Briefing Note - The Consumer Rights Act 2015

10/06/2016

In this Briefing Note we look at the implications of the recently passed Consumer Rights Act 2015.

EU Procurement - Abnormally Low Tenders

19/05/2016

If a contracting authority receives a tender which is abnormally low, it can reject that tender.

Modifications To Contracts During Their Term (Regulation 72)

16/05/2016

We have a regulatory regime which explains when can you safely modify an existing contract.

UBS v HMRC – Tax Avoidance Scheme Rejected By Supreme Court

17/03/2016

Chancellor George Osborne announced he intends to introduce measures to close tax loopholes.

The New PSC Register And Scottish Limited Partnerships – Whose Details Need To Be Disclosed?

04/03/2016

These new rules enhance corporate transparency and tackle the misuse of companies.

Should Schools Ban Tackling In Rugby?

02/03/2016

Tackling injuries can have short-term, lifelong and life-ending consequences for children.

First Company Convicted Under Section 7 of UK Bribery Act

22/02/2016

The story behind the corporate conviction is arguably not unusual.

The Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill: The Students Will Be Getting Out Of Bed After All

11/02/2016

That Was Never A Penalty!

09/11/2015

The law does not allow parties to penalise each other for a breach of contract.

The JCPOA: The Countdown To Iranian Sanctions Relief

22/10/2015

As with all things political, what has been agreed may not come to pass.

The Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill: Nothing To Make Students Get Out Of Bed

09/10/2015

Yesterday the Scottish Government published the much anticipated Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill.

Challenges And Complexities Of Decommissioning

03/09/2015

The challenges and complexities of decommissioning.

“Sunny” Scotland – The Growth Of Solar Development

06/05/2015

Solar energy is the new kid on the block.

The End Of The Deed Of Variation?

31/03/2015

The current government has invested heavily in tackling both tax evasion and tax avoidance.

All Change For Food Law Enforcement In Scotland

27/03/2015

Things are really hotting up (to at least gas mark 5) in Scotland’s food law arena.

Higher Fines For Health And Safety Offences Are Coming Soon

24/03/2015

Professor David Bell: Tax Aspects of Further Devolution Proposals

17/03/2015

Some highlights from Professor Bell’s presentation are set out.

The Construction (Design And Management) Regulations 2015 - More Than A Change Of Name

23/02/2015

Construction professionals may need to act now to ensure compliance.