Insights 21 October 2020

How has Covid-19 changed the way we litigate in Scotland?
How has Covid-19 changed the way we litigate in Scotland?

Legislation introduced to help manage legal processes during the pandemic has not only modernised traditional court methods but encouraged use of ADR approaches

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Insights 15 October 2020

Politics must meet practicality if we want to see more turbines turning
Politics must meet practicality if we want to see more turbines turning

In the Herald on Thursday 15 October, Susan Law explains why she believes more must be done to improve the infrastructure in Scotland to ensure renewa...

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Insights 7 October 2020

Strong leadership has never been more important for our charities
Strong leadership has never been more important for our charities

David Dunsire believes that bold thinking and actions are needed as he joins third sector chairs to discuss successful strategies at the ACOSVO event ...

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Insights 7 October 2020

Is a Living Will the same as a Power of Attorney?
Is a Living Will the same as a Power of Attorney?

There’s often confusion over whether these are one and the same. Both provide reassurance and clarity but they do so in very different ways

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Insights 21 September 2020

Covid-19 : Furlough factor adds new dimension to ensuring fair play with redundancies
Covid-19 : Furlough factor adds new dimension to ensuring fair play with redundancies

Ben Doherty urges companies considering redundancies to pause and consider whether the current circumstances mean that amendments are required to the ...

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Insights 11 September 2020

Covid-19 : Employers need to be aware of increased threat of data breaches from homeworking
Covid-19 : Employers need to be aware of increased threat of data breaches from homeworking

Companies face an increased risk of data breaches and heavy fines because of staff working from home long term and must take action to reduce the threat

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Insights 9 September 2020

Covid-19 : Recommendations for employers considering coronavirus testing in their workplace

Covid-19 : Recommendations for employers considering coronavirus testing in their workplace

Some general guidance for employers who may wish to include testing staff for coronavirus in the event of an outbreak in their business

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Insights 4 September 2020

Planning a holiday? Don’t get burnt by fast-changing rules – consider a Power of Attorney
Planning a holiday? Don’t get burnt by fast-changing rules – consider a Power of Attorney

The current dynamic situation, particularly with regard to non-essential travel, highlights an often-overlooked need for a PoA

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Insights 25 August 2020

Japanese Knotweed – a change in perception
Japanese Knotweed – a change in perception

Recent studies indicate a potential shift in the reporting of Japanese Knotweed and a trend towards new perceptions of it amongst property stakeholders

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Insights 17 August 2020

An analysis of Scotland’s proposed new hate crime law with Reaction & Brent Haywood
An analysis of Scotland’s proposed new hate crime law with Reaction & Brent Haywood

Oliver Rhodes' recent article for Reaction, the commentary and analysis website, draws heavily on Brent Haywood's concerns about Scotland’s new hate crime bill

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Insights 14 August 2020

Wills – Do I really need one?
Wills – Do I really need one?

Yes, if you want the people you hope and expect to inherit from your estate to receive the assets you wish them to have

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Insights 27 July 2020

Now is the time for us to streamline a justice system that’s too expensive
Now is the time for us to streamline a justice system that’s too expensive

Brent Haywood suggests the debate regarding virtual courts for criminal cases should be sparked for civil justice, with Scottish business being a voic...

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