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 the more drastic…
The lack of a Power of Attorney could keep you in hospital, even if you're fit to leave
A few months ago, Professor Angela Wallace, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, once again…
Recent ICO action highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive information
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has this week taken action against Birthlink, a Scottish charity, for infringements of data…
Government’s immigration enforcement catches another SME with £40,000 fine
Small to medium businesses employing international staff must act now to ensure they comply with UK immigration law – or risk a huge civil…
Labour MPs exiled: Let’s talk about suspension
Following the final Prime Minister’s Questions just days before the summer break for MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cracked the whip…
Government review of parental leave and pay following scathing report uncovering system’s ‘fundamental failings.’
The Government recently announced a landmark review of the overall package of the parental leave and pay system in Great Britain. The…
Immigration Update: Major changes to Skilled Worker sponsorship
On 1 July 2025, the UK Government published a new Statement of Changes which implements many of the changes proposed in its Immigration…
Improved Rights for Fire and Rehire Employees
The government has this week announced a revised position on the controversial ‘fire and rehire’ practice, easing the stricter measures it…
Employment Rights Bill set to improve rights of parents impacted by pregnancy loss
The government has announced that, under the new Employment Rights Bill, parents who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will be…
Delivering a Dynamic Risk Assessment
This week, Royal Mail have released troubling figures that show their staff were subject to attacks by dogs 2,197 times in the financial…
Immigration Alert: Welcome change to EU Settlement Scheme residence rules
On 24 June 2025, the UK Government released its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. Among the changes due to come into…
What could the return of the Golden Visa mean for Scotland?
The UK Government is considering a new visa route for international citizens who make a significant investment in the UK economy. This…
Redundancy – the dangers of failing to fully consider alternatives
The recent case of Hendry Group v Kennedy provided a helpful warning for employers considering making staff redundant to get the…
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 Limited (“…
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 restoration. It’s more…
Soaring numbers of claims across the UK in the Employment Tribunal and the impact of the Employment Rights Bill
The number of claims brought to the employment tribunal are rising year on year. The Ministry of Justice have published employment tribunal…
What the Immigration White Paper really means for Scotland’s care sector
“Those of us who have the luck to enjoy good health forget about this vast parallel universe of the unwell – their daily miseries, their…
What Scotland's EPC changes mean for non-domestic properties?
In 2023, the Scottish Government launched its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reform consultation. Following responses received to the…
Will AI replace your lawyers?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a transformative force in the workplace, revolutionising industries from healthcare and…
Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers
There has been much discussion and controversy surrounding the recent decision of the Supreme Court (“Court”) in the case of For Women…
Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme for injuries caused by COVID-19 vaccinations
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Claiming for Damages: What You Need to KnowThe COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to our lives,…