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Our lawyers are immersed in the industries and sectors in which they operate. Keep abreast of the changing legal landscape with insights from our expert lawyers.

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Publications available on this website provide general information only and do not constitute legal advice. See Legal Notices for further information.

  • 25.Mar.2022
    Managing health and safety risks in the agricultural sector

    With reference to two recent cases, Kevin Clancy discusses what steps landowners and employers should take to ensure health and safety compliance in the agricultural sector. 

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  • 24.Mar.2022
    Employment law hot topics for HR in 2022

    An overview for employers and HR partners of anticipated changes and important cases in employment law over the coming months.

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  • 23.Mar.2022
    New UK safeguard mechanism for international personal data transfers – what organisations need to know

    The UK’s new safeguard mechanism for international transfers of personal data came into force on 21 March 2022. Joanna Boag-Thomson discusses what organisations need to know to ensure they are complying with both the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

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  • 21.Mar.2022
    Health and safety for organisers of sports events

    With sporting events now welcoming back spectators, organisers must consider their health and safety responsibilities.

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  • 16.Mar.2022
    COVID-19: new guidance following the easing of restrictions

    This week, the Scottish Government announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Kevin Clancy outlines what employers need to know about recent changes in the government guidance.

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  • 14.Mar.2022
    Shifting attitudes to tax planning and tax avoidance

    Gillian Campbell discusses the legalities of taxation and why minimising tax is not strictly the primary driver for individuals and families seeking advice.

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  • 10.Mar.2022
    Coronavirus vaccinations in sport: where are we now?

    As the UK and Scottish governments roll out their vaccine programmes, the definition of “fully vaccinated” is likely to be ever-changing. The landscape is constantly evolving, making it challenging for sporting authorities and clubs to confidently adopt a position on mandatory vaccination.

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  • 09.Mar.2022
    One lump or two? sugar, state aid, subsidies and the UK/EU trade regime

    Gordon Downie, Partner in our regulation and markets team, discusses a ruling issued by the High Court concerning state aid and subsidy control rules in the UK post-Brexit.

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  • 07.Mar.2022
    Health and safety inspections: what you need to know and how you can ensure compliance

    As the UK Government continues to lift COVID-19 restrictions, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding businesses that it is continuing to carry out inspections to ensure compliance with the latest guidance.

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  • 01.Mar.2022
    International Women's Day: Exploring imposter syndrome in the legal profession

    Tuesday 8 March 2022 will mark International Women's Day, and the campaign theme this year is #BreakTheBias. Although hashtags are catchy, I was eager to understand what 'breaking the bias' means for my colleagues and I in practice. As we strive to build a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination, it occurred to me that often the biggest obstacle we face in our efforts to value and celebrate our successes is an internal bias toward our own capabilities.

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