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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- 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.
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- Private Client
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Aberdein Considine private wealth specialists recognised among best in UK by global legal guide
Two Private Client Partners at Aberdein Considine have been recognised by Chambers and Partners in the global legal guide’s latest High Net Worth (HNW) rankings.
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- Family Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
From Surrogacy to Statutory: Understanding Parental Orders in Scotland
The number of clients seeking specialist advice on Fertility Law is growing. Our Senior Associate, Tom Main, discusses what a Parental Order is and why it is needed.
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- Firm News
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Aberdein Considine colleagues in Newcastle relocate to spacious new office
A freshly refurbished, 5080sqft Grade A open plan office at West One on Newcastle’s Forth Banks is now home to around 70 Aberdein Considine LLP employees, working principally in volume recovery and banking litigation on behalf of major UK lenders.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
The Power of Talking
As we head into the summer show season many in the farming community will be looking forward to an opportunity to catch up with friends old and new.
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- Banking Litigation
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024 update – key changes coming into force on 25th June 2025
The 2024 Act came into force in stages. In January 2025, a mental health moratorium was introduced and will be set up via secondary legislation for which the consultation closed in March 2025.
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- Private Client
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Liam Payne dies intestate: what would the situation be under Scots law?
When a loved one dies suddenly, their loss throws those they leave behind into turmoil as they grapple with the shock and pain of their unexpected bereavement.
