Insights

In Jaevee Homes Limited v Mr Steve Fincham, a court found that WhatsApp messages constituted a valid construction contract and that invoices were valid payment notices. 

The recent publication of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (CP30) highlighted the vital importance of the transition to clean power and the need for more offshore wind. 

This article discusses the challenges faced by Scotland’s offshore wind sector in meeting CP30 targets. 

First published in The Herald.

The UK’s climate commitments will not be met without a significant increase in the use of renewables. Changes to the regulations around the costs for using the physical network could stimulate the necessary investment.

First published in The Herald.

In Pacini v Dow Jones & Co Inc, the court applied principles from defamation law to a data protection claim, to determine the meaning of allegedly incorrect personal data contained within two news articles. The case was the first to consider the single meaning of a statement as a preliminary issue in a claim solely based on data protection and the alleged inaccuracy of personal data.

1 May 2025 marks International Workers’ Day, an annual celebration of the progresses made within the labour movement over the years. 

In light of this, Director Gavin Charlton and Trainee Taylor Foster explain how share plans can empower employees globally through aligning their interests with the company, raising engagement, and providing tax-effective financial rewards.

This article reflects on the UK Government’s recent consultation with respect to refining the UK subsidy control regime, and highlighting the key changes that have been effected following a review by the Department for Business and Trade (the DBT).

You’ve submitted your offer, and it has been accepted but now your solicitor/paralegal will need to examine title – what is it they need to check that is different to buying a property in an urban area?   

Scotland is often aligned with England and Wales when it comes to the law, but not always – it has a truly unique, hybrid legal system. This can make dealing with Scottish legal proceedings daunting, which is why we have created our Handling Disputes in Scotland video series.

First featured in The Herald.

With the introduction of the new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules in the October 2024 budget, succession planning is more important than ever in order to look out for future generations. 

We might have expected that five months, one consultation document and thousands of tractors driven through London later, the dust might have started to settle on changes to the IHT regime announced within the Autumn Budget. 

Unfortunately, it is very clear that few individuals feel sure-footed enough in navigating the new IHT landscape to make significant decisions. 

This article was originally published in The Business.

One year on from the Climate Change Committee's announcement that Scotland’s 2030 climate goals were “no longer credible”, and that there was no comprehensive strategy in place for Scotland to achieve net zero, we still await the updated Scottish Government Climate Change Plan. Clare Foster discusses what can be done to get back on track.

This article was originally published in The Business.

From 6 April 2025, HMRC’s official rate of interest will increase. In this brief article, we will provide guidance for employers on which agreements will be affected and what they should look out for.