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Lesley Anne McDougall, devoted mother, cherished daughter, sister, niece and cousin, dear friend to many and much-admired member of Scotland's legal profession, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 30 May. Born on 29 October 1976 at Bangour Hospital, West Lothian, Lesley was daughter to Anne and

Brodies LLP has added to its private client disputes practice with the appointment of Richard Pike as partner. Ranked Band 1 in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Disputes, he has more than 17 years' experience in practice, specialising in private client disputes with English law and c

Brodies LLP has been appointed as a strategic partner to provide legal services to one of the UK's largest social housing providers, Sanctuary. Following a competitive tender process, Brodies was appointed to Lots 7 and 8 of Sanctuary's legal panel to provide advice across the full spectrum of its a

Brodies LLP has advised on a £100 million joint credit facility to transform Ardersier Port in Inverness-shire into a major energy transition facility. Haventus, the energy transition facility provider and owner of Ardersier Port, secured an investment of £50 million each from the U

Brodies LLP has announced the appointment of four new partners in its latest round of internal promotions and strategic appointments. Edinburgh-based rural business and natural capital lawyer Scott Logan steps up to partner, as do renewables specialist Claire Reid and construction law expert Kirstee

With changes due to the time limit for enforcement action in England for breaches of planning control, Neil Collar and George Sismey-Durrant highlight other differences in planning law between England and Scotland. From 25 April, the time limit for enforcement action in England will be 10 years for

Brodies LLP has advised VINCI Airports on the acquisition of the majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport Limited – the company that owns Edinburgh Airport – for £1.27 billion. VINCI Airports – a global private airports operator and subsidiary of VINCI Concessions – w

Brodies LLP has made two key appointments in its commercial property and private client practices. Nicola Grant takes on the role of legal director in commercial real estate, while associate Alison Reid joins the firm's private client team to advise individuals and families on personal matters.

Brodies LLP has advised on a first-of-its-kind war risk insurance that enables Ukraine's international exports to be shipped across the Black Sea. Acting for Ukraine's Export Credit Agency (the ECA), Brodies advised on an insurance facility that places relevant funds in accounts at Ukrainian state b

The First Division of the Inner House has quashed the decision of a reporter which had allowed an appeal by the operators of a motocross track against an enforcement notice on the basis that it was served out of time. James Findlay KC and Kenneth Young of Terra Firma Chambers, instructed by Brodies

In recent days Colombian pop star Shakira has settled a long running dispute with the Spanish authorities on her tax residence between 2012 and 2014. The singer has paid over 7.5 million euros to bring the case to an end, writes Kevin Winters. The Spanish authorities reportedly argued that Shak

Brodies LLP has been reappointed to the City of Edinburgh Council's new Legal Services Framework where it will provide support in four out of the six available lots. The result of a competitive tender process run by the council but creating a framework that can be used by many local authorities acro

Brodies LLP has added to its growing Highlands and Islands practice with the appointment of Gary Webster as partner. Mr Webster joins Brodies' Inverness office and the firm's rural business practice. With 19 years' legal experience, he acts for landowners and rural business owners, specialising in c

It is rare that family cases are heard by the Inner House, but in August 2023, Lord Tyre, Lord Pentland and Lady Wise heard the appeal in the case of Foster v Foster, writes Kate Bradbury. On Friday 29 September 2023, the Inner House issued its decision, providing clarity on two points:

Scotland’s target of net zero emissions by 2045 requires change in many sectors – the commercial property market being one of them. A recent Scottish government consultation cited improving the energy performance of buildings as a key part of its strategy, writes Matt Farrell. In En