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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- 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.
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- Banking Litigation
Friday 19, Jun 2026
Courts don’t count affidavits – they weigh evidence
One of the more persistent misconceptions in court proceedings is that a witness’s evidence can be undermined simply by producing another affidavit criticising that witness. In practice, matters are rarely so straightforward, writes Ahsan Mustafa.
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- Employment Law
Thursday 11, Jun 2026
The hidden employment law risks of promoting untrained managers
Promoting high-performing employees into management roles is a natural and often necessary step for growing organisations, in a bid to retain good people. However, too often these promotions are made without sufficient training or support.
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- Family Law
Wednesday 10, Jun 2026
Relocating with Children after Separation: What do the Courts Consider?
Discover what Scottish courts consider when deciding child relocation cases after separation, including welfare, contact and the child's views.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Jun 2026
Contract law changes bring clarity for Scottish businesses
The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026 received Royal Assent in April this year and will apply to contracts entered into once it comes into force. Although the legislation is rooted in long-standing legal principles, its real significance for businesses lies in how it makes those principles clearer and easier to use in day-to-day commercial situations.
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- Banking Litigation
Wednesday 27, May 2026
Aberdein Considine Banks Four Spots on Credit Awards Shortlist
Aberdein Considine’s acclaimed debt recovery and banking litigation team is shortlisted for the Best Company to Work For (Service Provider) accolade at the UK-wide Credit Awards next month.