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
- 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
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- Banking Litigation
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Good news for Scotland’s entrepreneurs as Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 comes into force
New moveable property reforms are due to come into force in Scotland in April, brought about in response to widespread concerns that the current legal framework was outdated and inhibited economic growth.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Upcoming Neonatal Leave Legislation
In a landmark move aimed at supporting parents, the UK government introduced a new right to neonatal leave and pay under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) 2023.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
The Importance of “Sponsors Duties”
Employers holding Sponsorship Licences have several core duties they must discharge to demonstrate their compliance with UK Visa & Immigrations (“UKVI”) expectations, failure to do so could result in the sponsor's permission to employ migrant workers being modified or revoked entirely.
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- Dispute Resolution
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
A farmer’s kitchen table promise is not a guarantee
Euan Forbes covers the importance of having the correct documentation in place when it comes to inheritance and avoiding disputes.
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- Family Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Tom Main elected President of the Aberdeen Bar Association for 2025
Family law specialist and Senior Associate Tom Main has been appointed President of the Aberdeen Bar Association (ABA), which represents the interests of criminal and civil court lawyers who practise at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Round up of 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
A recurring headline in many walks of life is that there has been a “once in a generation” event, not to be missed or repeated. Often this is hyperbole, but not for once when used in connection with the developments we have seen in Employment Law in 2024.
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- Banking Litigation
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Strategic lawsuits against public participation legislation
Roger Mullin, former Member of Parliament for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath, lodged a Petition at the Scottish Parliament in September 2022 calling for review and amendment of the law to prevent the use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, also known as “SLAPPs” to stop Scotland becoming a litigation tourism hotspot.
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- Employment Law
Tuesday 02, Dec 2025
Changes to UK Immigration Introduces eVisas
The Home Office is moving towards a fully digital immigration system. As part of this, from 1 January 2025, “eVisas” will become the expected practice for individuals to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.