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The Scottish electorate has voted ‘no’ to independence. However, the ‘no’ vote will still result in constitutional change for Scotland, not least because of the pledge by all main UK political parties to devolve further powers to the Scottish Parliament. Additionally, key provisions of the Scotland Act 2012 will come into force over the next two years giving the Scottish government additional powers and a referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU is proposed for 2017.

Leading law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn today announced its lateral hire of telecommunications luminary, Gordon Moir from niche international practice Webb Henderson. Moir joins the Commercial Disputes, Regulation and Markets team, working out of the firm’s London and Edinburgh offices, and at the offices of overseas clients. He brings with him a team of three.

Qualified as a solicitor in Scotland, England and Wales, Moir adds to the breadth of Shepherd and Wedderburn’s already considerable and award-winning regulatory and transactional expertise.

Leading law firm, Shepherd and Wedderburn is delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth Parry to its Construction and Projects Practice.

Gareth’s 24 years in private practice spans periods at major law firms such as McGrigors and DLA Piper, serving as partner and heading construction teams in each, (14 years and 3 years respectively). He has considerable expertise in major energy, regeneration and infrastructure projects, both in the UK and overseas.

Sainsbury’s has recently concluded the third review of its Legal Community, asking all firms involved to demonstrate expertise, appetite, value for money and an understanding of the demands of the retail sector and Sainsbury’s values.

The review also focused on continued cost management by firms and a willingness to work collaboratively with in-house teams to deliver legal services to the business. Shepherd and Wedderburn’s place on the twelve-firm panel has again been renewed.

Head of Legal at Sainsbury’s, Nick Grant, said: