Knowledge

What real burdens could rural landowners face when diversifying rural land for agritourism? 

This article provides an overview of the recent negotiations and changes to the tariffs implemented by the US regarding the automobile industry.

Court held that an insolvent company was required to provide adequate security when enforcing an adjudication decision. 

Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) are a great way to reward employees who have invested their time and effort into a business, while also promoting the success of the company itself. This article will look at LTIPs and how they can be used to reward long-term performance within business and in turn, retain key employees.

Striking a balance between achieving a just energy transition and honouring the promises made in the Employment Rights Bill may prove difficult as job security is a priority for many in the North East of Scotland. This article considers the potential obstacles the government and businesses may face. A shortened version of this article was first published in The Herald.

A summary of the key points in the Civil Justice Council’s Final Report on litigation funding, published June 2025.

In Disclosure and Barring Service v Tata Consultancy Services Ltd the Court of Appeal considered the interpretation of a condition precedent to uphold the Technology and Construction Court’s decision and find against an employer seeking liquidated damages. 

In this second instalment in our joint ventures series, we’re now diving deeper into the various forms that such joint ventures can take.

Forthtay Limited Employee Trust has lost its appeal against a Scottish Government decision that saw it forced to sell an area of its land in St. Andrews to a community body.

This recent English appeal court judgment serves as a timely reminder for the hotel and hospitality industry of the importance of complying with the obligations set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (and associated regulations).

This week the UK Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd, providing clarification on developers’ rights to recover remedial costs and the extended application of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Our summary of five key intellectual property cases from the food and drink industry reported over the last 18 months, which distils the facts and outcomes from each case into helpful take aways and tips for businesses and individuals operating in the sector. 

In the current financial climate, development projects are commencing under increasingly tight budgets, with contractors typically accepting less risk under much more restrictive scopes. In this article, we provide some top tips on how to protect against unexpected financial claims during development projects, and how to minimise the impact of such claims if they are made. 

The Clean Industry Bonus is designed to drive new investment by offshore wind developers in clean energy manufacturing and highly skilled jobs within the UK’s industrial towns, cities, and net zero supply chains. In this article, Gordon Downie explores the details of the new funding scheme.First published in Business Scotland Magazine.

Offshore wind faces global headwinds from supply chain woes to political indecision, but the UK – buoyed by new government momentum – remains committed to unlocking its full potential by 2030.First published in The Herald.

The government’s latest White Paper on immigration details key changes to sponsorship of foreign workers. This article spotlights the main changes and what businesses and individuals should do now to prepare.

The publication of the consultation for the establishment of the Marine Recovery Fund by the UK Government represents a major step forward in removing one of the key barriers to deployment of offshore wind in the UK. This article explains what the MRF is, its importance to the delivery of offshore wind, and what needs to happen next. First published in The Herald.

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.

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.

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.