contracts, debt recovery, property, construction or landlord-tenant issues, our approach prioritises early intervention and alternative dispute resolution methods to avoid lengthy court proceedings.
Anne Miller
Partner
Dundee
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Commercial Litigation
- Dispute Resolution & Claims
- Professional Negligence
Claire Richardson
Senior Solicitor
Arbroath , Dundee
- Commercial Litigation
- Dispute Resolution & Claims
Commercial Litigation News and Insight
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Thorntons Acts for University of the Highlands and Islands in Successful Defence of Student Fees Appeal
In the case, Leo Huisman v University of the Highlands and Islands [2025] CSOH 53, the petitioner challenged the
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Recovering Scottish evidence for foreign litigation
Cross‑border disputes are now part of everyday litigation practice. Scottish individuals and organisations are
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Liability of tradespeople in Scotland
When you hire a tradesperson in Scotland whether that be for small home improvements or larger renovations, there is an
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Extra Time for Licence Holders? FIFA World Cup 2026 and Scottish Alcohol Licensing in Review
On the eve of Scotland’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Partner Gillian Buchanan and Solicitor Ian Sargison
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Enforcing Scottish Money Judgements in England
The process of enforcing a Scottish Decree (judgement) within Scotland is relatively straightforward, and the court
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Exhumation in Scotland: Is the plot changing?
Exhumation—the process of removing human remains from their place of burial—is a deeply personal matter. In this blog
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When Trust Breaks Down: Just and Equitable Winding Up of Companies in Scotland
We regularly encounter situations where business relationships, once full of promise, have soured beyond repair. One of
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A Wake-Up Call for Landowners on Telecoms Access Rights and Multi Skilled Visits (MSVs)
The recent English Upper Tribunal decision in Covent Garden IP Limited v Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure
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Restoring a Company to the Register
When a company is dissolved and struck off the Companies House register, it is sometimes necessary to apply for its
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Upper Tribunal provide key insights on telecom lease renewal and termination of a code agreement.
Landowners with phone masts on their land often ask about network operators trying to impose new, less favorable lease
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Compulsory Mediation: A Scottish Perspective
Mediation, as a means of resolving disputes, has been gaining significant traction across various jurisdictions in