News 18 December 2018

The Supreme Court finds discharged debtor is entitled to retain PPI compensation

The Supreme Court’s judgment in connection with a dispute over whether a trust deed debtor can retain monies received post final distribution provides...

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News 18 December 2018

More registration on the horizon for the rural sector

Landowners, land agents and their lawyers need to be aware of the proposed new Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land

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Insights 17 December 2018

A kind gift may carry a hefty price tag

The Bank of Mum and Dad (and other kind relatives) is busy these days. But beware the inheritance tax implications of supporting the younger generation

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Insights 29 November 2018

Safe as houses? A Will can secure your family’s future

Making a Will can safeguard the future of your home and your loved ones. Otherwise, their fate may lie in the hands of the law

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News 28 November 2018

Backing a better way to divorce

Good divorce week is a campaign to reduce conflict when parents are separating and to remove blame from the divorce process

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Insights 21 November 2018

Is an agent responsible for HMO licensing?

Letting agents shouldn’t assume that including an HMO licensing clause in agreements with landlords absolves them of responsibility in this regard

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Insights 19 November 2018

Considering adoption to build your family?

This is Adoption Week Scotland 2018 which aims to raise the profile of adoption as an option for children in care, it is important to seek advice rega...

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News 15 November 2018

We should all do our bit for trustee diversity

This article on Trustee Diversity by Alastair Keatinge from our Charities team was featured on Third Force News on Tuesday 13 November

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News 14 November 2018

Trustees needed – your community needs you

Many charities are looking to increase diversity on their boards and bring in different expertise and skills with younger trustees

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News 12 November 2018

Trustees Week - Could you be a 'secret superhero'?

We are delighted to support Trustees Week and congratulate trustees on their work to help the thousands of charities across the country

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News 7 November 2018

Clarifying the “right to roam”

People in Scotland enjoy what is colloquially known as the "right to roam" but this is a misnomer

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News 5 November 2018

The future of civil partnerships in Scotland

Have your say…. the Scottish Government has given the public until 21 December 2018 to share their opinions on the future of civil partnerships in Scotland

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