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...
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...
Why uncertainty is the biggest challenge for businesses in Scotland’s rural sector gathering at the Royal Highland Show
Petra Grunenberg heads the Rural Property and Business team at the UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn. We asked her about her experiences during 20 years in the sector, which...
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...
CAPITAL GAINS: Standard Life makes £2bn agreed bid for Aegon UK
Standard Life has agreed a £2bn deal to acquire Aegon UK plc, which will have major repercussions for jobs in Edinburgh.Both companies have major operations in the Capital, with Aegon...
Concern in the Capital over employment reforms
Joanne Davidson, director of policy and insights at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, says the chamber has expressed “measured concern” about the UK Government’s Employment Rights Act 2025. “While we absolutely support...
Seismic shift in employment rights ‘frightening for business’:
Government plan to ‘make work pay’ will also impose new compliance burdens on employers It has been billed as one of the most consequential periods of regulatory change in decades...