Dispelling the myths about ‘typical’ private banking clients
There’s a popular misconception that private banks are only really for lords and ladies, leaders of industry, sporting superstars or fim stars. Don’t get me wrong – we’re pleased to...
More twists and turns in parliament on the long road to land reform
The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, aimed at reforming the law relating to large landholdings and leases of rural land, has progressed to its final stage in the Scottish Parliament, following...
How specialist finance is helping to revive £1.7bn in the property market
The signs of resilience and revival are plain to see. Cranes have appeared across the skylines of Scotland’s major cities as evidence of the resurgence in commercial property investment –...
Family investment companies: A vehicle worth considering?
For those of us without mind-reading abilities, it’s difficult to know what Chancellor Rachel Reeves may announce in the Autumn Budget.As inheritance tax (IHT) changes are rumoured to be on...
Why identity verification matters for business
The UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) marks a significant shift in corporate governance. From 18 November 2025, identity verification (IDV) will become mandatory for all individual...
Taking stock of the renewables landscape
Leading law firm reflects on two years of changes and examines their impact on developers Our annual Renewable Energy Seminar is set to take place this year on 6 November....
Angels who give wings to Scotland’s innovators
The purchase of medical diagnostics firm Blackford Analysis by Bayer is one of the best examples of how Scotland’s angel network works – but there are many others Bayer, the...
EY’s study reveals importance of preparing for a vital sale
EY has published this year’s Private Equity Exit Readiness study, offering deep insights into how private equity (PE) firms are preparing for exits in today’s uncertain economic environment. The study, based...
The Big Interview: The man who made Edinburgh take off
When Gordon Dewar took over, Edinburgh Airport was on a par with Glasgow. It is now way ahead and established as Scotland’s gateway to the world. How did he achieve...
Why Shetlanders faces the biggest energy bill
There’s no shortage of wind and no shortage of turbines. So why are people – particularly in the Shetlands islands – still facing huge energy bills? nd Vladimir Putin? It...