Record Revenue: is Inheritance Tax inevitable?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has been making the headlines again this year with the total amount of Inheritance Tax being paid in the 2022-23 tax…
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The Autumn Statement 2022 | How the Tax Measures Impact you and your Businesses
Last week the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in a landscape where current debt interest spending is expected to hit…
The Autumn Statement 2022 | Changes to Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Allowances
The Autumn Statement was delivered to the UK Parliament yesterday by current Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Contained within are the widely…
Employment Law Webinar | Restructuring, Redundancy and Insolvency.
Over the coming months, employers may see some challenges as they navigate economic uncertainty, supply issues, inflationary pressures and…
Scottish property expert sets out 2023 predictions
Stabilising interest rates and availability of cash creates ‘welcome news’ for Scots home buyers and sellers
One of the country’s most…
Golf Lovers Dream as St Andrews Flat with Own Putting Green Hits the Market
One of St. Andrews most sought-after developments has been listed for sale by Thorntons Solicitors, equipped with its own putting green.…
Dundee Legal Community Walks the Walk for Access to Justice
Legal professionals in Dundee have raised hundreds of pounds to help some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland access legal services…
Non-disclosure agreements
Confidential information is valuable to many organisations but often needs to be shared with third parties including investors, potential…
Scotland’s Bairns’ Hoose
The Scottish Government has committed to ensuring that all eligible children have access to a Bairns’ Hoose by 2025. Based on the Icelandic…
Employment Law | Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Around one in seven people in the UK are thought to be neurodivergent, which is more than 15% of the UK workforce. However many…
Dundee manufacturer secures funding package to enable growth
Dundee-based sustainable cleaning product manufacturer and supplier, Ecoanolytes, trading as Dew, has secured six-figure investment,…
Analysis of 3D printing and what you need to be aware of when printing for commercial use
Viewed by some as the future of manufacturing (and potentially the future of piracy), 3D printing technology is older than many people…
Rings of Power – Amazon’s Copyright Conundrum
Like many people, I’ve enjoyed watching the new “The Rings of Power” on Amazon Prime after a hard day’s work. However, as an intellectual…
How can hair be a source of discrimination?
On 27 October 2022, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued its new guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools.…
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022
The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 has been passed by The Scottish Parliament and came into force on 28 October…
Data Protection | Vendor Management
Good vendor management forms an integral part of any organisations’ risk management. Ensuring that data protection is covered off in…
Struggling to manufacture an Exit?
Employee Ownership accounts for well over 100 businesses in Scotland and is said to positively impact on productivity, absenteeism and…
Employment Law Webinar | Employment Law Update
Case law and legislation are constantly changing the face of employment law. There have been a number of recent changes including, case law…
Thorntons’ excellence recognised in legal directories rankings
Full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has been recognised for its legal expertise and experience in new rankings released by directories…
The four-day week: An employers perspective
With trials of 4 day working continuing in the UK, the CIPD has recently issued their own survey detailing companies’ perspectives on the…
Key Points for your commercial contracts
As many people will be aware, it is good practice for a contract to be in place for any commercial relationship. These can set out a…