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Our lawyers are immersed in the industries and sectors in which they operate. Keep abreast of the changing legal landscape with insights from our expert lawyers.

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Publications available on this website provide general information only and do not constitute legal advice. See Legal Notices for further information.

  • 09.May.2022
    How will Ed Sheeran’s copyright infringement win impact the music industry?

    Joe Fitzgibbon discusses a recent High Court copyright infringement case involving Ed Sheeran, and considers the wider implications for the music industry. 

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  • 09.May.2022
    Fair opportunity to comment - Van Oord UK Ltd v Dragados UK Ltd

    Iain Drummond considers the recent decision in Van Oord UK Ltd v Dragados UK Ltd and the importance of an adjudicator allowing both parties fair opportunity to comment on points considered significant by the adjudicator, which the parties were not aware of or did not argue.

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  • 03.May.2022
    How ESG credentials are gaining relevance in business restructuring

    As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly important for businesses, Fiona McKerrell, discusses why having strong ESG credentials can be essential for organisations in their restructuring strategy.

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  • 02.May.2022
    Losing farmland to carbon investment has its dangers

    Hamish Lean discusses how the afforestation of farmland by carbon investors could be damaging to the agricultural industry.

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  • 27.Apr.2022
    What are the consequences when an organisation gets ESG wrong?

    John MacKenzie discusses the potential legal consequences organisations could face if they don't ensure they are complying with their ESG responsibilities. 

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  • 26.Apr.2022
    Legal time-bar for latent damages claims - changes to the discoverability test under Scots law

    Iain Drummond and Lindsay Robinson consider the upcoming changes to the law of prescription and raising a claim in Scotland.

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  • 22.Apr.2022
    The Oscar for best (souvenir) plot goes to…

    With reference to Scots law, Alexandra Lane discusses a misleading gift contained in this year's infamous "Everyone Wins" goody bag.

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  • 22.Apr.2022
    Stolen cryptocurrency case pitches Bitcoin ‘inventor’ against Bitcoin

    A fascinating court case involving 111,000 bitcoin and some of the best known players in the cryptocurrency sector has used old legal principles to try to solve a new problem.

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  • 20.Apr.2022
    Swift policy changes vital to offshore wind goals

    Scott McCallum discusses the UK Government's offshore wind ambitions set out in the recently published British energy security strategy, and the policy changes required to achieve these targets. 

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  • 13.Apr.2022
    The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land

    A new register intended to improve transparency of ownership and overall control of land and buildings became operational on 1 April, 2022. Who does it apply to and what does it mean for farming businesses?

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