Protecting Your Assets: The Vital Role of Prenuptial Agreements in Divorce
In a recent High Court decision, Mr Justice Francis told a husband to learn to cook as he dismissed ...
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Putting the Children's Needs First
March 21st is Single Parents Day in the UK. Supported by a number of organisations which support single parent families and designed to combat negative stereotyping of single parents it is a good chan...
Late diagnosis, misdiagnosis and undiagnosed medical claims
The BBC recently reported that around 755,000 women’s health appointments are waiting to happen in the UK, with the waitlist for ‘‘gynaecological appointments having more than doubled since 2020’’. Sc...
The proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BRP) for Inheritance Tax
The recent proposals announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 regarding Inheritance Tax (IHT) could have significant implications for farmers, business owners, and individuals with substantial pension fund...
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20 Years of Freedom of Information: What does the future look like?
Freedom of Information in Scotland celebrates its 20th year this year. During this time, this legislation has helped to ensure public authorities are more open, transparent, and accountable to t...
The importance of planning for the future
Writing a Will is one of the easiest ways to take control of your future, yet a staggering two out of three Scots do not have anything binding in place meaning their wishes may never be followed. ...
Employment Law Webinar | Protected Conversations
Protected Conversations are often a less confrontational way of bringing someone’s employment to an end, but there is often confusion about what a protected conversation is, when it is appropriate to ...
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Annual results showcase strong growth at Thorntons as the full service firm expands across Scotland
Leading full-service independent Scottish law firm Thorntons, has achieved robust growth, with turnover increasing by 16% year on year as it continues to grow its legal services for business and ...
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Macnabs and Thorntons Announce Strategic Merger
Macnabs and national Scottish law firm Thorntons have announced a strategic merger in a deal that unites two of the most prominent firms in Perthshire and Stirlingshire and significantly bolsters lega...
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Thorntons expands leadership team with two new Partners
Independent full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two new partners, one an internal promotion and the other a lateral hire.Rachel Anders...