Onshore wind: ambition is back but can the UK deliver at scale?
Onshore wind is a central pillar of the UK’s clean power strategy. The Clean Power 2030 pathway assumes 27–29GW of onshore wind by 2030, rising to 35–37GW by 2035. That...
Do your life plans need a spring clean?
It’s the time of year when many of us start thinking about tidying up our homes, or doing other tasks that we’ve been putting off. Sorting out your succession planning...
Hall steps up as Shepherd and Wedderburn managing partner
Shepherd and Wedderburn, the Scottish-based UK law firm, has announced that Andy Hall will succeed Andrew Blain as managing partner from 1 May 2026.Andy Hall, a trainee with the firm...
Shaping up for an ‘electrifying’ transition
The talk in the renewable energy sector is now of electrification rather than decarbonisationIn the climactic scene of the movie Grease, John Travolta memorably serenades Olivia Newton-John by declaring that...
Fine day at the office spreads some ‘measured’ optimism
Signs of positivity in commercial property sector despite law firms seeing drop in transaction volumesThe Scottish commercial property sector has navigated serial challenges since the Covid pandemic, and this year...
20 Rising Legal Stars for 2026
Scotland’s law firms punch well above their weight on the international stage. Our legal brains are among the finest in the world. Scottish firms know how to nurture and support...
Future scan: What will Scotland’s legal industry look like in 2040?
There is no doubt that AI is going to transform law in the coming years. But in what way exactly? Leading figures in the legal world give their predictionsEric Schmidt,...
Tax changes will focus attention on how to adapt financial plans
This year, the Autumn Budget has attracted even more interest and attention than usual.At the time of writing, it is yet to come, but as you read this article now...
Advice for first-time philanthropists: how to make a positive difference
For those who are fortunate enough to be able to share their wealth, philanthropy can be a deeply satisfying activity.It is important to plan carefully so your donations are in...