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Burness Paull becomes the first law firm to sign up to the Pathways Pledge
30/10/2025
Burness Paull has become the first law firm to sign up to the Pathways Pledge, an initiative created by Pathways Forward which aims to raise the participation of women in the entrepreneurial economy.
The Burness Paull Foundation turns ten
03/09/2025
At Burness Paull we’re celebrating a decade of charitable initiatives supported by the Burness Paull Foundation.
Charity Fraud Conference
10/12/2025 - Burness Paull’s Glasgow Office, 2 Atlantic Square, 31 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8AS
This event will feature speakers from the Burness Paull charities team, joined by colleagues specialising in cyber and regulatory work as well as external speakers from the charities sector.
Junior Energy In-House Lawyers Webinar Series
20/11/2025 - Online webinar
A ten-module online learning programme for junior in-house lawyers looking to increase their knowledge and skills around the different stages of an energy project lifecycle.
AI in the workplace masterclass: A practical overview of what employers need to know
13/11/2025 - online webinar
While AI can help employers and employees perform many workplace functions, it can also pose risks for different aspects of a business. Join our masterclass to learn more.
Burness Paull contributes to independent report aimed at building more globally competitive companies in Scotland
11/11/2025
An independent report Scaling Scotland: Building the Engine for the Next 50 Years of Prosperity, which supports the development of more globally competitive companies in Scotland, was published today.
Saxon Woods Investments Ltd v Costa: directors’ duties tighten
11/11/2025
s.172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires directors always to act in the way that they consider would be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members.
Payment clauses – still a feature of Scottish dilapidations
10/11/2025
Clear and concise wording is vital in lease agreements. Read a recent Court of Session case involving a high-value dilapidations claim for a property in Glasgow.
Prevention of illegal working: extending the Right to Work scheme to the gig economy and other working arrangements – government consultation now open
07/11/2025
The Right to Work scheme ensures that only those who are legally entitled to work in the UK can access employment.
Celebrating Charity Trustees’ Week 2025
07/11/2025
In this blog, we provide our top tips for charity trustees to achieve and maintain good governance.
Burness Paull joins forces with SFE to sell Scotland globally
05/11/2025
Burness Paull has joined forces with Scottish Financial Enterprise to launch a new guide for financial services firms considering locating in Scotland.
Who really wants to be a lawyer anyway?
05/11/2025
Using the title “lawyer” will be protected, and providers who are not authorised under the Act may be prevented from describing themselves as lawyers or regulated legal services providers.
Taking control of your digital assets: how the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill might impact you and your business
03/11/2025
The Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill (the “Bill”) proposes to establish a foundation for the treatment of digital assets in Scotland.
Burness Paull and Space Network continue partnership to drive UK space innovation and scale
03/11/2025
We have renewed our partnership with Space Network, the world’s fastest-growing space sector ecosystem, remaining UK legal partner.
Dogs after divorce – are we barking up the wrong tree?
30/10/2025
In this insight, Jennifer examines how pets are treated during a separation. She offers guidance on acting in the pet’s best interests and compares the legal approaches in Australia and Scotland.
Defamation and social media: first impressions count
30/10/2025
Tweets risk being considered defamatory due to their meaning on face value to the ordinary social media user.
UK Visas and Immigration alert: phishing attempts targeting SMS accounts
30/10/2025
Phishing email attempts claiming to be from the Home Office are threatening the sponsorship management system (SMS).
Levelling the playing field: what Scotland can learn from Europe on non-domestic rates
29/10/2025
In this article, we look at how European models could inspire reform of Scotland’s non-domestic rates system.
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