Insights 22 March 2020

Don’t let fallouts foil your ambitions

Businesses involving family and friends are vulnerable to fallouts and relationship tensions. But there are steps you can take to avoid deadlock

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Insights 20 February 2020

Everything including the kitchen sink - cohabs and prenups

The value and flexibility of prenuptial and cohabitation agreements are not always appreciated. But they’re a great way to set out what you really, really want…

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Insights 13 February 2020

A helping hand for Generation Rent

A contribution towards a deposit will certainly help family members buy their first home, but do watch out for inheritance tax traps

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Insights 3 February 2020

Moving in with your partner - include 'Make a Will' on your to-do list

Moving in together is an exciting next step but without an up-to-date Will could you be leaving your partner, and any family you have, in the lurch?

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Insights 16 January 2020

Simple steps for easing your journey through life

A few legal precautions can make it easier to navigate the twists and turns of relationships and family life

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Insights 29 November 2019

Land law on the move: what was new in conveyancing last year?

The Law Society of Scotland published this article by Alison Mackay, Professional Support Director in our Commercial Property team, in this month's edition of The Journal

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Insights 28 November 2019

Should you include digital assets in your Will?

People often overlook their digital assets, either forgetting they have them or assuming they’ll go to their heirs. But it’s not as simple as that

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Insights 21 November 2019

Amazon primed for eviction after notice to quit was found to be valid

Recent court decision finds against Amazon UK Services Ltd concerning the validity of a notice to quit in a commercial lease

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Insights 13 November 2019

Is the use of covert CCTV to monitor workplace theft considered unlawful?

Christine Jamieson, Paralegal in our Employment team, discusses a case which considers whether employee’s privacy rights were breached

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Insights 23 September 2019

Non-execs should open their eyes to the risks…

… as well as the attractions of becoming a director. One aspect to understand is the risk of insolvency litigation

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Insights 6 September 2019

Is the use of WhatsApp messages to bring misconduct proceedings against employees unlawful?

Christine Jamieson discusses a case which considers whether the use of WhatsApp messages during disciplinary proceedings was a breach of right to privacy

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Insights 9 August 2019

Have you found your dream croft for sale?

If you are considering purchasing a croft, be aware that your property may be restricted by the crofting regime and take advice to ensure you understand the associated duties

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