The PHP vulnerability: What organisations need to know
PHP has remained one of the world's most widely used programming languages for decades. The reality ...
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What property owners need to know about the Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Act 2026
The Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Act 2026 (the 'Act') is an important development for owners of vacant commercial properties across Scotland. While the Act do...
Applying for your first British passport from overseas: Five top tips
Obtaining your first British passport is an exciting milestone. For many, particularly those who have recently become British citizens through historic legislative unfairness provisions, completing a ...
Thorntons continues to grow in Aberdeen with appointment of residential property partner
Above: Debbie Brechin, Jennifer Young and Stephanie MannLeading independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has appointed Stephanie Mann as a partner in its Aberdeen office to lead the firm’s residential ...
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Employment Rights Act 2025 – Part 2 Harassment
Workplace harassment remains a key area of risk for employers, with increasing expectations on organisations to take proactive steps to create safe and respectful working environments. Alongside the p...
Major Changes to Right to Work Rules from 1 October 2026
Is your business ready for the biggest shake-up to Right to Work compliance in years?From 1 October 2026, section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 will transform the Right to...
Employment Rights Act 2025 – Part 1 Trade Unions
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to bring some of the most significant changes to trade union law in a generation, with important implications for employers across all sectors. From reforms to un...
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Thorntons Announces Multiple Senior Promotions as Part of its Ambitious Growth Plans
Thorntons has promoted 29 lawyers across its Scottish network, including four new Legal Directors, as the firm continues to grow its full-service capability.James Martin (Residential Property), Moira ...
Thorntons Promotes Dundee Private Client Specialist to Partner
Leading full-service independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has promoted Corah Franco to Partner in its Private Client Team.Corah joined Thorntons in October 2022, after completing her training and s...
Thorntons appointed to manage trust and estate files of Brunton Miller clients
Independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has been appointed by the Judicial Factor to manage the wills, property titles and powers of attorney previously held by Brunton Miller, following the closure o...