The more things change, the more they stay the same
Succession has been a prominent subject in British public and political life during 2022 At Burness Paull ‘succession’ – the action or process of inheriting a title, office or property...
Planet or profits? Why ESG investors still face a challenge
Funds that prioritise socialand environmentalbenefits are popular but problematic ESG funds, short for Environmental, Social and Governance, are attracting more and more investor attention every year. According to the data...
Mission possible
The vision for Scotland’s life sciences sector was for it to be worth £8 billion by 2025. That was before Covid and Brexit. How is it faring? Few of us...
Repower, recharge, rethink: what’s next for Scotland’s energy sector?
Ahead of law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP’s annual renewable energy seminar, Partner Andy McFarlane discusses how Scotland’s energy sector has moved on from last year’s Cop26 debate. Our...
Family fortunes: Is inheritance tax fit for modern society?
Justine McCluskey: “There is an argument that the inheritance tax regime has failed to move with the time” The Office for National Statistics recently reported that more than half of...
What are the consequences when an organisation gets ESG wrong?
By John MacKenzie “Those who think ESG is just another management buzzword need to think again” “ESG” is an acronym that is being used with growing frequency across the investment...
Unlocking the key to successful fintech collaboration
We are in the midst of an exciting technology revolution – fintech offers the chance to develop innovative solutions to help people manage their money, increase access to financial products...
Law Society says ‘still progress to be made’ on inclusion
While the legal profession has been making efforts to become more diversified over the years, a major survey carried out by the Law Society of Scotland earlier this year made...
WJM invests in people and premises as it sets sights on future growth
This time last year we were reflecting on a period of unprecedented change and disruption spanning every sector. Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie’s focus was firmly on helping clients to adapt...
Net zero must be everyone’s objective
Cop26 has put a firm focus on how we accelerate the transition towards net zero carbon emissions. While business is expected to take a leading role in this ambition, it...