Legal leaders Brodies post revenue up to £138.8m with 16 years of growth
Brodies, a UK top 50 law firm headquartered in Scotland, posted revenue of £138.8m for the financial year ending 30 April, up 11 per cent from £125.3m in the previous...
Dentons report £336m record revenues with work in Ireland and Middle East
The UK, Irish and Middle Eastern division of international law firm Dentons recorded revenues of £336m for the year ended 30 April 2026, representing a 10 per cent growth in...
Shepherd and Wedderburn post ninth year of increased growth
Scottish legal firm Shepherd and Wedderburn has increased its turnover by over 6 per cent to £83.1m for the year ended 30 April 2026. Net profit improved by 2 per...
Martyn’s Law 2027: how the Terrorism Protection Act will impact UK events, venues and security
The new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law) will have implications in many business sectors, especially for venues and events with a capacity of over...
Renewable energy developments on croft land offers opportunities for rural Scotland
Scotland’s drive towards net zero by 2045 continues to create significant opportunities for renewable energy and infrastructure development across Scotland. Advances in onshore wind, solar and battery storage technology and...
Energy transition investment and M&A market show signs of resilience and growth
After a period of turbulence across the global investment landscape, Scotland’s M&A market is showing signs of renewed vigour. While macroeconomic and geopolitical factors have caused fluctuations in deal flow...
What should landowners check before selling land for development in Scotland?
Selling land in Scotland, whether for development, diversification or estate restructuring, can seem straightforward. However, beneath the surface lie challenges that can catch even experienced landowners off guard. Based on...
How Inheritance Tax changes affect succession planning for farming and rural businesses ahead of the RHS
Succession planning is a key consideration for many rural businesses. Even though it can be difficult, ignoring it is not an option. Anyone who owns a business needs to plan...
Flurry of energy industry activity helps Burness Paull break £100m turnover threshold
Legal work for Cruden Homes on its £1.3bn Granton Waterfront Regeneration Project and the £216m acquisition by Dubai-based Sidara of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group have helped Burness Paull break the £100m...
Brodies appoint CFO alongside six new partners
Scottish legal firm Brodies has created six new partners following a round of promotions and also appointed a new chief financial officer.Real estate lawyers Jenna Monteith, David Bales and Rory...