Knowledge

Onshore wind is central to the UK’s Clean Power 2030 goals, but delivery will hinge on planning, grid access and charging reform.

Scotland has many public rights of way. But many are not officially recorded, and the various rights and responsibilities can be a tricky area.

Key takeaways from the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Bristol Airport v Welsh Ministers

Nearly thirty years after asbestos was banned in the UK, it is still a very real issue for the construction industry.

What businesses who offer employee share incentive schemes should be thinking about as the new tax year begins.

Partner Euan Murray and Solicitor Steven McLaughlin explore the infrastructure challenges faced by current clean energy projects.

The Court of Appeal has overturned the Mazur ruling in relation to unauthorised individuals conducting litigation.

The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents [2026] UKSC 3 marks the most significant judgement in relation to the patentability of AI in the UK so far and provides important guidance on how the UKIPO and courts will approach computer-implemented inventions going forward.

The rights, obligations and remedies provided by the Sales of Goods Act 1979.

Agricultural workers bring with them a specific set of employment rules which farming businesses should be aware of and ready for.

With an uptick in disputes over estates between beneficiaries, executors, or other family members, and challenges to wills becoming more commonplace in recent years, Partner Stephanie Hepburn looks at what you can do now to protect your family’s future. This article was originally published in The Scotsman. 

The law treats locked gates differently depending on whether the access they prevent arises from a private servitude right, a public right of way, or the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

A personal account from Keith McLaren, a Partner in our Private Wealth and Tax team, who is involved in a project that delivers and installs operating theatres around the world.

An outline of the current Scottish legislation on sheep worrying, what steps farmers and landowners can take to protect their flocks, the types of penalties that exist, and how our Rural Disputes team can assist with any related issues.

The legal framework around fire safety in Scotland, and suggested actions for owners of businesses and properties.

A ‘real burden’ is a legal restriction on how a piece of Scottish land can be used. This can create problems for people who want to diversify rural businesses.

Kamal v Tax Policy Associates marks the first judicial application of the UK’s anti-SLAPP regime, with the High Court rejecting a defamation claim arising from public-interest reporting on alleged tax avoidance. The decision highlights the importance of protecting public-interest journalism and comes amid calls to expand the regime further.

The decision in Murrayfield Curling Ltd v Murrayfield Ice Rink Ltd illustrates some of the reasons for which the Lands Tribunal can refuse applications to vary and/or discharge title conditions in Scotland.

When someone dies, the original (principal) will is needed to deal with their estate. If that cannot be found, this can create difficulties for the administration of the estate. However, all is not lost and steps can be taken which, if successful, can revive the lost will.

On 6 April, the next batch of updates introduced by the Employment Act 2025 will come into force. Here’s everything you need to know.

A recent Court of Session decision highlights the risks of oral sub-contracts and the value of maintaining clear records and evidence of commercial agreements.

Succession planning is a key consideration for anyone who owns any assets that require ongoing management. The first step is to have clear conversations with everyone involved.

Exploring the impact of the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 a year on since it came into force.

Maternity leave: the legal rights and obligations, and what employers can do beyond the essentials