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.

Further Devolution Evolution: The UK Government's Command Paper on the next stage in progressing the Smith Commission Agreement

29/01/2015

We have set out a summary of the command paper’s explanation of the draft clauses.

Wrongful Interdict: Look Before You Leap!

10/01/2015

The importance of looking before leaping when it comes to interdict.

Diving Into The New ACoPs

01/12/2014

Those responsible for diving operations should review their procedures to ensure they are compliant.

The Smith Report: Devolution Evolution

27/11/2014

The main recommendations in the Smith report cover finances, social justice and the constitution.

Sentencing Guidelines: Coming to a Court Near You Soon

24/11/2014

Demand for greater transparency and consistency in relation to sentencing.

Community Right To Buy Land: Proposed Reform

17/10/2014

The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill is progressing through the Scottish Parliament.

Burness Paull Planning Team Saves Developer More Than £80k

09/09/2014

Success for one of our clients.