BTO Solicitors increase turnover to £23m and invest in future
Scottish legal firm BTO Solicitors report another year of strong performance for the year ending 31 March with continued investment in the future of the business.The firm, with offices in...
Tribunals overwhelmed by AI-generated claims
Employers facing significant rise in time and financial burdens Disgruntled employees in Scotland are turning to artificial intelligence to make claims which are threatening to overwhelm an employment tribunals system...
The cost of caution: how is employment reform shaping hiring and business growth?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduced a significant package of reforms being phased in over several years. Businesses need to stay abreast of the changes; make necessary adjustments to internal...
Scottish business growth is soaring on the wings of angels
Eye-opening research has confirmed what those of us working in and around corporate finance have long recognised: Scotland is a world leader in angel investment, and its power to drive...
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...