Lets's not Discount the Human Cost of Decommissioning
It is estimated that decommissioning the UK’s oil and gas infrastructure will cost £47 BILLION between now and 2050.
With the current…
Claims & Disputes
Personal Insolvency a new era?
From 30 November 2016, the law governing personal insolvency has been consolidated into a new piece of legislation, the Bankruptcy (…
Thorntons partner appointed to prestigious European football post
Anne McKeown, a partner in the firm's Angus offices, has been selected to represent the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on the UEFA…
Legal Highs and the Psychoactive Substances Bill
Psychoactive drugs, much more commonly known as 'legal highs', are at the heart of an industry which the Home Office recently estimated…
Could Motorists Face Financial Penalties for Parking Vehicles on the Pavements?
A bill has been proposed to the Scottish Parliament whereby motorists would face a financial penalty for parking vehicles on pavements, in…
New Drink Driving Limits - An Economic Hangover
Last year, Scotland was introduced to new legislation lowering the legal drink-drive limit from 80mg to 50mg in every 100ml of blood.…
MSI member partnership working progresses international case
Edinburgh and Tayside law firm, and MSI member, Thorntons, has progressed an international case, worth $500k, after seeking the assistance…