Insights 10 May 2022

Pursuing a court action: the key is in the research

Before pursuing a court action it’s not only worth considering the costs involved but also doing your research into the other side’s financial circumstances

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Insights 20 April 2022

Looking out for loved ones means making a Will

The assumption your assets will be automatically passed on to your loved ones often results in expenses and stress

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Insights 14 April 2022

Why it’s important to be mindful of the impact of disabilities on staff

The Equality Act 2010 prevents employers treating employees unfavourably due to disability and Katherine Irvine, Associate in our Employment team, rev...

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Insights 30 March 2022

Protect Future Debt Recovery - Diligence on the Dependence

Measures can be put in place to protect assets when taking action to recover debt owed by the defender through the courts. However, pros and cons of t...

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Insights 7 February 2022

Sense and sensitivity are key to tackling hybrid working challenges

Returning to the office will take time to readjust to with hybrid working being the new norm.

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Insights 28 January 2022

Trust and cooperation: aspiration or obligation – meeting the standards of contract phrasing

A recent case at the Inner House highlights the difference that wording can make in a commercial agreement when conduct falls short

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Insights 19 January 2022

Rural housing: an option for diversification?

Creative and collaborate solutions are emerging to address the pressure on rural housing in Scotland as landowners, developers and other key stakehold...

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Insights 3 January 2022

TV drama Succession’s shock storyline highlights the need to make (or change) a Will

The show’s legacy plot could prompt people to consider who should benefit from the Wills and even lead to more Scots deciding to leave something to charity

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Insights 13 December 2021

Storm damage could impact sale deals for Scottish landowners

Land purchase prices may need to be reduced late in negotiations as experts assess impact of damage to trees on value of farms and estates following recent storms

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Insights 19 November 2021

Keep-open clauses – compliance requires trading in good faith

The benefits and pitfalls of keep-open orders in Scotland - half-hearted trading may not be enough to satisfy a tenant’s obligations in a commercial lease

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Insights 10 November 2021

No time to die: Recovering money owed from a deceased's estate

Creditors have options where a debtor has died before paying off their debts - it's worth taking action as quickly as possible

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Insights 3 November 2021

A simple Plan B for business owners and sole traders

Covid-19 has been a wake-up call for business owners to plan for the unexpected. Some simple legal planning could protect their business in the event of illness or accidents

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