As the Commonwealth Games Wrap Up, What Happens When the "Winner" Isn't Who You Expected?
With the Commonwealth Games placing Glasgow in the spotlight, it is a useful moment to consider another arena in which timing, official…
Construction Retention Reform: Key Risks of Performance Bonds
In an earlier article on the UK Government's late payment consultation, I explained why the proposed ban on retention in construction…
Thorntons Ranked Among Scotland’s Most Recommended Law Firms in New Legal 500 Research
The firm placed fifth in Scotland on a client advocacy measure drawn from nearly 9,000 responses to Legal 500's annual client research.…
Thorntons Strengthens Glasgow Offering with Landmark Senior Appointments as Growth Continues Across Scotland
Front row seated L-R: Fiona Piper, Stephen Connolly. Back row L-R: David White, Aimee Gibbons and Vicky Ward.Leading independent Scottish…
The Inheritance Tax Gift Exemption Few People Use
Earlier this year, a wealthy political donor discovered that giving money away is rarely as simple as it looks. Jeremy Hosking had given…
How Devolved Immigration Policy Could Help Scottish Businesses
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised a more devolved approach to policymaking. Immigration should form part of that conversation,…
Thorntons climbs Chambers High Net Worth rankings with four partners recognised
Independent full-service law firm Thorntons has been ranked among the top private wealth advisers in Scotland in the 2026 Chambers High Net…
Design Responsibility in Construction Contracts: Avoiding the Fitness for Purpose Trap
In the words of Meat Loaf, “Two out of three ain’t bad”. In 2017, however, the Supreme Court unanimously disagreed.Design responsibility in…
Can Employees Work Remotely Abroad? A Guide for UK Employers
Can employees work remotely abroad for a UK employer?Remote working of one kind or another has become a common feature of working life for…
British Citizenship Priority Service: Cost, Processing Time and What you Need to Know
The Home Office has introduced a new priority service for British citizenship applications, offering eligible applicants a decision within…
The Shed or the Location: How Scottish Logistics Occupiers Are Rethinking the Lease Decision
Finding modern logistics space in Scotland is becoming harder near the Central Belt. For occupiers, the challenge is no longer just finding…
British Citizenship Through a UK-Born Parent or Grandparent: Five Key Insights
British nationality law: five key insights about citizenship by ancestryBritish nationality law can be complex, but it can also be life-…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: What a high-profile wedding can teach us about pre and postnups
Wedding bells are ringing this weekend for the highly anticipated nuptials of popstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. There has…
Fairer time limit law for mesothelioma patients
People diagnosed with mesothelioma are set to benefit from considerably easier access to compensation under new legislation expected later…
Master Plan Consent: Planning for the Future or Just Building Another Plot Twist?
Scotland’s planning system is evolving and for those navigating it, standing still is not an option. As policies shift, priorities sharpen…
Hit by an Uninsured Driver? How to Claim Compensation
Being injured in a road traffic accident is stressful enough. Finding out that the driver responsible was uninsured, or left the scene, can…
From the World Cup to Dual Citizenship: How Global Sport Reflects Modern Immigration and Nationality Law
Will Scotland escape the group stages of the men’s World Cup for the first time? Even if we assume the worst, with the country’s fate now…
Summer Essentials – planning holiday time with your children
As the sun comes out and temperatures rise, thoughts turn to the start of the school holidays and for separated parents, in addition to the…
International Surrogacy: What Intended Parents Need to Know about Parental Orders
International Surrogacy has been in the news recently following a Petition lodged by Adam Frisby and his partner, Jamie Corbett, seeking a…
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…