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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.

  • 30.Jun.2022
    Copyright in fictional characters: Del Boy in the High Court

    A recent High Court decision has significantly influenced the rights of both owners and third parties when it comes to the use of popular characters born out of TV shows, books and other works. 

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  • 27.Jun.2022
    Tenancies can be passed on without involving landlord

    Hamish Lean, Partner and Head of Rural Property, discusses how secure agricultural tenants can sell their interests without involving the landlord. 

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  • 24.Jun.2022
    Cost of living crisis – top tax saving tips

    In this tough economic climate, Heather Bird, Senior Associate in our private wealth and tax team, offers tax saving tips that could considerably impact your tax bill. 

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  • 21.Jun.2022
    Dorothy the turkey, veganism and the Equality Act 2010

    With reference to a recent case, Deborah Miller explores whether veganism is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

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  • 08.Jun.2022
    The future is now – getting in gear for the pensions dashboard

    Pensions dashboards are set to make their long-awaited debut as early as next year – and getting ready to connect could be no small task. Find out what this means for schemes in brief here.

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  • 08.Jun.2022
    A quick guide to discretionary death benefits

    Our pensions team provide a quick guide to discretionary death benefits, which covers key points to investigate when dealing with member deaths. From checking scheme rules to unpicking complex family situations, we highlight potential pitfalls and offer solutions to the most common problems.

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  • 01.Jun.2022
    Transforming public procurement - draft Procurement Bill published

    Euan Murray discusses the UK Government's recently published draft Procurement Bill, and the changes it has introduced to the current legislation.  

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  • 01.Jun.2022
    Legal time bar in Scotland – allowance of standstill agreements

    Iain Drummond and Lindsay Robinson consider the introduction of standstill agreements in Scotland and the practical benefits for parties.

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  • 31.May.2022
    Why a quiet word is often the way to resolve farm disputes

    Hamish Lean discusses the role of The Tenant Farming Commissioner and methods of dispute resolution within the agricultural industry. 

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  • 25.May.2022
    Clean energy leaders meet to power decarbonisation at All-Energy

    All-Energy 2022, held at the SECC in Glasgow on 11-12 May, was the first time the UK’s largest low carbon energy and full supply chain renewables event had been held since COP26. We reflect on the key takeaways from the sessions chaired by our clean energy lawyers on mobilising finance for decarbonisation projects, and the future of offshore wind.

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    Shepherd and Wedderburn advises Fiera Real Estate on the acquisition of multi-million pound distribution facility at Eurocentral

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