World Cup Sparks Surge in American Interest in Scottish Second Homes
Coming back from the United States after following Scotland at the World Cup in Boston, I found myself thinking about more than football.…
Collectables and the possible Hidden Value in Your Estate
The upcoming Barbie exhibition in Glasgow is a reminder that yesterday’s toys and collectables can become today’s valuable assets. From…
British Citizenship and Criminal Convictions in Scotland: What You Need to Know
Having a criminal conviction in Scotland can affect British citizenship applications. In this blog, we explain the good character…
Highland Power of Attorney Month: A Small Step That Makes a Big Difference
As solicitors working locally with individuals and families across the Highlands, we regularly see the reassurance a Power of Attorney can…
New visa fee reimbursement scheme for UK scale-up businesses
High-growth businesses operating in the priority sectors of clean energy, life science and digital technology can now apply for funding of…
Student sponsor licence compliance: new UKVI rules now in force
Universities and colleges who sponsor international students should take note of new student visa compliance rules which came into force on…
When a simple supplement goes wrong: what recent Vitamin D overdose stories tell us about clinical negligence
Recent press involving a child who suffered harm following a vitamin D overdose has raised understandable concern. For many parents,…
Who decides? What happens when funeral wishes are not expressed or recorded
When someone dies, many people assume the funeral arrangements fall automatically to a spouse or the closest family member or is settled by…
Funeral wishes in Scotland: where to record them and what they mean in law
When someone dies, many people assume any funeral wishes included in the deceased’s Will determines how matters will proceed. But contrary…
The legal risks of using music in social media content
Recent reports that the White House used music by Boards of Canada in a social media post without approval raise an important question:…
RAAC Properties: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) has become a significant topic within not only the Scottish property market but also the UK…
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 in 2020, has made…
Protecting workers from killer kitchen countertop disease: New Health & Safety Executive guidance on silica dust exposure
Following a surge in UK cases of workers diagnosed with silicosis, including 50 cases and 4 deaths, the Health & Safety Executive has…
The Hidden Risks of Using AI Generated Logos
The rise of generative AI has made it remarkably easy for businesses to produce logos quickly and at minimal cost. While this may seem…
Vernon Kay and Tess Daly: The Importance of an Amicable Divorce
News that Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are separating after more than two decades of marriage has highlighted a growing trend of couples…
Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026
Contracts are an essential foundation to any business relationship, setting out a framework for the relationship that contains the legally…
On the right track: Managing Shared Access in Scottish Renewable Developments
As renewable energy development density increases, developers are increasingly forced to rely on the same access routes to reach their…
Buying a pharmacy in Scotland. Five legal tips every buyer should know
Buying a pharmacy in Scotland can be an exciting step for any pharmacist. It can also be a complex legal process. Unlike buying a standard…
Could the scale-up worker visa solve international recruitment challenges for your high-growth business?
Sponsoring international workers has become essential for many businesses to meet recruitment demand. For some high growth businesses, the…
Home Office immigration fee increases from 8 April 2026. Key changes for applicants and sponsors
The Home Office has confirmed new immigration and nationality fees from 8 April 2026, increasing costs across a range of UK visa,…
Late payment reform in construction contracts. What the new retention and payment rules mean
In 2025, I wrote about retention in the construction industry and asked whether the sector was truly moving away from the practice, or…