Spring Budget 2024; What do I need to Know?
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the UK Spring Budget in March 2024 and he announced several significant tax, benefits and savings…
Is your land suitable for a wind farm and battery storage project?
The last nine months has seen a huge increase in the number of inquiries made to farmers and rural land owners from developers seeking to…
What Is Kinship Care?
By definition your kin is a relative or family member. This week in Scotland, it is Kinship Care Week. This legal insight highlights the…
Key Changes to Care Worker Visas
Since the publication on 19 February 2024 of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules we’ve received many enquiries about the…
ICO and Cookie Compliance
Following the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) statement on the use of online cookies, it is evident that the ICO are turning…
National Careers Week | Graduate Visa Requirements and Tips for Employers
National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for…
Food, Drink and Trade Mark Infringements
Food and drink brands make up the largest manufacturing sector in Scotland. The importance of trade marks and brand protection is therefore…
Case Insight: Supreme Court ruling on secondary victim claims and clinical negligence
On 11 January 2024, the Supreme Court issued their judgement dealing with the question of secondary victim claims in medical negligence…
Whatsapp’s Unpacked: Learnings for the Public Sector from the UK Covid Inquiry
How the government's communication during the pandemic is being exposed and what public sector bodies should be considering. This is…
New cladding legislation to enhance building safety in Scotland
New legislation to help tackle unsafe property cladding has been introduced by the Scottish Parliament and is expected to become law within…
What is a Note of Interest and How do I put an Offer in on a property in Scotland?
Buying a property can be extremely exciting, but also extremely daunting! Having a solicitor guide you through the process and keep you…
Agreeing child contact arrangements for holidays and family events.
As we head into Spring, people are planning for the holiday season ahead. Make sure your passport is in date but is that all the paperwork…
Creating a Will: The simplest way to protect loved ones
Recent days have seen several cases involving disputes over Wills and why it’s important to have a Will made professionally. One case…
Major changes ahead for UK businesses recruiting international talent
In the post-Brexit, post-COVID labour market, the Skilled Worker visa is an essential tool for businesses to meet recruitment challenges…
Ten Top Tips when going through a divorce
Divorce can be a traumatic and stressful time for the whole family. However, it can be made easier by following some practical advice. Here…
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 Briefing | Part two
As we noted in our previous blog on the new highly anticipated Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 was unanimously passed by the…
How Employers Can Support Employee Wellbeing
While January can seem a long and slow month, it is the start of a new year and many employees will be embarking on new year resolutions to…
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill Briefing | Part one
In late December 2023 the highly anticipated Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament…
Putting the Children's Needs First
Separation or divorce is undoubtedly a difficult transition for any family. A combination of financial and domestic concerns, along with a…
Examining the Intellectual Property Office’s examination process
To pass the examination of the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and have a trade mark application published in the UK Trade Marks…
Material Girl or Material Breach? – Madonna Sued for Breach of Contract in New York
Madonna has been taken to court in New York by two concertgoers who have claimed the singer breached their contract with ticketholders due…