Dundee innovation lab secures £1.1m funding boost
A collaboration between the University of Dundee and full-service law firm Thorntons has secured £1.1m in funding for a first-of-its-kind…
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Trustee Duties: Lessons To Be Learned
A recent court case in Wales involving a mother accused of stealing her daughters’ £50,000 inheritance while acting as a Trustee highlights…
UK Government Consultation on Registration of Overseas-qualified Dentists
With ‘dental deserts’, where there is little NHS dental care provision, reportedly growing across the UK the national shortage of dentists…
The Housing (Scotland) Bill - A balancing act of Landlord and Tenant rights?
One of the biggest problems facing rural communities in Scotland, is a shortage of affordable housing. The lack of available housing,…
“Quit-tok” – The risks of management decisions going viral
Employers should have robust processes to avoid reputational damage from private conversations leaking into the public.“Quit my job with me…
It Takes a Village to Build a Business
For many, entrepreneurialism is one of life’s great challenges and rewards. However, this excitingly arduous journey of successes and…
Frequently asked questions about changes to Skilled Worker Visas
As part of the Government’s 5-point Plan to Curb Net Migration big changes have been introduced for the salary requirement for Skilled…
Protecting you and your Business – The “Don’t Expose yourself to Risk” Episode (Directors’ Duties and Risks)
In the second of our seminars around protecting you and your business, join Insolvency and Restructuring specialists, Pamela Muir and Anne…
Dental Practice Sales – 5 simple steps to a successful sale
Selling your dental practice is a major milestone in your life, regardless of whether it is being done to allow you to reap the benefit of…
ICO invites views on controversial “Consent or Pay” model
On 6 March 2024, the ICO launched a consultation inviting organisations and other stakeholders such as advertisers, academia and publishers…
Moving to Scotland from the US. British Citizenship and Visa options for US citizens with Scottish Ancestry
Key things that US citizens looking to relocate to Scotland need to know when checking their Scottish ancestry, British Citizenship and…
Thorntons strengthens teams with new talent
Leading full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has welcomed nine new colleagues, strengthening its teams across Scotland and supporting…
Thorntons adds seven newly qualified solicitors to firm
Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has announced the appointment of seven newly qualified solicitors, all of whom have successfully…
Neurodiversity in the workplace: how to support neurodivergent staff
The term ‘neurodiversity’ was coined by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in the 1990s and it recognises that variations in brain function…
Thorntons introduces new industry-leading family friendly leave policies
Enhanced entitlement will treble paid maternity leave and introduce fully paid shared parental leave as well as a maternity…
Spring Budget 2024; What do I need to Know?
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the UK Spring Budget in March 2024 and he announced several significant tax, benefits and savings…
Thorntons opens the doors of its first permanent Inverness office
Full-service law firm Thorntons is formally opening its new Inverness office, which is its first permanent home in the Highlands after…
Is your land suitable for a wind farm and battery storage project?
The last nine months has seen a huge increase in the number of inquiries made to farmers and rural land owners from developers seeking to…
Intellectual Property | Trade Marks and Brand Reputation
This webinar and panel discussion explores the importance of establishing and protecting the reputation of your brand. Intellectual…
Data Protection Webinar | Is your organisations data safe?
In the 2023 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, it was revealed that 59% of medium business and 69% of large businesses have experienced at…
Employment Law Webinar | Employment Law Update 2024
Employment law never stays still, and last year was is different, with a flurry of legislative activity indicating change in the landscape…