Unhappy marriage not grounds for Divorce.
The recent highly publicised English appeal case of Owens v Owens has created a media frenzy. Mrs Owens remains trapped in a loveless…
The Great Repeal Bill: How Great Will It Be?
The Great Repeal Bill will be one of the most important pieces of legislation in decades.
The Great Repeal Bill: How Great Will It Be? –…
Accidents Abroad
With spring upon us, and summer not too far away, many of us are beginning to make holiday plans.If the recent news about the family…
Living Wills - Something to consider?
As people live longer and medical science continues to make huge advances, it becomes all the more important to consider the treatment you…
No Compensation for Disabled Man Born From Incestuous Rape
Daniel McGinn, Personal Injury Solicitor discusses the judgement of a recent case in which a disabled man was born from incestuous rape.…
Will the Introduction of a Pursuer's Offer Lead to Early Settlements?
From 3 April 2017, Pursuer’s Offers can be used in Ordinary Cause Sheriff Court actions (actions for over £5,000) and in the Court of…
Domestic Abuse No Excuse
National figures show that women who are subjected to domestic abuse are five times more likely to attempt suicide than those who are not…
Zero Hours Contracts at Record Levels
Analysis of the Office of National Statistics figures reported by the BBC indicate the number of people in the UK on zero hours contracts…
Lets's not Discount the Human Cost of Decommissioning
It is estimated that decommissioning the UK’s oil and gas infrastructure will cost £47 BILLION between now and 2050.
With the current…
Self Injury Awareness Day
Self injury or self harm is a topic that has generated a lot of public myths over the years
- those who self harm must enjoy it, those who…
Pension Rights for Cohabitees Following Landmark Judgment
On 8 February 2017, the Supreme Court issued a significant ruling extending the pension rights for cohabiting couples which affects…
Discount Rate Reduced
As the Lord Chancellor Elizabeth Truss reveals the outcome of the discount rate review, Personal Injury partner Michelle Adam discusses the…
Confidentiality when Obtaining Employment Advice
It’s a Privilege only your Solicitor can Guarantee.
A solicitor has a fundamental legal and professional duty to preserve and protect the…
Drones: Taking Farming to New Heights?
The recent explosion in the popularity of drones has not escaped the agricultural world, with many farmers recognising the benefits that…
What Happens to a Will on Divorce?
Our society has changed over the past 50 years, from welcoming the introduction of same sex marriages and civil partnerships to…
Deed of Variation
A couple of years ago, it looked like the demise of Deeds of Variation was on the cards following the Chancellor of the time, triggering a…
Commercial Leases in a Modern Scotland
For years, commercial property solicitors in Scotland have sought a standard form of commercial lease that would bring a degree of clarity…
The Rise of Flexible-Working: What Should an Employer Do (or Not Do) When a Request Is Received?
According to a recent study by Timewise, one in six of those earning more than £40,000 a year, work fewer than five days a week.
This is a…
Rise in Recruitment of Temporary Staff
A recent survey highlights the Scottish jobs market has seen a substantial decline in people starting full-time jobs and there is a…
Challenges Faced by Young Farmers Starting Out
The Royal Bank of Scotland last week urged action to aid young farmers to get on the farming ladder.It is encouraging that a major Bank is…
The Danger of Cyber Crime on Celebrity Reputation
David Beckham is the latest individual to have his emails hacked, highlighting the risk of being hacked exists for celebrities every bit as…