12 May 2026
Contributors:
Colin Innes, Emma Reid
11 May 2026
Contributor: John MacKenzie
8 May 2026
Contributor: Sarah Holmes
Browse our articles, insights and guides.
26 October 2021
HSE prosecutes contractor due to health and safety breaches during COVID-19 “spot check”
Contributor: Iain Drummond
Kevin Clancy and Iain Drummond consider the recent HSE prosecution and what it means for the construction sector.
20 October 2021
Liquidated damages and partial possession
Contributor: Iain Drummond
Iain Drummond considers the facts and implications of the recent construction case Eco World – Ballymore Embassy Gardens Company Ltd v Dobler UK Ltd.
18 October 2021
Contributor: Deborah Miller
On World Menopause Day, Deborah Miller considers the legal developments in relation to menopause in the workplace, with reference to the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Rooney v Leicester City Council.
14 October 2021
High Court refuses to incorporate “cunningly concealed” terms and conditions
Contributor: Alison Rochester
Alison Rochester and Roddy Forgie discuss the importance of certain provisions being clearly visible in the terms and conditions of a contract, with reference to a recent case in the High Court.
14 October 2021
Unidentifiable legatees: who should receive the legacy?
Contributor: Thomas McFarlane
In the recent case of Vindex Trustees Limited, the Inner House of the Court of Session declined to provide directions on who should receive a legacy when the legatee listed in the will could not be identified. This article looks at the reasoning behind this decision.
13 October 2021
TCC decides multiple payment applications can be one dispute
Contributor: Iain Drummond
Iain Drummond considers the recent TCC decision in Quadro Services Ltd v Creagh Concrete Products Ltd and its implications.
13 October 2021
Red Bull v Bullards: balancing brand protection and reputation
Contributor: Matt Phillip
Protecting your intellectual property is vital in the modern market, but how do you do this without damaging your reputation? Matt Phillip and John Mackenzie explore this with reference to a recent case.
12 October 2021
The Tenant Farming Commissioner’s code of practice on the conduct of rent reviews
Contributor: Hamish Lean
Hamish Lean examines the laws applicable to rent reviews and provides recommended steps for the conduct of the rent review itself in the rural sector.
10 October 2021
Carbon capture market takes root
Contributors:
Stuart Greenwood, Hamish Lean
Carbon Agreements can be a useful tool for landowners looking to make the most of commercial opportunities on their property while offsetting carbon emissions, explain Hamish Lean and Stuart Greenwood.
6 October 2021
Can you inherit digital assets?
Contributor: Emma Hendrie
Often when writing a will, people will consider physical property as well as any investments and sums held in bank accounts. However, many will fail to consider their digital assets – such as family photos stored on their phone, writings on a computer or cryptocurrency.
5 October 2021
Collateral warranties as construction contracts: a cautionary tale
Contributor: Leigh Herd
Leigh Herd examines a recent construction case that concerns the circumstances in which a collateral warranty will be considered in a construction contract.
5 October 2021
Visit visas for short-term work
Contributor: John Vassiliou
With borders and workplaces opening back up, John Vassiliou examines the change in the rules regarding visit visas for short-term work post Brexit.
27 September 2021
Contributor: Leigh Herd
The Technology and Construction Court in Downs Road Development LLP v Laxmanbhai Construction (UK) Ltd [2021] EWHC 2441 (TCC) held that an Adjudicator’s decision not to consider a line of defence was a breach of natural justice and was not enforceable, nor could part of the decision be severed.
23 September 2021
Bitter pill for the ICO to swallow as fine on pharmacy reduced
Contributor: Ruairidh Leishman
A recent appeal by a pharmacy Doorstep Dispensaree Limited was successful in reducing a Monetary Penalty Notice issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office by approximately two thirds. Ruairidh Leishman, solicitor in our commercial disptues team, explains why.
23 September 2021
How does the Information Commissioner’s Office determine the level of fine?
In October 2020 the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) imposed a penalty of £20 million on British Airways following a data breach involving more than 400,000 customers – a significant reduction from its original intention to issue a fine of £183 million. What factors does the ICO considers in determining the appropriate level of a fine?
30 August 2021
Not every lease of land is an agricultural lease
Contributor: Hamish Lean
Hamish Lean discusses the qualifying factors for attaining an agricultural lease in the rural sector.
30 August 2021
Warning: Failure to appoint replacement contracts administrator leaves employer picking up the bill
Contributor: Iain Drummond
Tara Davison examines the legal responsibilities of contractors in a recent case.
27 August 2021
Managing risk throughout the construction materials shortage
Contributor: Iain Drummond
With the construction sector facing a crisis with regard to the availability of key materials, Eilidh Dobson examines what considerations the industry needs to take to weather the storm.
24 August 2021
Free Britney: How would Britney Spears’ conservatorship have played out under Scots law?
Contributor: Malcolm Rust
Britney Spears’ 13-year conservatorship has led many to consider capacity issues for the first time. What is a conservatorship? And how might the more controversial aspects of the singer’s case have played out in Scotland?
18 August 2021
The green road to electric vehicles – is it time for fewer carrots and more sticks?
Contributor: Susan Swan
The Scottish Government has committed to ensuring that the economic recovery from Covid-19 is a green one. This green recovery will contribute to Scotland’s legally binding targets of a 75% reduction in all greenhouse gases compared with 1990 by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2045.
3 August 2021
Clauses for concern: Supreme Court ruling on liquidated damages
Contributor: Iain Drummond
Liquidated damages clauses are common in construction contracts and typically apply where the contractor fails to complete works by specified dates due to reasons for which the contractor is culpable. They are generally calculated according to the period between the specified dates and actual completion. But what happens if the contractor does not reach completion?
26 July 2021
Do landlords have an obligation to provide their tenants with a water supply?
In the recent case of Granton Central Developments Ltd v Len Lothian Ltd, the Appeal Court confirmed that a landlord was not obliged to provide a tenant with a supply of water to the leased premises.
22 July 2021
Compensation for infringement of intellectual property rights
Contributor: Ruairidh Leishman
What compensation are you entitled to following infringement of intellectual property rights? Ruairidh Leishman, a solicitor in our commercial disputes team, explains in this insightful article.
19 July 2021
Challenging and contesting a Will
Contributor: Stephanie Hepburn
This practical guide sets out the main grounds of challenging or contesting a Will in Scotland, as well as in England and Wales, where the law differs.
