News and Views

Negotiating construction contracts — a checklist

As lockdown eases, and with sites open again, justifying any delays and failures to meet contract requirements will be firmly in the spotlight.

COVID-19 and a post-Brexit world — catalysts for business model re-evaluation

Posted, 04 August 2020 by Linda Tinson in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and rural | Private client | Rural

There's arguably never been a more appropriate time for those in farming businesses to step back and look at what comes next. Partner Linda Tinson tells us more.

From frying pan to fire…and back again?

Posted, 27 July 2020 by John Lee in Views
Categories: Employment | Insights

What will a no deal Brexit mean for employment law? And will commercial and legal freedoms be worth the cost?

How to take control of your divorce

Posted, 22 July 2020 by Emma Somerville in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and family law | Family law | Insights | Private client

Collaborative divorce can be faster, cheaper, and less stressful than the court alternative. We take a look.

A place in the country?

Posted, 20 July 2020 by Linda Tinson in Views
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and rural | Insights | Private client | Rural

Partner Linda Tinson takes a look at the latest news from the rural property market.

COVID-19 — LCEA visitor and viewer information

Posted, 13 July 2020 in News
Categories: Coronavirus | Coronavirus and us | Coronavirus and residential property | Us

Here's how we're keeping clients and colleagues safe now that lockdown's easing.

Approval of new worldwide petroleum asset sale and purchase agreement

Posted, 13 July 2020 by Peter Murray in Views
Categories: Corporate | Insights | Us

The Association of International Petroleum Negotiators has approved a new model form asset sale and purchase agreement.

Patents and innovation in Scotland — not new news?

Posted, 11 July 2020 by Jody Mitchell in Views
Categories: Corporate | Insights | Intellectual property

Latest figures from the UK Intellectual Property Office suggest innovation is alive and well in Scotland. We take a look at the role of patents in this process.