Category - Litigation

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.

Top marks for Ledingham Chalmers graduates

Posted, 19 July 2019 in News
Categories: Corporate | Litigation | Private client | Us

The full service law firm congratulates its recent graduates starting as trainees this year and next.

When employees move on — what’s changed with restrictive covenants?

Posted, 17 July 2019 by Rebecca Walker in Views
Categories: Employment | Litigation

Does one unreasonable clause mean the end of the line for an otherwise enforceable restrictive covenant? Not anymore. Senior associate Rebecca Walker explains.

Mind your language — personal guarantees and personal interpretation

Posted, 29 May 2019 by Laura Edmunds in Views
Categories: Commercial contracts | Corporate | Litigation

A recent case shows how easy it is for parties to differently interpret the intention of a personal guarantee. Laura Edmunds explains.

Pre pack administration — the word on the (high) street

Posted, 17 May 2019 by Tim Thomas in Views
Categories: Bankruptcy and insolvency law | Insights | Litigation

The retail sector’s taken a few significant hits recently when it comes to businesses facing insolvency. We take a look at what’s afoot.

DIY addict. Fire-breather. Artist and yogi. Meet trainee solicitor Natalie Coll.

Posted, 14 May 2019 in News
Categories: Commercial property | Litigation | Private client | Us

In our next team profile, we catch up with Aberdeen-based, trainee solicitor Natalie Coll.

Tribunals, time off and toffee pudding — meet trainee solicitor Alanah Mills

Posted, 08 May 2019 in News
Categories: Employment | Litigation | Residential property | Us

In the latest of our meet the team profiles, we turn the spotlight on one of our second year trainees.

Scottish law firm eyes growth with raft of promotions and appointments

Posted, 04 April 2019 in News
Categories: Commercial property | Litigation | Private client | Rural | Us

The full service law firm announces seven promotions — including two partners — across three of its offices in Scotland.

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