Landmark Tribunal decision opens up potential for LBTT repayments: What this means for commercial property tenants

The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Tax Chamber handed down a landmark decision in the case of Archer v Revenue Scotland [2025] FTSTC 10 on 10 July 2025, a case in which we acted for Archer.

Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill introduced

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"). 

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.