30 April 2026
Contributor: Graham Young
30 April 2026
Contributor: Ross Simpson
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From our five offices we support organisations and individuals with their legal requirements across the UK and Ireland. We have built our business on a wide range of legal expertise, a deep understanding of the sectors in which we operate, and a collaborative and inclusive culture. These are the cornerstones of our success, and therefore, more importantly, how we help our clients achieve their objectives.
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1 May 2026
Shepherd and Wedderburn announces five promotions to Partner and two to Legal Director
30 March 2026
Andy Hall elected as new Managing Partner of Shepherd and Wedderburn
Contributors:
Andrew Hall, Andrew Blain
23 February 2026
15 January 2026
Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Sam Jones as a Director in its Employment Law team
17 November 2025
Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Marcus Wright as a Partner in its English Real Estate team
15 September 2025
Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Donald Smith as a Partner in its Corporate Finance team
30 April 2026
The expanding role of Government funded investors in the UK’s clean energy transition
Contributor: Graham Young
As parts of the financial sector hesitate on certain riskier net-zero projects, a new generation of state-backed financiers is stepping in and reshaping how the UK’s energy transition gets built.
30 April 2026
Wrongmove? Private landlords may have to accept reduced eviction options
Contributor: Ross Simpson
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 gives the Scottish Government the power to convert existing assured tenancies into a different form – without landlords’ consent
23 April 2026
The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026
Contributor: Andrew Buchan
On 14 April 2026 the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026 received Royal Assent. Organisations should start to consider the changes this Act will introduce.
21 April 2026
Significant changes to UK Data Protection Legislation – are you still compliant?
Contributors:
Joseph Fitzgibbon, Murron Marr
On 5 February 2026, several new data protection provisions came into force. Organisations should ensure that they are still compliant.
20 April 2026
Lessons from the litigation after the construction of Blackburn bus station
Contributors:
Iain Drummond, Alejandro Coghill
Two connected court cases offer many useful lessons around delay, expert evidence, termination and litigation funding.
20 April 2026
Workplace stress: Employers’ obligations
Contributor: Kevin Clancy
Stress is a significant aspect of workplace health and safety, and employers have many legal obligations.
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