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…
Putting a ring on it
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently announced their engagement alongside pictures of a very impressive engagement ring. No doubt…
Missives: What Are They And When Are They Binding?
In Scots Law, missives are a series of formal letters exchanged between the seller’s solicitor and the purchaser’s solicitor, which when…
Concerned about the cost of care?
While only around 1 in 4 of us will require to go into residential or nursing care, many of us are concerned about the cost of care as we…
From Settlement to Settlor: Protecting your Compensation with Personal Injury Trusts.
If you have received compensation following a personal injury, you might be wondering what to do next. While it's tempting to dream of…
Dental Practice Incorporation
We are often contacted by dental clients who have taken the decision to change the legal structure of their practice from that of sole…
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…