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In the first instalment of our series on joint ventures in the clean energy sector, Euan Small, Senior Solicitor in our corporate finance team, sets out the top ten considerations to keep in mind when forming a joint venture.
Ahead of the mandatory identity verification requirements set out in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) going live this year, we explain who will be impacted by the new requirements, when the new requirements will be introduced, what steps companies will need to take to verify identities, and how it will all work.
Our second instalment in our back to buy-in basics series provides some top tips for trustees when deciding the benefits to insure in a buy-in transaction.
The onshore wind sector poses significant health and safety risks to workers. This article provides an overview of the duties and risks posed for employers in the industry, with tips on how to comply with regulations being provided.
First published in The Herald.
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.