Insights 15 September 2025

Roll with it: The door’s not closed on short-term lets in Edinburgh

With Edinburgh’s hotel rooms in high demand during major events, Clare Wilson explores how homeowners can benefit from short-term lets despite tighter rules

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Insights 11 September 2025

The future of construction retentions: Ban or protection?

Michael Kitson examines proposed changes to construction retentions and what they could mean for industry payment practices and working capital

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Insights 10 September 2025

The last straw: understanding cumulative breaches in dismissal claims

James Siwela highlights how a series of employer actions can breach trust and lead an employee to resign under the “last straw” doctrine

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Insights 8 September 2025

Merging to survive: Major changes for charities as cash crisis deepens

Helen Kidd highlights how rising operational costs and dwindling funding are pushing more Scottish charities to consider mergers as a vital strategy for survival

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Insights 4 September 2025

What next for Purpose Built Student Accommodation in Scotland?

Alison Mackay examines the future of Scotland’s Purpose Built Student Accommodation sector, highlighting strong investor interest despite regulatory uncertainty

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Insights 28 August 2025

When to review your Will?

Reviewing your Will should ideally be done at least every five years, or sooner if your personal circumstances have changed

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Insights 27 August 2025

Business, marriage and the perils of unintended consequences

If you have a family firm, your business and matrimonial arrangements may be more entwined than you think and some business decisions may need to be checked by a family lawyer

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Insights 19 August 2025

When redundancy is unfair: The duty to consider other roles

Katherine Irvine examines a recent EAT decision underscoring the need for employers to consider alternative employment for redundancy dismissals

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Insights 13 August 2025

Sentebale enquiry: Key lessons for charity governance

Connor Barnes reflects on the governance gaps exposed by the Sentebale enquiry and the lessons for trustees

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Insights 31 July 2025

From ideas to impact: Legal essentials for Scotland’s tech sector

Scotland’s tech sector is surging - Alastair Smith explains why early legal advice is key to turning innovation into lasting success

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Insights 28 July 2025

WhatsApp exchanges may form legally binding contracts

Michael Kitson warns contractors and developers negotiating contracts not to presume text messages and those sent via messaging apps are not legally-binding

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Insights 24 July 2025

Can employers assess employees before consulting on redundancy?

Carla Codona considers a ruling that sheds light on fairness in redundancy processes involving early employee assessments

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