Brace for impact: what a tax-raising Budget could mean for asset-holders
With a reported £20 billion black hole to plug, the Chancellor has been clear: the country must pay up, especially those who can shoulder…
New Identity Verification and Filing Requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
IntroductionThe UK Government is introducing significant corporate transparency reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency…
Relocating with a child? Key Considerations for Parents in Scotland
Relocating with your child whether within the UK or abroad, may be a particularly challenging situation to navigate.Whether you are moving…
Brace for Change: Upcoming Changes to Flexible Working
In 2023, we wrote about the then upcoming change to the law to give employees a day-one right to request for flexible working. Two years…
UKIPO to Abolish Series Trade Mark Applications: What Trade Mark Owners Need to Know
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has confirmed that series trade mark applications will be abolished in the near future. While…
Scots Law vs English Law in Finance: What you need to know
When navigating banking and finance in the UK, understanding the distinctions between Scots law and English law is crucial - especially for…
Secured vs unsecured loans: what borrowers need to know
Whether you're a business owner or an individual seeking funding, understanding the difference between secured and unsecured loans is key.…
First Orders Refused: Lord Lake’s Opinion in Parkin v Ayres Wynd Developments Ltd
In a recent opinion from the Outer House, Lord Lake declined to grant first orders in the winding-up petition of Nicholas Parkin v Ayres…
Enforcing Scottish Money Judgements in England
The process of enforcing a Scottish Decree (judgement) within Scotland is relatively straightforward, and the court provides a process to…
Who’s liable when AWS goes down? Understanding the chain of responsibility
Unless you have managed to go fully off-grid, you will likely have seen if not been affected in some form by the Amazon Web Service (AWS)…
Exhumation in Scotland: Is the plot changing?
Exhumation—the process of removing human remains from their place of burial—is a deeply personal matter. In this blog, Commercial…
Pizza (S)Hut… but half the pie rescued out of Administration
Pizza fans across the UK may have been shocked by the news on 20 October that 68 Pizza Hut restaurants and 11 delivery sites are to close…
Understanding the New Inheritance Tax Rules: What Trust Owners and Families Need to Know
From 6 April 2026, one of the biggest shifts in UK inheritance tax in decades will come into effect. The government’s proposed changes to…
Tips for Moving House when you have Children
The National Records of Scotland estimated that the number of households in Scotland in 2024 was 2.55 million*. Whilst there is no…
Can’t We At Least Be Civil? Why Civility Matters in Family Law
Relationship breakdowns are traumatic for everyone involved – couples, children, extended family and friends. The emotional toll can be…
How professional property valuations can protect against inheritance tax
As the inheritance tax (IHT) landscape becomes ever more complex, it is becoming increasingly clear that you don’t need to be rich to be…
Clinical Negligence Claims: Lessons from the Leslie Ash Case
Clinical negligence claims are often in the spotlight, especially when high-profile individuals are involved. The recent reflections…
Starting Strong: The Legal Foundations Every Wellness Business Needs
Embarking on the journey of starting a wellness business is exciting – think calm studios, happy clients and a brand full of good vibes.…
Seizing the Surge: A Buyer’s Guide to Hotel Acquisition in Scotland
Hotel transaction volumes in Scotland have reached £431million as investors surge to the central belt, with 58% of hotel transactions…
The Potentially Devastating Impact of IHT Reforms on Scotland’s Family Businesses, and What You Can Do Now to Protect Your Legacy
Chris Gardiner, Partner at Thorntons Law, discusses the impact of Inheritance Reforms on Scotland’s family-owned business, and the steps…
Financing Students
Many young people are now back at university or embarking on their further education journey. It is an exciting time for many young…