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
Friday 31, Jul 2026
Corporate sustainability rating places law firm in global top 15% of companies
Law firm Aberdein Considine LLP has achieved a silver medal from global sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis, placing the firm in the top 15% of companies assessed worldwide.
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- Employment Law
Friday 24, Jul 2026
Scottish teenager seals Serie A move in biggest deal yet for Aberdein Considine football partnership
A Scottish teenager has completed a move to Italy's Serie A in the highest-profile transfer yet delivered through a partnership between law firm Aberdein Considine LLP and football agency DW Football.
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- Private Client
Thursday 23, Jul 2026
Aberdein Considine private wealth specialists recognised among UK’s best in global legal guide
Aberdein Considine’s private client team in the Central Belt has been recognised by global legal guide Chambers and Partners in its latest High Net Worth (HNW) rankings.
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- Dispute Resolution
Monday 20, Jul 2026
Managing risk during Scotland's summer surge in countryside access
At the time of writing, Scotland is once again in the grip of a summer heatwave. As temperatures rise, so too does the number of people enjoying the countryside and accessing agricultural land for recreation.
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- Employment Law
Friday 17, Jul 2026
Surge in demand for Acas dispute resolution services highlights the value of early legal support
Recent figures from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has revealed a significant increase in demand for its dispute resolution services, with requests rising by 27% compared to 2025 figures. This trend suggests that more workplace concerns are progressing towards formal disputes and potential Employment Tribunal claims.
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- Dispute Resolution
Monday 13, Jul 2026
Delays in Scotland's housing tribunal 'crippling' landlords and reducing homes for rent, Aberdein Considine litigation experts warn
Landlords are facing waits of up to a year to regain possession of their properties through Scotland's housing tribunal, with legal experts warning the growing backlog is forcing many to leave the private rented sector and worsening the country's housing shortage.
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- Family Law
Friday 10, Jul 2026
When does conduct count in a divorce?
Conduct and behaviour can be relevant to a number of different issues that arise in a divorce, but perhaps not always to the extent some might expect.
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- Family Law
Thursday 02, Jul 2026
Beyond the ban: How social media restrictions fuel co parenting disputes
The UK government plans to introduce a landmark social media ban for under-16s across Scotland and the rest of the UK, expected to come into force in Spring 2027.
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- CRE
Tuesday 30, Jun 2026
Upwards only rent view ban risks a two-tier leasing landscape in England and Wales
Earlier this year, the real estate sector became aware of a significant shift in commercial leasing for England and Wales that would fundamentally change how rents are set.
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- Employment Law
Friday 26, Jun 2026
Debate’s hotting up around working place temperatures, but what does the law say?
Periods of extreme heat are becoming more common in the UK, raising important questions about workers’ rights and employers’ legal obligations.
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- Banking Litigation
Thursday 25, Jun 2026
Award success for talented Aberdein Considine banking litigation lawyer
Glasgow-based Senior Solicitor Chloe Imrie, who works in Aberdein Considine’s acclaimed debt recovery and banking litigation team, has been highly commended in the UK Credit Awards 2026.
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- Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
Tuesday 23, Jun 2026
Why Scotland's business distress and insolvency figures only tell half the story
Recent headlines have painted a grim picture of Scotland’s corporate health.