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Outside corner of a brown commercial property building — What property owners need to know about the Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Act 2026

What property owners need to know about the Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Act 2026

21 October 2026
Euan McLaughlan
Corporate & Commercial Property

The Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Act 2026 (the 'Act') is an imp...

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close up of two people exchanging a navy British passport — Applying for your first British passport from overseas: Five top tips

Applying for your first British passport from overseas: Five top tips

19 October 2026
Ross Drysdale
Immigration

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 ...

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Two females sitting on green chairs and a female standing between them — Thorntons continues to grow in Aberdeen with appointment of residential property partner

Thorntons continues to grow in Aberdeen with appointment of residential property partner

15 October 2026
Firm News

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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Chambers 2027 rankings — New and improved rankings in Chambers & Partners UK 2027 underpin Thorntons’ commitment to exceptional client service

New and improved rankings in Chambers & Partners UK 2027 underpin Thorntons’ commitment to exceptional client service

14 October 2026
Firm News

Thorntons has secured new and improved rankings in the Chambers UK 2027 guide, recognising the strength of its client relationships, the quality of its sector expertise and the contribution of lawyers...

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Employment Rights Act 2025 – Part 2 Harassment

29 Sep 2026
Stephen Connolly
Employment Rights Act

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...

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Major Changes to Right to Work Rules from 1 October 2026

16 Sep 2026
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

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...

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Employment Rights Act 2025 – Part 1 Trade Unions

09 Sep 2026
Noele McClelland
Employment Rights Act

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

07 July 2026
Firm News

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 ...

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Thorntons Promotes Dundee Private Client Specialist to Partner

16 June 2026
Firm News

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...

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Audrey Dishington — Thorntons appointed to manage trust and estate files of Brunton Miller clients

Thorntons appointed to manage trust and estate files of Brunton Miller clients

01 June 2026
Firm News

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...

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