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Clean Energy Expert Switches to Burness Paull

22/01/2019

One of Scotland’s top lawyers has joined Burness Paull as a director in the firm’s property team.

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Scotland’s corporate deal market remains buoyant despite Brexit fears

15/01/2019

Geopolitical uncertainty has not dampened enthusiasm for corporate mergers and acquisitions.

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Why Payment Notice Deadlines Matter In Construction

The smash and grab lives on: why payment notice deadlines matter in construction

13/11/2026

Thirty years on, courts still apply Construction Act payment deadlines strictly. A notice served one day late is out of time, however sound the claim.

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When A Valid Claim Isn't A Valid Notice Understanding Construction Payment Notices

When a valid claim isn't a valid notice: understanding construction payment notices

11/11/2026

This blog discusses how recent court decisions have clarified the requirements for valid payment notices.

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Updated EHRC Preventing Harassment Guidance

Updated EHRC preventing harassment guidance: what employers need to know

10/11/2026

This blog looks at the updated EHRC eight-step guide on preventing workplace harassment.

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Getting Payment Clauses Wrong Drafting Pitfalls In Construction Contracts

Getting payment clauses wrong: drafting pitfalls in construction contracts

09/11/2026

This blog discusses the recent TCC decision in Deerns UK Ltd v VDC LHR11 Ltd: a timely reminder that sometimes the problem is not the payment notice at all but the payment machinery sitting behind it.

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Beyond The Risk Register

Beyond the risk register: exploring hidden risks in an uncertain world

09/11/2026

This blog looks at risks beyond the risk register and how organisations can prepare for emerging threats and uncertainty.

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New VAT Zero Rate For Land Sold To Registered Social Landlords

Goodbye golden brick? New VAT zero rate for land sold to registered social landlords

06/11/2026

This blog discusses the UK Government's plans to bring in a new zero-rated VAT treatment for land sold to registered providers of social housing.

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Pre Action Disclosure What Is It And Can You Get It From An Overseas Party

Pre-action disclosure: what is it and can you get it from an overseas party?

06/11/2026

This article discusses pre-action disclosure, including the legal test, costs and challenges of obtaining documents from overseas parties.

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Offshore Safe Weight Limit

Offshore Safe Weight Limit: managing workforce impacts as implementation begins

30/10/2026

This blog explores the practical and legal implications of the offshore Safe Weight Limit policy and what employers need to consider ahead of its introduction on 1 November 2026.

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Trade Union Access Rights

Trade union access rights: navigating the new statutory framework

29/10/2026

This blog provides practical guidance for employers on navigating the new statutory framework for trade union access rights and managing access requests.

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Barriers To Pension Adequacy

Pensions adequacy: are people saving enough for retirement?

29/10/2026

This blog looks at pensions adequacy, focusing on auto-enrolment and defined benefit pension schemes.

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TCC Enforces £8.7M Adjudication Award Against NEC Project Manager

TCC Enforces £8.7m Adjudication Award Against NEC Project Manager

23/10/2026

The TCC enforced an £8.7m award against an NEC PM for over-certification, highlighting why record keeping is vital after contractor insolvency.

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Employment Law Lab

AI in the workplace and Employment Tribunal litigation

09/10/2026

This article explores the ways in which generative AI is changing the volume, style and sophistication of workplace complaints and Employment Tribunal documents.

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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

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Key topics and major regulatory changes

ESG

Real World ESG

A resource for those delivering ESG on the ground, helping you to understand how to bring about change and make smart decisions when it comes to shaping your response.

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ECCTA

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

We’re here to help you understand what these changes mean for your business - and guide you through the steps needed to stay compliant.

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Moveable Transactions Act (2)

Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023

This resource hub provides detail on the technical changes, as well as sharing the new opportunities and benefits the Act will bring.

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