The Scottish Law Commission (SLC) has proposed a major change to the rules that govern the termination of leases of commercial property in Scotland, giving landlords and tenants greater flexibility. In a new report the SLC concluded that the Scots law doctrine of “tacit relocation”
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Alcohol companies could face tighter restrictions on advertising in order to protect vulnerable people under new Scottish government proposals set out today. The public’s views are being sought on plans to restrict adverts for alcohol at sporting events, on buses, and online and elsewhere to r
Scottish taxpayers could see the amount they pay in tax go up after the Scottish government publishes its income tax plans in December. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday used his first Autumn Statement to announce a number of measures aimed at raising an additional £25 billion in tax revenue, o
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
Whether you are a student, just starting your traineeship or have been qualified for 10 years, managing your own finances is a task that everyone will have to consider.
Following the success of last year's Introduction to Animal Law event, presented by the UK Centre for Animal Law (ALAW), the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association has introduced a new series of events focusing on the law related to animal welfare in the UK in association with ALAW. The first event in
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
In a five part series for Scottish Legal News this week, BTO partner Cat MacLean tells the story of an epic legal battle with the Clydesdale Bank. She explains the reality of litigating against a huge opponent with bottomless pockets, the cost and funding of litigation and the need to find leve
Richard Hepburn, managing director at Millar & Bryce and Landmark Scotland, discusses the state of the Scottish property market. At Millar & Bryce we have witnessed increasingly regular changes to the Scottish property market, and none more so than a reduction in home completions since the r
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the introduction of a bill aimed at consolidating and modernising Scottish law around trusts and making limited changes to the law of intestate succession. The long-awaited Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill, was introduced in the Scottish Parliament last
The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Stewart of Dirleton KC, has announced new additions to his general panel of standing junior counsel to deal with UK government work arising in the Scottish courts. The appointments are as follows: Alan Cowan, Andrew Crawford, Andrew Crosbie, Ayla Iridag, Chris
Title insurance provider Westcor International has given its support to less-advantaged Scottish law students by becoming a Lawscot Foundation sponsor. Westcor International has made a donation to the Foundation which will cover the bursary grant for one Scottish LLB student for a year.
Recently I attended events which got me thinking about the kind of society we are now living in – and the role of the legal profession in it. At the Scottish Mediation conference, Professor Gurchathen Sanghera, a specialist in peace, conflict and violence from the School of International Relat