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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- Family Law
Thursday 19, Feb 2026
Beyond Face-to-Face: Understanding the Role of Indirect Contact
Contact refers to the arrangements between a parent and child that allow their relationship to be maintained where the parent does not have day-to-day care.
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- Dispute Resolution
Thursday 12, Feb 2026
Beyond the statistics: why Scotland’s insolvency picture is more resilient than it first appears
While recent figures show insolvencies in Scotland running at a 10-year high, looking “under the bonnet” of the statistics reveals a more nuanced picture, writes Ross Webb, partner in our Dispute Resolution team.
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- Firm News
- Corporate
Tuesday 10, Feb 2026
Experienced M&A lawyer joins Aberdein Considine to help meet growing Central Belt demand
Aberdein Considine LLP has moved to strengthen its corporate offering in the Central Belt with the key appointment of Stewart Gordon as Partner in the firm’s Edinburgh office.
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- Family Law
Monday 09, Feb 2026
Back to Routine – Co-parenting in 2026
Getting back into routine after winter disruption? Practical advice for separated parents on creating stability, smooth handovers and consistent boundaries for children.
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- Family Law
Monday 09, Feb 2026
Digital Parenting: How do we co-parent well in a world where so much of childhood now happens on a screen?
Children’s lives are increasingly online. Discover how separated parents can co-parent well with clear digital rules on screen time, safety and social media.
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- Employment Law
Wednesday 04, Feb 2026
The true cost of employment tribunals
Employment tribunals – specialised court sessions designed to resolve workplace disputes over employment law issues – are typically judged by their final legal outcome.
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- Employment Law
Monday 26, Jan 2026
Adverse Weather: How Employers Can Help Keep Staff Safe
Heavy snowfall across the northeast of Scotland in early January highlighted the challenges that adverse weather conditions pose for employers and employees alike.
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- Employment Law
Thursday 08, Jan 2026
Scotland eyes a World Cup bank holiday: What employers need to know before the whistle blows
Scotland is gearing up for a moment the nation has been dreaming about for more than 27 years: a long‑awaited return to football’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup.
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- Dispute Resolution
Thursday 08, Jan 2026
Put succession planning at the top of your New Year’s Resolutions list
Often the start of a new year brings us a surge in the number of approaches for succession planning advice, or advice in contentious business exit situations.
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- Family Law
Wednesday 07, Jan 2026
How can I protect my business if I divorce?
Nobody starts a business or gets married expecting things to go pear-shaped, but divorce can have serious implications for business owners. Here are some practical steps to safeguard your interests and make sure your business lives happily ever after.
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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.