Calorie Counting: Coming to a Restaurant Near You
The Scottish Government’s consultation on proposals to force restaurants and other hospitality businesses to publish information about the…
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Dual qualified in Scots and English law
Liam is a highly experienced commercial lawyer whose practice covers corporate and commercial work with a particular focus on the technology, gambling and education sectors. His practice is a mix of advisory work, commercial transactions and dispute resolution.
Liam joined Thorntons in 2010 from Dundas & Wilson (now CMS) having previously worked in London for leading media firm Harbottle & Lewis.
Clients value Liam’s straightforward and pragmatic approach and he is currently listed in Legal 500 as one of Scotland’s leading TMT lawyers where clients report that he is ‘incredibly bright and direct’.
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Business, Trade and Vaccination Status.
While many manufacturing businesses have been able to operate effectively during the pandemic (albeit in many cases navigating supply chain…
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EU plans to reduce e-waste by standardising smartphone and tablet chargers
There has been pressure for some time to try and standardise many types of common electronic devices like phone chargers. Last week, the…
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Are Virtual Operating Models Here to Stay?
Like many other people, I’m just coming to the end of a full year working exclusively, or at least mainly, from home. One of the most…
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High Court ruling on ITV Debate
Tonight sees the first televised debate of the General Election campaign when Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn go head to head on ITV. That…
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Princess Diaries - a publication too far?
Earlier this week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex commenced legal proceedings against the Daily Mail for copyright infringement, misuse of…
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Brexit and Business Continuity: is there such a thing?
When it comes to Brexit, no one seems to know what tomorrow will bring - particularly in the event of no deal scenario. With Boris Johnson…
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ICO issues first significant fines under GDPR
With fresh GDPR fines being issued at unprecedented levels, it’s important for organisations to ensure they aren’t next in line.
Earlier…
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Guidance for Data Breach Victims
What should you do if your personal data is compromised?
GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 impose rigorous data protection standards…
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The Growing Business of Franchising
Franchising is a common way of scaling a business quickly. The world’s largest franchises are household names: McDonald’s, Subway,…
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Gambling or just a game?
The convergence of interactive entertainment and gambling has resulted in various types of in-game purchases such as game-specific…
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The legal lens on Scotland’s film industry
Many parts of Scotland have become familiar through use in film and television productions. Outlander has contributed significantly to…