Latest Legal News
Our legal experts regularly write blogs and articles to help our clients make sense of what's happening in the world and the legislative changes that affect them.
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- Firm News
- Banking Litigation
Thursday 18, Dec 2025
Leading Debt Recoveries Specialist Joins Aberdein Considine
Contractual recoveries specialist Shilpi Jairath has joined Aberdein Considine LLP as Operations Director with the firm’s multi-award-winning Lender Services Practice Group.
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- Private Client
Tuesday 16, Dec 2025
Why making a will should be top of your New Year’s Resolutions list
Hogmanay can be a time of reflection on the year that has passed and planning your goals for the year ahead, whether it’s spending more time with loved ones or cutting back on the indulgences of the festive season.
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- Firm News
Wednesday 10, Dec 2025
Aberdein Considine celebrates rankings in prestigious Chambers and Partners UK Guide for 2026
Prestigious global legal guide Chambers and Partners has published its UK rankings for 2026, and Aberdein Considine is proud to have achieved 5 practice area and 11 individual rankings, an increase from 2025.
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- Dispute Resolution
Wednesday 10, Dec 2025
Strict penalties await Scottish businesses who fail to prevent fraud
New “failure to prevent fraud guidance” for Scottish businesses introduces strict liability for large organisations, demanding proactive fraud risk management and cultural change.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 09, Dec 2025
Labour’s employment reforms face further delay in parliamentary ping pong
Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill has had a turbulent time in Westminster, entering the ‘parliamentary ping pong’ process earlier this month.
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- Firm News
- Banking Litigation
Monday 08, Dec 2025
Banking litigation lawyer Ahsan Mustafa celebrates new Law Society Journal role
Banking litigation solicitor Ahsan Mustafa, Senior Associate in our award-winning Lender Services Practice Group, has added another string to his bow having been appointed Vice Chair of the Journal of the Law Society of Scotland’s Editorial Advisory Board.
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- Family Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
When the music stops - Navigating Separation and Divorce in Scotland
Lily Allen has released a new album titled ‘West End Girl’, which is a raw soundtrack of a marriage breakdown, touching on infidelity, open relationships and all the complex experiences that come with the breakdown of a marriage.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Check your farm vehicle’s roadworthy: it’s the law
With Road Safety Week 2025 just around the bend, this year's theme, "Safe vehicles save lives", serves as a timely reminder for all drivers to review their vehicles and travel practices.
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- Family Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Relocating with children: What you need to know
Deciding to relocate with your child requires careful thought and preparation. Parents need to understand both the legal requirements and practical aspects to be considered.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Businesses need a breakdown plan
Whether it’s a new relationship or a fledgling business venture, nobody likes to think about something going awry at some point down the line when they’re in the optimistic early stages.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
FIFA player transfer rules are incompatible with EU law
Katy Sharpe says the Diarra case could enable footballers to unilaterally terminate their contracts and sign for a rival club.
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- Firm News
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Latest Promotions Recognise Talent and Dedication
Talented colleagues with an “unwavering dedication to the best possible standards in client care” have been recognised at Aberdein Considine this autumn, with 15 employees working from Aberdeen to Newcastle upon Tyne elevated in the firm’s latest round of promotions.