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Much of the recent press coverage relating to COVID-19 and commercial insurance has focused on entitlement to business interruption coverage as a result of forced closure. This coverage will undoubtedly be of vital importance to many businesses as they look to recoup inevitable losses. The focus, ho
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WJM Partner Ian Macdonald appeared on Radio Scotland this week, talking about the importance of having a will in place, especially at this time.
Have a listen around the 16min 30sec mark https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000h0ck
Please remember that we at WJM are here to help during thi
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An update to this article can be found here: https://www.wjm.co.uk/news/covid-19-self-employed-income-support-scheme-update
As anticipated the Chancellor has announced a package of support for the self-employed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Support for the self-employed will, accor
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The lockdown is causing major challenges across society as we adapt to a new way of life, which we hope will be temporary. Until such time as the restrictions are lifted, normality is suspended and this inevitably impacts on the completion of certain types of legal transactions.
Registration of Tit
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On 21 May 2020, the Scottish Government set out its road map for the return to work for the construction industry as a whole. That map shows the road ahead as being slow and uncertain. We take a closer look.
A phased approach
The proposal is to re-start construction on a phased basis:
Phase 0: Pl
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Returning from Furlough
1. With the Government announcing it’s road map for lifting the Coronavirus lockdown and setting out a plan for the lifting of restrictions, employers should be giving consideration to the measures they will require to put in place to allow workers to return safely to
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WJM Dunblane has raised a staggering £52,242 after taking part in a charity will-writing scheme for the last 15 years.
The Dunblane office takes part in the annual Will Aid campaign and has written more than 500 wills for people in exchange for a voluntary donation since it first signed
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On 24th September 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer unveiled the latest range of measures to support businesses, employees and the self employed through the winter period. The measures include the extension of the Self Employed Income Support Scheme, more flexibility for those who have entered i
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Article 28 of the London Court of International Arbitration 2014 Rules sets out the rules the Tribunal will follow when awarding costs. The main principle is the general one that costs should reflect the parties’ relative success and failure in the award. Preparation for the expenses outcome a
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A number of promotions have been announced across Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP’s offices in Scotland.
The firm is celebrating the promotion of five members of staff; four to senior solicitor and one to associate.
Emma Letham, from WJM's family law team in Glasgow, is stepping up
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