Navigating inconsistencies in title deeds with the Tenement Management Scheme
In June 2024, the Scotland Census 2022 reported that almost one third of households in Scotland were living in tenement buildings. Most…
Understanding the Scottish Property System as a First-Time Buyer
Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming especially when navigating the legal and financial…
Top Three Tips to Ace Your Global Talent Visa Application with Tech Nation in 2025
Global Talent Visa is one of UK’s most prestigious visa routes. It is a golden opportunity for exceptional tech professionals, founders,…
Compulsory Mediation: A Scottish Perspective
Mediation, as a means of resolving disputes, has been gaining significant traction across various jurisdictions in recent years. In England…
Autumn Budget 2024: Changes to pension taxation to affect individuals and business owners
There was significant speculation about last year’s Budget, the first from a Labour Government in fifteen years. Changes to the taxation of…
Civil Penalty Notices: Advice for challenging or objecting to a fine for illegal workers
January 2025 saw a record number of Home Office raids on businesses, including restaurants, nail bars, car washes and warehouses. With…
Trade-marking a slogan – when does it work and when does it fail?
A trade mark is a sign which is used by a business to differentiate its products or services from those of its competitors. Whilst the most…
The importance of Trauma-Informed Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims
In the personal injury and clinical negligence claims process, the role of a lawyer extends beyond mere legal representation. For clients…
International Data Protection Day
It is International Data Protection Day and an excellent time to look ahead to 2025 and consider what it may bring. This article explores…
Dangerous Weather Injury Claims
With cancellation of rail services, schools and other essential services, it’s clear that the severe weather due to arrive is already…
UK GDPR - Back to Principles: Transparency
Under the UK GDPR, one of the key principles is transparency and organisations are under a clear legal obligation to inform data subjects…
Recent English Case highlights the importance of Wills and risk shocking revelations at funerals
A recent English County Court case highlighted the risks of not having a Will especially when there are shocking revelations after a parent…
The importance of Prenuptial Agreements
No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end. However, with almost 33% of all marriages in Scotland ending in divorce, it makes…
Global Mobility & Immigration to the UK in 2025
"How do I move to the UK?" That's what many Americans with British ancestry were asking after President Trump's surprise re-election in…
Wood Burning Stoves Now Permitted in New Homes and Buildings in Scotland
The Scottish Government has recently announced a significant amendment to the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) regulations, which came into…
New Year, New You – New Will?
Now that 2025 has begun, many people will have been thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Most are, quite rightly, keen to…
Red Light, Green Lease – A Growing Trend for Sustainable Real Estate
The avid television viewer will be familiar with the game ‘Red Light, Green Light’, featuring in the hit Netflix show ‘Squid Game’, where…
Update on the Infected Blood Scandal
The announcement at the outset of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget setting aside £11.8 billion for victims of the scandal will have served as…
Key Messages from the 2024 Scottish Agritourism conference
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Scottish Agritourism Conference in Perth as an exhibitor with Thorntons. Prior to becoming a…
Powers of Attorney: Choosing the right Attorney for you.
Powers of Attorney have been in the news in recent times, and not in a favourable light. In July, former TV presenter Hayley Matthews was…
New budget proposal impacts on homeowners
In the latest Budget update, the Scottish Government included a change to raise the additional dwelling supplement (ADS) rate from 6% of…