Knowledge

Andrew Hall, Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Head of Housebuilding, shares his views.

The Technology and Construction Court has reinforced that in construction projects an employer must “pay now, argue later”, and while the court stopped short of striking out a subsequent claim where the employer had attempted the opposite, it refused to allow the employer’s claim to proceed pending payment.

Scotland’s farms are ripe for low-carbon practices while woodland is both a climate-friendly and tax-efficient investment.

Why are we not treating climate change like the pandemic?

Scotland will need to take urgent action to achieve its aim of achieving a 75% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 in order to meet its 2045 net zero target.

Does your construction business know if it is “cheating or competing”? According to research conducted on behalf of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), only 6% of firms in the construction centre are familiar with how competition law operates.

The forestry industry can play a vital role in the ‘green recovery’ from COVID-19 with its ability to support wind farms, grow locally-sourced sustainable timber and provide carbon offsetting services, writes Stuart Greenwood, a Partner in our rural property and infrastructure team.

As the world grapples with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments are seeking to identify those industry sectors best placed to help drive investment and employment opportunities.

Five top tips for UK employers operating group life trusts, whether registered or excepted.

The Supreme Court judgment in Bresco Electrical Services Ltd v Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd has clarified the interplay between adjudication and the process of insolvency set-off.  

The Scottish courts have recently considered a complaint made by an individual about odours emitted from a nearby waste water treatment plant. This article discusses the court’s view on the evidential burden on those complaining of ‘nuisance’, and the evidence required in support of the complaint.

What finance documents can be electronically signed under Scots law? We take a look at the key considerations for lenders and borrowers.

This step by step guide from the Shepherd and Wedderburn employment team explains the consultation process for collective and individual redundancies. 

The recent decision of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd v Harron Homes Ltd is a reminder of the importance of complying with contractual dispute resolution clauses.

Kevin Clancy highlights the key differences between improvement and prohibition notices issued by health and safety inspectors and suggests what action recipients can take to best navigate the process.

Recent events have put a strain on my relationship with my business partners and we cannot agree on how to proceed. What are my legal options?

Scottish Futures Trust publishes guide explaining the operating model currently in place in relation to the contract management of PPP, PFI, hub and NPD health and education projects in Scotland. 

Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) publishes Programme Approach to Handback, which covers various issues Authorities, Project Cos and FM Providers should be aware of prior to the Handback of Facilities.

An update on the Bank of England’s Term Funding Scheme with Additional Incentives for Small to Mid-size Enterprises (TFSME).