Opinion

Kate Hodgkiss New rules coming in 2018 will require offices to make massive changes, says Kate Hodgkiss.

Ronnie Brown (pictured), from Burness Paull, writes about the new legislation introduced to combat tax evasion. The UK is well known for having one of the toughest anti-bribery laws in the world, and extending the corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery to other areas of corporate crime seem

Stuart McWilliams of Morton Fraser, writes about the effect Brexit will have on EU nationals already residing in the UK. In the lead-up to the EU referendum immigration featured as a key issue, but despite calls to “take back control” of the UK borders there is only speculation about how immigr

Kerry Norval Substantial changes in employment law are not likely in the short-term, writes Kerry Norval.

Andrew Alexander Andrew Alexander discusses developments in the use of technology in the legal sector.

Vikki Melville Reform of third party rights is very much overdue, writes Vikki Melville.

John Lee

Lesley May

Lucy Harington Major changes to the tenancy laws in Scotland will give more security to tenants, but also produce hazards for landlords, write Lucy Harington and Louise McAlister.

Cat MacLean Cat MacLean writes about barriers to justice and other difficulties in litigating against banks.

Kerry Norval Kerry Norval writes about the recent controversy surrounding a woman who was sent home from work because of her footwear and asks whether existing provisions already give employees a right of redress.

Liina Tulk

Greig Rowand With further consolidation on the horizon, Greig Rowand provides tips for law firms on how to ensure a smooth merger.

Cameron Shaw A recent decision by Sheriff Peter Braid in Edinburgh, in the case of Summary Application under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 by J, Solicitor in respect of the Adult F, will give practitioners food for thought when applying to have themselves appointed as financial guar