Values that speak of a wider purpose
At DWF we aim to be the change we want to see. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with ourcolleagues, clients and in our communities. It is what gets…
Why ESG should be at the top of every organisation’s agenda
Long-term sustainability is critical for every business. Measuring the route and timeframes to successful implementation of sustainability principles will remain high on the agenda for business and investors for some…
Profession preparing for another shake-up
Optimism about prospects remains despite concerns over proposed reform of regulatory system After a year largely dominated by Covid-19, along with Brexit and debate about how to respond to the…
Ups and down of a rollercoaster corporate year
It’s been something of a roller coaster ride this year in Scotland’s corporate and M&A sector. That’s hardly surprising given the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. However, it hasn’t been…
UK Legal 500 and Chamber & Partners
The movers and shakers From huge international energy deals to family lay to licensing hearings: a snapshot of how scotland’s law firms and individuals have fared in the annual rankings It’s life…
The legal profession has survived and propospered through world wards, depressions, and disasters. It will survive this too
If you believe that uncertainty is the mother of opportunity, you’ll be feeling pretty good about life right now. As John Pienaar put it in The Sunday Times on 25…
Supporting Scottish business and colleagues through change
The outbreak of the global pandemic has permanently changed the business landscape throughout the world. Here in Scotland, there are a number of sectors, particularly hospitality and retail, which have been deeply…
Successful solutions in digital age
John Sturrock reflects on changes in the mediation arena How have things been in the mediation world given the restrictions imposed by the pandemic? It is quite remarkable really. After…
Rebuilding confidence in a disrupted sector
Recent years have been good ones for the commercial property in sector in Scotland, allowing it to stand back and survey the prospects with a sense of deserved satisfaction. After all, the…
No drama as everything clicked into place
Law firms rise to the challenges of Covid-19, looking after staff, trainees and clients with innovative solutions Courts shut, empty offices and official records locked away would have sounded like…