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…
Construction risk transfer in Scotland. Why construction risk never disappears
Construction risk is a constant on every project. In Scottish construction projects, risk can arise from ground conditions, design…
Unpaid Internships
Whilst internships have always been common in particular sectors, such as fashion, beauty and journalism, one of the effects of the…
Thorntons Acts for University of the Highlands and Islands in Successful Defence of Student Fees Appeal
In the case, Leo Huisman v University of the Highlands and Islands [2025] CSOH 53, the petitioner challenged the University of Highlands…
Rates Revaluation 2026 in Scotland. Can I reduce my rates bill?
From 1 April 2026, the latest Valuation Roll, for non-domestic/business properties across Scotland will be accessible on the Scottish…
Social Media Liability and Children. What the Meta and Google Ruling Means
Is the ever-increasing use of social media and technology bad for mental and possibly physical health? And, if it is, who is…
The Employment Rights Act 2025: Gender Equality Action Plans
The UK Government is soon to introduce a new change as to how large employers report on gender equality. This is being implemented as part…
How April 2026 Will Hit Employer Budgets
While the impending changes of the Employment Rights Act 2025 are at the forefront of most employers’ minds, the new financial year also…
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) v Groom – Employment Status of Volunteers
This case considered whether volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) should be treated as workers within the meaning of s230(3)(b) of…
NDAs and gagging clauses in settlement agreements – what does the future hold?
Non-disclosure agreements, or gagging clauses, have come under real scrutiny since the #MeToo movement in 2017, the impact of which extends…
Agreeing child contact arrangements for holidays and family events
As we head into Spring, people are planning for the holiday season ahead. Make sure your passport is in date but is that all the paperwork…