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The most extensive exercise in fixing croft rents in nearly two decades

The case of Olive Borland v Crofters on the Lochend Estate was “the most extensive exercise in fixing croft rents in nearly two decades.” The landowner…

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Don’t blur the lines between employees and volunteers

Scottish charities warned: Blurred lines between volunteers and staff risk costly legal claims. Use "agreements," not contracts, to protect status.

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Simple steps for easing your journey through life

Cohabitation, pre- and postnup agreements protect assets and reduce conflict. Legal clarity makes breakups easier to navigate and cheaper.

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Cool heads crucial for couples considering a separation this Divorce Day

Stressed couples reacting to a difficult Christmas are advised not to make any hasty decisions about their future - seeking advice from experts is a good…

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The “right to be forgotten” is not an absolute right

The "right to be forgotten" allows for link removal if data is irrelevant, but it’s not absolute and rarely applies to public company registers.

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Understanding legal rights

In Scotland, Legal Rights act as forced inheritance for spouses and children. Early planning helps ensure your estate reaches your intended heirs.

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Significant litigation success for our client defending a commercial claim

Our litigation experts successfully secured a six-figure sum for our client in a rare motion for an interim payment to account of an award of expenses.

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Challenging a Will - FAQs

Challenging a Will in Scotland requires raising an "action of reduction" based on specific grounds like incapacity, undue influence, or lack of formal validity.

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