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Burness Paull appoints first chief operating officer to support next phase of growth
23/06/2025
Burness Paull appoints first chief operating officer to support next phase of growth
Performance security part three: Retentions
23/06/2025
The most widely utilised form of performance security, being retentions and some recent measures introduced in the UK to encourage transparency in retention practices in the construction industry.
Keeping the farm in the family
19/06/2025
We explore what happens to a farm when a significant relationship breaks down.
Record-keeping duties for UK sponsors: Balancing immigration and data protection legislation
19/06/2025
Sponsorship records must be securely retained under UK GDPR.
Family visa financial requirements review by Migration Advisory Committee
17/06/2025
The MAC’s new review advises against further hikes to family visa thresholds — offering a more stable, realistic approach for families in the UK.
A busy week for the pensions industry: Climbing the mountain of governmental and regulatory updates
12/06/2025
A roundup of major pensions updates, including the Pension Schemes Bill and new DB/DC rules – what trustees and employers need to know as big changes loom.
Top tips for employers facing personal injury claims
12/06/2025
Guidance for employers on handling personal injury claims, including disclosure, insurance, stress at work, and settlement agreements, with practical tips to manage risk effectively.
The impact of relationship breakdown on the workplace
12/06/2025
This blog explores the impact that relationship breakdown can have on the workplace and advises that relieving stress in employees helps with productivity.
Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill introduced
11/06/2025
Introduced on 5 June 2025, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill proposes a new tax which, if passed, will be known as the Scottish Building Safety Levy ("the Levy").
Cyber attackers are shopping around for weak links in retailers’ supply chains
11/06/2025
Retailers face rising ransomware threats as attackers target weak links in supply chains. Now’s the time to prioritise cyber resilience before tougher laws come into force.
How are business interests treated on divorce?
11/06/2025
Business can play a large role in divorce, with interest in a business having the same treatment as other property in Scotland.
Too big to ignore: Addressing the UK’s Advice Gap
10/06/2025
As we await the FCA’s second consultation paper on Targeted Support, we take a moment to reflect on the compelling reasons for its introduction and explore the challenges ahead.
Performance security part two: Parent company guarantees
10/06/2025
We are considering recent trends and what these mean in practice. Part 1 considered performance bonds; here we’ll focus on parent company guarantees (PCGs).
Cyber attacks and the threat of insolvency
09/06/2025
M&S cyber attack shows how breaches can cripple firms, risking insolvency, reputations and huge financial loss.
Performance Security Part One: Performance Bonds
04/06/2025
Performance security is a topic often put to the bottom of the list in construction contract negotiations but is an important consideration for clients and contractors before commencing a project.
Burness Paull reinforces energy team with appointment of leading renewables lawyer
03/06/2025
Burness Paull has appointed highly regarded renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in its energy team.
Scotland’s national housing emergency: One year on
30/05/2025
One year on, Scotland's housing crisis persists - urgent reforms and investments are still needed.
Scotland’s Passive House push: What builders, developers and industry professionals need to know
30/05/2025
Scotland is taking bold steps to embed Passive House equivalent standards into its building regulations, with legislative changes already underway.
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