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The Scottish courts have recently considered a complaint made by an individual about odours emitted from a nearby waste water treatment plant. This article discusses the court’s view on the evidential burden on those complaining of ‘nuisance’, and the evidence required in support of the complaint.

What finance documents can be electronically signed under Scots law? We take a look at the key considerations for lenders and borrowers.

This step by step guide from the Shepherd and Wedderburn employment team explains the consultation process for collective and individual redundancies. 

The recent decision of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd v Harron Homes Ltd is a reminder of the importance of complying with contractual dispute resolution clauses.

Kevin Clancy highlights the key differences between improvement and prohibition notices issued by health and safety inspectors and suggests what action recipients can take to best navigate the process.

Recent events have put a strain on my relationship with my business partners and we cannot agree on how to proceed. What are my legal options?

Scottish Futures Trust publishes guide explaining the operating model currently in place in relation to the contract management of PPP, PFI, hub and NPD health and education projects in Scotland. 

Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) publishes Programme Approach to Handback, which covers various issues Authorities, Project Cos and FM Providers should be aware of prior to the Handback of Facilities.

An update on the Bank of England’s Term Funding Scheme with Additional Incentives for Small to Mid-size Enterprises (TFSME).

The recent case of Toomey v Smith and Hall shines a light on the power of the Lands Tribunal to vary and extinguish title conditions.  

Lorna Brown details steps independent schools can take to mitigate financial strain in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to cause an unprecedented disruption to UK businesses, commercial tenants are naturally anxious about how their lease obligations may be affected. What key issues should you be considering?

Use of common grazing land near Stornoway airport by crofters has been stopped, opening up the development potential of the land. This article looks at the Court of Session’s decision that the land was the subject of compulsory purchase during World War Two, overturning the crofters’ earlier Land Court victory.

Carbon offsetting offerings can provide rural landowners with unique opportunities, writes Richard Leslie.

Irritancy in Scotland: an update for commercial landlords in light of the Scottish Parliament introduction of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. 

Should you negotiate with counterparts when working remotely as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic? Leonore Dupont details best practice for doing so and the potential pitfalls to avoid.

With HMRC cutting the level of Entrepreneurs’ Relief, what other options are available to reduce tax exposure on business sales?

Watch again as our rural law experts provide information and guidance on resolving rural disputes over succession in relation to agricultural tenancies, and dealing with nuisance, harm and disturbance in the rural sector.

The European Union’s Court of Justice has handed down a preliminary ruling this month in a Spanish case that sheds light on the transparency requirement for variable interest rates under mortgage loan agreements.