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FCA material third-party arrangements: a guide to preparing for the new reporting requirements
08/10/2026
Firms must prepare for new FCA third-party reporting rules from March 2027, including materiality assessments, registers and notifications
The long arm of corporate liability: building liability orders and corporate group exposure
08/10/2026
This blog discusses how liability can extend across corporate groups, as demonstrated in the Ardmore case.
Webinar recording: Employment Law Lab - September 2026
05/10/2026
Listen to our bi-monthly employment webinar. Your one-stop for all things employment law-related.
A recipe for distress? The pressure on UK restaurants
01/10/2026
Restaurant costs are rising, consumers are spending cautiously, and restructuring is becoming increasingly important for struggling operators.
Cyber resilience for critical national infrastructure: legal and technical perspectives from Burness Paull and Quorum Cyber
28/09/2026
This article explores how geopolitical tension, legacy operational technology, AI-accelerated threats and evolving regulation are reshaping cyber resilience for operators of essential services.
In a volatile world, businesses need to focus on what they can control
25/09/2026
This blog discusses how businesses can build resilience, adapt to uncertainty and focus on what they can control in an increasingly volatile world.
Why technology lawyers should care about a Scottish landlord and tenant dispute
24/09/2026
Last week, the UK Supreme Court handed down its decision in a long-running dispute concerning one of Glasgow's most well-known restaurants.
Legal privilege should be part of every cyber incident response plan
18/09/2026
This blog discusses how legal privilege helps organisations obtain legal advice, manage cyber incidents and respond to potential regulatory scrutiny or claims.
Building and fire safety after Grenfell: the criminal process
11/09/2026
This blog explores the Grenfell criminal investigation, and what it could mean for corporate liability, senior management accountability, and safety governance.
Build-to-rent in Scotland: the impact of building safety
11/09/2026
Successful Scottish BTR delivery will depend on embedding building safety compliance and levy risk into funding, procurement and programme planning from the outset.
The tone we set matters: communication and co-parenting after separation
11/09/2026
A child-focused approach to communication after separation can reduce conflict and lay the foundations for positive co-parenting.
UPDATE: Scotland’s class action ‘opt out’ proposal
01/09/2026
This insight discusses the Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) responses, which reveal a clear divergence of opinion.
Supreme Court weighs in on directors’ duties: Saxon Woods v Costa
19/08/2026
This insight discusses the Supreme Court’s decision on the Saxon Woods v Costa case and what it means for board decision making.
Dealing with protected beliefs: a reminder that proportionality is key
17/08/2026
This blog explains the EAT’s decision in University of Bristol v Miller case and highlights what employers should learn about disciplinary action involving belief-related expression.
Verbal contracts – a stark reminder that they can be binding and enforceable
13/08/2026
This blog explores a recent case confirming that verbal agreements can be legally binding under Scots law.
Could surrogacy law change in Scotland? What intended parents need to know
12/08/2026
This blog discusses the current UK surrogacy laws, proposed reforms, and what intended parents should know when considering surrogacy.
Top tips for handling data privacy issues
11/08/2026
This blog covers the current privacy issues organisations are facing and offers practical, actionable guidance to remain compliant.
Webinar recording: Employment law lab - July 2026
11/08/2026
Listen to our bi-monthly employment webinar. Your one-stop for all things employment law-related.
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