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 terms, or whether…
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Buying a Pharmacy: Sponsored workers and business purchases
Buying a dental practice can be complex, especially when the practice you are buying holds a sponsor licence. Sponsor licences allow…
Navigating inconsistencies in title deeds with the Tenement Management Scheme
In June 2024, the Scotland Census 2022 reported that almost one third of households in Scotland were living in tenement buildings. Most…
Understanding the Scottish Property System as a First-Time Buyer
Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming especially when navigating the legal and financial…
Annual results showcase strong growth at Thorntons as the full service firm expands across Scotland
Leading full-service independent Scottish law firm Thorntons, has achieved robust growth, with turnover increasing by 16% year on year…
Data Protection Webinar | A practical look at procuring and implementing AI systems
Thorntons Data Protection team host an intractive panel discussion focusing on the design, procurement and the practical implementation of…
Top Three Tips to Ace Your Global Talent Visa Application with Tech Nation in 2025
Global Talent Visa is one of UK’s most prestigious visa routes. It is a golden opportunity for exceptional tech professionals, founders,…
Compulsory Mediation: A Scottish Perspective
Mediation, as a means of resolving disputes, has been gaining significant traction across various jurisdictions in recent years. In England…
Autumn Budget 2024: Changes to pension taxation to affect individuals and business owners
There was significant speculation about last year’s Budget, the first from a Labour Government in fifteen years. Changes to the taxation of…
Civil Penalty Notices: Advice for challenging or objecting to a fine for illegal workers
January 2025 saw a record number of Home Office raids on businesses, including restaurants, nail bars, car washes and warehouses. With…
Trade-marking a slogan – when does it work and when does it fail?
A trade mark is a sign which is used by a business to differentiate its products or services from those of its competitors. Whilst the most…
The importance of Trauma-Informed Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims
In the personal injury and clinical negligence claims process, the role of a lawyer extends beyond mere legal representation. For clients…
Employment Law Webinar: A look to the year ahead
With the new Labour government now firmly in office, the future for Employment Law is set to change. The Employment Rights Bill…
International Data Protection Day
It is International Data Protection Day and an excellent time to look ahead to 2025 and consider what it may bring. This article explores…
Dental Partnerships and Shareholder Agreements
Many practices have more than one principal, either through a Limited Company, Partnership or Expense Sharing Arrangement. Where that is…
Dangerous Weather Injury Claims
With cancellation of rail services, schools and other essential services, it’s clear that the severe weather due to arrive is already…
UK GDPR - Back to Principles: Transparency
Under the UK GDPR, one of the key principles is transparency and organisations are under a clear legal obligation to inform data subjects…
Recent English Case highlights the importance of Wills and risk shocking revelations at funerals
A recent English County Court case highlighted the risks of not having a Will especially when there are shocking revelations after a parent…
Macnabs and Thorntons Announce Strategic Merger
Macnabs and national Scottish law firm Thorntons have announced a strategic merger in a deal that unites two of the most prominent firms in…
The importance of Prenuptial Agreements
No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end. However, with almost 33% of all marriages in Scotland ending in divorce, it makes…
Global Mobility & Immigration to the UK in 2025
"How do I move to the UK?" That's what many Americans with British ancestry were asking after President Trump's surprise re-election in…