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
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".
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
From whistleblowing to whistle blowing - the Life of a Lawyer-Agent
Football has always been one of my driving passions. As a teenage player for Kilmarnock I idolised the likes of legendary Scottish midfielder Kim Little and long harboured dreams of one day earning my crust from the Beautiful Game, carrying on playing at a senior level until the age of 22.
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- Family Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
“It’s a love story, baby just say yes” – but not without first saying yes to a pre-nuptial agreement
The recent engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has everyone talking. While the romance and optimism for their future together is captivating, their engagement has also sparked global interest in the terms of their proposed marriage - will they sign a pre-nuptial agreement? Should they?
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
The Duty of Candour in Ex Parte Hearings: Petition of PE Limited and Anor for orders under Section 1 of the Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972
A recently reported judgment of the Outer House of the Court of Session has underscored the importance of compliance with the duty of full and frank disclosure (often referred to as the duty of candour) in ex parte hearings.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Power of Attorney – More than just a bit of paper
Earlier this year a Scottish court ordered two former appointed attorneys to repay more than £1 million to the estates of three brothers from who they had taken the money whilst acting as the brothers’ respective powers of attorney. In the course of their appointment the attorneys had drained the brothers’ bank accounts and sold their farm without their knowledge.
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- Corporate
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Act fast to protect your business as new identity verification compliance rules come into force
Do you own or control a registered business in the UK? If so, are you ready to verify your identity with Companies House?
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Adopting AI in the Workplace
The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools over the years has been eye-opening. AI has evolved from simple rule-based systems to intricate systems that mimic aspects of human cognition.