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 Facts
British nationality law: five key facts 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…
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…