Knowledge

Iain Drummond examines the effectiveness of contractual liability clauses with reference to a recent case in which a company’s almost £30 million claim was limited to just £3,225.

Keith McLaren discusses how a growing desire to use wealth for good, means many clients are prioritising philanthropy when it comes to personal wealth planning.

Natasha’s Law requires food producers to adhere to updated regulations concerning the labelling of ingredients and allergens in certain foods. Does Natasha’s Law apply to your business?

How are factors such as COVID-19, inflation and a move towards more ethical investment practices affecting private wealth in the UK? Chris McGill, Partner in our private wealth and tax team, explains.

Hamish Lean, Partner and Head of our rural property team, discusses the problems that can arise when partnership tenancies change.

Writing for International Corporate Rescue, Dr Hamish Patrick, Partner in our banking and finance team, comments on the Scottish courts’ refusal of assistance under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.

The risk of COVID-19 transmission can arise from droplet transmission, contact transmission and from aerosol transmission. Good ventilation plays a part in reducing how much virus is in the air, thus reducing the risk from aerosol transmission.

Court of Session judge Lady Poole has been appointed as the chair of the Scottish inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic. Our lawyers outline the 12 areas of investigation and how organisations that wish to engage with the inquiry should proceed

The Court of Session has considered whether court proceedings can be raised to interrupt time bar, despite a contractual provision requiring adjudication before litigation. 

A recent judgment of the High Court clarified the effect of Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) 62.18, the enforcement of arbitral awards made in a foreign jurisdiction, and the circumstances in which the Court may grant a stay of enforcement of them.

A recent decision of the High Court serves as a useful reminder of the potential for criminal liability for insolvency practitioners arising from a failure to notify proposed collective redundancies.

Following an extensive consultation, The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) intend to update existing product safety regulations.

For many, litigation funding will be a term regularly associated with high value disputes and group actions.  However, litigation funding is increasingly being viewed as an avenue to promoting access to justice across a diverse range of disputes.

Deer fences are often used as a method for managing the impact of wild deer. These fences can, however, conflict with the public’s right of responsible access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

Iain Drummond considers the recent case of Shanghai Shipyard Co. Ltd. V. Reignwood International Investment and its implications for parent company guarantees in construction contracts.

More than 100 global leaders will come together at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. Here, our clean energy specialists identify a number of key commitments they expect from world leaders during this crucial conference.

Short-term letting operators should prepare for potential licensing law changes that are currently undergoing consultation. Kevin Clancy, Partner and licensing specialist in our commercial disputes team, explains how the proposed changes could impact short-term lets.