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In this article, Hamish Patrick and Fiona McKerrell, discuss key points relating to ‘post insolvency working capital’ within The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act.

The First Tier Tribunal has considered the first substantively contested application for a Remediation Contribution Order under the Building Safety Act 2022.Iain Drummond and Nikki Forde discuss the decision. 

One year on from the Building Safety Act 2022 coming into force, Colin Bathgate explains the legislation’s significance for the hotel sector.  

A summary of the top 5 important Health and Safety Prosecutions from 2023, as well as takeaways from recent cases that businesses can learn from.

On 20 March 2024 the EU’s General Court overturned the decision of the EU to impose sanctions on former F1 driver Nikita Mazepin. The decision, which may pave the way for further challenges in the UK and Canada, provides an insight into what constitutes an “association” for sanctions purposes.   

Reforms proposed by the Bill will be relevant to multiple aspects of the use and management of Land in Scotland. Stuart Greenwood breaks down the key areas affected and how the regulations will change.

There are limited circumstances in which there may be a claim against SEPA or a local authority for compensation in relation to flood risk prevention and management operations.

Madgalena MacLean and Alison Hetherington summarise the key issues for developers to consider when deciding whether to implement a planning permission and proceed with construction.

Against the backdrop of a challenging financial landscape for the licensed trade and the hospitality and leisure sector, Kevin Clancy unpacks pertinent matters for insolvency practitioners.

On 22 February 2024 the UK government published its first sanctions strategy. The strategy, titled “Deter, Disrupt and Demonstrate”, highlights the areas being prioritised by the UK government and provides an insight into the changes that can be expected in the UK sanctions regime in coming years. 

The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill passed Stage 3 on 21 March 2024 and will be enacted into law. How will the licensing schemes work in practice and what are some key things to consider?

In response to criticism of recent eligibility criteria changes for certain financial promotion exemptions, the UK government announced in the 2024 Spring Budget that these changes would be partially reversed from 27 March 2024.

Nathaniel Buckingham and Hayley Russell discuss our Top 5 Adjudication cases of 2023 and highlight some of the key commercial lessons arising.

Businesses found employing workers without a right to work can now be fined at significantly higher levels. 

In January, the Competition and Markets Authority’s Subsidy Advice Unit published their report assessing the UK Space Agency’s plans for a subsidy scheme that will help firms based in Great Britain to develop their satellite communications capabilities.

New data suggests that car exports from the UK to Azerbaijan have soared since the imposition of sanctions on Russia. With Government ministers calling on car suppliers to take a closer look at their supply chains, UK companies must take steps to consider where their products are ending up. 

Given the investigation of the Captain Tom Foundation, there’s understandable scepticism surrounding how charity funds are regulated.Heather Bird and Madeleine Gill consider how charity trustees can find themselves in hot water if they fail to adhere to their duties. 

With the current Red Sea crisis at hand, we explore what legal options are available to those within the energy sector facing significant delays due to the diversion of shipments. First published in The Herald.

Ahead of the upcoming general election, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his key Spring Budget yesterday afternoon. 

The impact of period anxiety on women’s participation in sport at all levels is well recognised. Research and discussion has resulted in positive steps to address this issue, but is enough being done and is insisting that women wear white unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010? 

The Court of Appeal’s decision regarding conflicting provisions in DnaNudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd highlights the importance of ensuring there’s no provision clashes when drafting articles of association. 

The Scottish Government created the Register of Persons holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) in order to increase transparency of land and property control. Penalties under the regulations come into force on 1 April 2024 and failure to comply could lead to hefty fines.  

The law on Additional Dwelling supplement is evolving and significant changes are coming into force on 1 April 2024. Here we consider how they might impact proposed transactions.

Carly Duckett provides an overview of potential changes to fresh food packaging regulations, summarising what those regulations would mean for organisations in the food and drink sector and what steps those organisations should be taking now in preparation.