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Time Limits in Commercial Litigation: Prescription of Claims

Most legal systems provide for time limits to litigation. These time limits restrict the ability of claimants to raise court proceedings after the passage of a specified period of time. This is to strike a balance between affording a claimant a reasonable amount of time to get their case in order an Read more

The Impact of COVID on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 established the framework for public access rights to most land and inland water in Scotland. While Scotland is the envy of many other countries because of this code, it has been seen by some as a rather controversial piece of legislation, which can pose a host of Read more

Renewable Energy Takes Centre Stage as WJM's Popular Seminar Returns to Glasgow

Renewables experts from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP are set to discuss the future of the renewable energy sector at a highly-anticipated seminar being held in Glasgow this November. A range of key industry speakers will deliver valuable insights on a host of important issues centering arou Read more

Go Further To Meet Net Zero Ambitions

Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner at WJM, discusses the increasing importance for business leaders to be aware of the latest developments in sustainability. With Glasgow set to play host this year to COP26, one of the most highly anticipated global events in recent years, it’s unsurprising tha Read more

COP26 and the Commercial Property Sector in Scotland

COP26, getting underway in Glasgow this week, demonstrates that climate change has never been higher on the political agenda. Already the Scottish Government has committed to becoming a net-zero society by 2045 and the COP26 conference is likely to lead to a further ramping up of climate change meas Read more

TOP PLANNING SOLICITOR REACTS TO NPF4 CHANGES AHEAD OF COP27

Renewables experts from across the country gathered at a popular seminar hosted by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie to discuss the long-term vision for Scotland’s energy sector. Over 100 guests attended the event – which centered around the theme ‘Repower, Recharge, Rethink’ Read more

The Implications the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill

Steven Docherty, Partner at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, examines the Coronavirus Bill which was recently introduced into the Scottish Parliament, and explains what impact the proposed legislation could have. The Scottish Government has set out its stall on how to update some of the protec Read more

Employment Briefing – February 2022

Welcome to February’s Employment news briefing, providing a summary of some of the recent employment judgements and updates. If you have any questions about any of the topics covered, or would like to discuss anything with our Employment team, please call Martin Stephen on 0141 248 3434 or em Read more

Buying a Practice - Drilling into the detail

18th June 2018 You have found the practice you wish to buy. You have your surveyors’ practice goodwill/ value of the dental practice. Your accountants have given a positive viability forecast, even after factoring in changes in dental staff following the purchase. In principle, you know t Read more

The Potential Cost of Crowdfunding

Rock band Marillion, fronted by Dalkeith’s own Derek Dick aka Fish, is often somewhat unexpectedly credited as being ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding the untapped potential of commercial crowdfunding, after the group successfully raised enough funds from fans to record their 1 Read more