A recent decision of the Court of Session has found that a Scottish administration can be declared as ancillary to an insolvency process in another jurisdiction, writes Jennifer Andrew. This means that the insolvency proceedings in one jurisdiction are considered as the main insolvency proceedings,
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Roche Diagnostic Limited v Greater Glasgow Health Board & Abbott Laboratories Limited [2024] CSOH 90, the Court of Session has addressed two important questions relating to the application of privilege in Scotland, writes Richard McMeeken. The dispute was about public procurement and the pursuer
Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has become the official legal partner of Scottish Women’s Football (SWF) for the next three years.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts has been awarded bronze in the TIDE Awards, which evaluates an organisation’s performance in diversity and inclusion. The award highlights the firm’s achievements in diversity, inclusion and belonging across eight key areas: workforce, strategy and planning, lead
Neil Kelly examines a case in which the Supreme Court ruled that a collateral warranty isn not considered a construction contract eligible for quick resolution under the Housing Grants (Construction & Regeneration) Act 1996. In a very significant decision for the construction sector issued,
Morton Fraser MacRoberts has announced its first round of promotions since merging. The firm has announced 27 promotions across its five divisions – nine in corporate & commercial, six in litigation, five in real estate, four in private client and three in construction & projects.
Morton Fraser MacRoberts has been reappointed to provide the Scottish government with general property legal services for the next two years, with the option to extend the contract for a further two. The firm will provide the full range of legal services to Scottish and UK Ministers in relation to l
Morton Fraser MacRoberts will be making a move to its new premises at Haymarket Square in Edinburgh. The Grade A office space is designed by architects Foster + Partners, and the new office will feature state-of-the-art facilities that support agile working and collaboration between the firm’s
It is just over three months since the merger between Morton Fraser and MacRoberts completed and the enlarged firm’s chief executive Chris Harte is pretty pleased with how things are going. Practice groups are getting to grips with their new capabilities and staff at Morton Fraser MacRoberts &
Morton Fraser MacRoberts has completed its merger. The deal means the new firm has £46m in annual revenues and is over 30 per cent larger by turnover than its nearest rival.