Managing Public Access Rights
The 'right to roam' has been in the news again recently, with the decision by the Inner House of the Court of Session in a case where an…
Making Scottish Commercial Real Estate Future-Fit through Retrofitting
For the Scottish Government to meet their 2045 net zero target for homes and non-domestic buildings (as set by the Heat in Buildings…
Grandparent's Rights in Scotland
Grandparents can be a significant part of family life. As a result of unaffordable childcare costs and both parents having to work, often…
Moving from England or Wales to Scotland; what you need to know about the legal process
Moving home can be one of life's most stressful events but, for those re-locating from England or Wales to Scotland, the separate…
Personal Injury Trusts: Protecting your Compensation Award
When a person is injured as a result of negligence, there are several considerations to factor into the valuation of a claim. Past and…
Life is a picnic this July
Happy National Picnic Month! Across the UK, we have recently experienced some amazing weather, making it a perfect time to grab your tartan…
Mountain Biking and Taming the Wild Trails
Mountain biking has gained traction in Scotland, with its popularity seemingly climbing steeply overnight. This has been noticed by…
Research Agreements: What factors should you consider?
One of the key activities of Higher Education and Research Bodies is collaborative research. In order to balance the benefits of research…
Increase in Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements as a Wealth Management Tool
Pre or Post Nuptial Agreements are increasingly used as wealth management tools. There are important factors to consider before having such…
Summer Safety: Wildfires and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Wildfires in Scotland may once have seemed a remote possibility, however they have in recent years become a reality and in the last week,…
Employers urged to have a flexible approach to flexible working
Flexible working has attracted a lot of attention since the pandemic when necessary adjustments to working hours and arrangements…
Civil Partnership or Marriage? The law explained.
Our recent blog post showing the evolution of rights for the LGBTQ+ community concluded in 2020 with the enactment of the Civil Partnership…
Sparks and Claims: The Shocking Insurance Dilemma of Surging E-Bike Use
In recent years, the use of electric bikes (E-bikes) has significantly increased in the United Kingdom. These eco-friendly alternatives…
The Importance of Substitute and Fall back Beneficiaries
In 2020 it was reported that almost 58% of adults in Scotland do not have a Will, meaning the majority of the Scottish population should…
An Overview of Privacy in Scotland
In what is often perceived as an age of celebrity and social media, the law has an important role to play in the protection of individual…
It’s not just the super-rich of Succession who need to pay heed to the intricacies of inheritance
Whether you have seen it or not, the hit HBO series Succession and its portrayal of a family at war over the future of a global media…
How can we all become more inclusive employers?
Pride Month often brings into the spotlight with employers the questions:
How are we doing on the LGBTQ+ front?
Are we inclusive…
Holidays are a major expense for the average consumer.
Although the number of Package Holidays suffered a significant decline Post-Brexit and, understandably, during the Pandemic, the number of…
Domain name disputes
The use of the internet to conduct business has increased exponentially in the 21st century. With billions of websites at our fingertips,…
Family Law: A timeline on LGBTQ+ Rights in Scotland
Pride month, which takes place annually in June, celebrates LGBTQ+ communities worldwide, and commemorates the previous struggles and…
Planning for care home fees – what are my options?
One of the most common questions clients have is how to protect their assets from the increasing cost of care should they require to go…