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
International child abduction – what does the law say?
If a parent wishes to move abroad with a child who is usually resident within Scotland, that parent will require the permission of anyone else who holds parental rights in respect of the child.
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- Banking Litigation
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Aberdein Considine’s top-ranking lender services team strengthens its offer with new partner appointment
Experienced commercial and banking lawyer Jamie Apted has joined Aberdein Considine as a partner in their Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked Lender Services team.
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- CRE
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Tied pubs should resist a ‘knee-jerk’
Tied pub leases have been a feature of Scotland’s hospitality sector for hundreds of years, but new legislation aimed at reforming the system could mean significant changes for some publicans.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Pizza Hut franchisee case highlights need for employers to act before new workers’ rights bill takes effect
Recently we saw a Pizza Hut franchisee [Glenshire Group] in Scotland publicly come under fire after workers staged a protest over alleged “wage theft” and the implementation of blanket changes to terms and conditions regarding leave and breaks.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Hewston v Ofsted
The recent case of Hewston v Ofsted provides employers a helpful reminder regarding cases of gross misconduct.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Landowners and utility company access: a growing source of disputes
Whether you’re in Turriff or Tealing, it’s hard to avoid hearing or indeed seeing the various electricity projects springing up across the Northeast. For some, they are a positive development - for others, a source of concern.
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- Banking Litigation
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
The draft Debt Recovery (Mental Health Moratorium) (Scotland) (Regulations) 2025
People can get into debt for all kinds of reasons such as illness, economic climate or factors beyond their control.
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- Family Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Bringing your spouse into your business? Here’s what you need to know
People have lots of reasons for bringing their husband or wife into their business, most commonly because of the opportunity this presents to maximise tax advantages.
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- Family Law
- Firm News
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Aberdein Considine welcomes Family Lawyer Nicola Watson as Partner in Glasgow
Award-winning legal firm Aberdein Considine has appointed Nicola Watson as partner in its highly regarded family law team, a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked practice spearheaded by Legal 500 and Chambers Band 1 Leading Partner Ruth Aberdein.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
How can farmers protect their livestock while facilitating public access to agricultural land?
With spring and the peak of lambing season just round the corner – and as more of us head into the great outdoors to make the most of the (hopefully!) better weather and longer days - it’s a good time for a reminder about what the law says about rights and responsibilities around access to farming land.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Redundancy in the UK
A recent CIPD survey found there to be a sharp increase in UK businesses’ intention to make employees redundant.
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- Corporate
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Aberdein Considine expands Corporate team as M&A business soars
Katy Sharpe says the Diarra case could enable footballers to unilaterally terminate their contracts and sign for a rival club