News and Views

For the record...can employees secretly record a meeting?

Posted, 15 August 2019 by Alanah Mills in Views
Categories: Employment | Insights

In an era where mobile phones can serve as portable recording studios, solicitor Alanah Mills looks at what employers can do about secret recordings at work.

Ledingham Chalmers welcomes 2019 trainee intake

Posted, 13 August 2019 in News
Categories: Careers | Us

Find out the latest news about who’s joining us this year, and what’s happening with the second years and newly qualified solicitors.

Cross border transactions — the benefits of tapping into an International network

Posted, 02 August 2019 by Rod Hutchison in Views
Categories: Corporate | Oil and gas | Us

With international transactions, it's worth getting the right, local arrangements in place early on to help get deals over the line.

Succession and separate advice — making a difference

Posted, 31 July 2019 by Linda Tinson in Views
Categories: Private client | Rural

Taking separate legal advice, alongside open and honest communication with everyone involved, is a crucial part of getting the right succession arrangements in place.

New guidance on the applicability of liquidated damages

Posted, 26 July 2019 by Sarah Stuart in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Insights | Litigation

The devil’s in the detail. We look at how a recent case in England provides guidance on the interpretation of LADs.

Love Island — a summer of love and cohabitation

Posted, 24 July 2019 by Rosie Allan in Views
Categories: Family law | Private client

From the Balearics to Banchory — The ITV2 programme’s got us thinking about the importance of cohabitation agreements in Scotland.

Luxury, new-build living in Cruden Bay

Posted, 24 July 2019 by Mike Cunningham in Views
Categories: Private client | Residential property

Who fancies a new-build in a thriving, friendly community? Well help’s at hand with this round-up of properties in the picturesque village near Peterhead.