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What now for the hospitality sector in light of the changes to the UK’s immigration policy?
14/08/2025
The UK Government’s immigration reforms will have a significant impact on the hospitality sector, our blog summarises the changes.
Outer House decision challenges artificial lease arrangements in non-domestic rates relief case
14/08/2025
The Outer House refused the judicial review of a decision by Highland Council to deny non-domestic rates relief to a property leased to a religious organisation for a nominal rent of £1.
Scottish Building Safety Levy Consultation: The clock is ticking
13/08/2025
The Scottish Government’s consultation on its proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy (SBSL) is coming to a close, with a deadline of 15 August for comments.
Trauma-informed family lawyers – why it matters
12/08/2025
Our Family & Divorce team believe so strongly in the value of being trauma informed that every member of the team is now certified. This article explores how being trauma informed can help clients.
Fund Finance Laws and Regulations 2025 – the Scottish perspective
12/08/2025
Burness Paull has contributed to the 2025 edition of Fund Finance.
Sanctions Spotlight – Summer 2025
11/08/2025
This sanctions update looks at key regime and legal changes, UK sanctions enforcement activity, and ownership and control issues.
Financial Services Regulatory Team Quarterly Update: Q2 2025
11/08/2025
Our Financial Services Regulatory Team Quarterly Update distils the key changes from the last quarter and highlights events we’re hosting in the months ahead to help you stay informed.
President Trump and making your inheritance tax planning great again!
07/08/2025
We carefully consider the impact of the UK’s IHT reforms on pensions, agriculture and business interests in the light of Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland and his comments on farming.
Can we expect any further substantive changes to the popular Skilled Worker visa route?
07/08/2025
On 22 July 2025, changes to the Skilled Worker visa route came into effect, making it harder for migrants to be sponsored. This blog outlines the changes
Surrogacy and parental orders in Scotland – a brief guide
01/08/2025
This insight explores the law around surrogacy and parental orders in Scotland considering case law and legal reform
A guide to the ECCTA ID verification process
31/07/2025
A step-by-step guide to verify your identity online to comply with the identity verification (IDV) regime introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 - ID Verification
31/07/2025
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) makes significant changes to UK law aimed at tackling economic crime and making UK registered entities more transparent.
The Shareholder Rule – previously on life support, and now gone
28/07/2025
The “Shareholder Rule”, a principle of the law of England Wales which has been applied for nearly 140 years has been abolished.
A new dawn of matrimonialisation – a Scottish perspective on Standish
28/07/2025
What is or is not matrimonial property is now having its heyday in England & Wales with the recent Supreme Court decision Standish -v- Standish.
Immigration rule changes from 22 July 2025
22/07/2025
The recent Statement of Changes HC 997 to the Immigration Rules comes into effect today and introduces notable changes to the Skilled Worker visa route, primarily increasing salary and skill level.
UK Government rejects zonal pricing in REMA Summer Update
17/07/2025
We look at the UK Government’s REMA Summer Update and what’s next to come on electricity pricing reform.
Are upwards only rent reviews down and out?
16/07/2025
This new English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will “decentralise power and ignite regional growth” by moving policymaking powers away from Westminster to local and regional authorities
Landmark Tribunal decision opens up potential for LBTT repayments: What this means for commercial property tenants
11/07/2025
The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Tax Chamber handed down a landmark decision in the case of Archer v Revenue Scotland [2025] FTSTC 10 on 10 July 2025, a case in which we acted for Archer.
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