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
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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- Firm News
Tuesday 02, 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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- 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.
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- Firm News
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Aberdein Considine up for five Herald Law Awards, including Firm of the Year
Aberdein Considine has made the shortlist in five categories at the upcoming Herald Law Awards of Scotland, including Firm of the Year.
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- Firm News
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
L500 2026 Aberdein Considine rankings
A record number of Aberdein Considine solicitors have been recognised as leading partners in their fields in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 guide.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Telecoms company seeking access to your land? Understand your rights and protect your interests
The rollout of digital infrastructure across Scotland has accelerated in recent years, driven by government initiatives and the growing demand for connectivity.
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- Family Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Why are pre-marriage/pre-partnership agreements important?
Entering a marriage or civil partnership imposes significant legal consequences upon individuals. The law defines matrimonial property and directs how this should be divided upon separation.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Argence-Lafon v Ark Syndicate Management
The Claimant expressed concerns regarding an insurance claim submitted by ENI against the Respondent for an underground blowout while drilling a well. The concerns centred around the claim being invalid. He repeated these concerns in September 2020, calling the claim potentially fraudulent.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Whistleblowing Effectiveness Review
On 14 July 2025, the Department for Business and Trade published findings of an independent review into the “effectiveness of the whistleblowing legal framework in Great Britain".