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Overseas entities will soon come under new registration obligations in relation to their interests in land in the UK, with consequences if they fail to do so
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 creates new implications for overseas entities that own UK property. It implements
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Fergus Hollins, Senior Solicitor at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, is urging fellow legal specialists to be mindful of a significant new piece of legislation - the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act) - to ensure clients are not negatively affected when investing in sectors tha
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On 3 October 2022, the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill was laid before the Scottish Parliament. The Bill faced a final vote on 6 October 2022 after being expedited as emergency legislation, which was approved by 89 votes to 27, and will now begin royal assent.
What is the aim of
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From 16 August 2023, people in Scotland will pay a deposit of 20p when they buy a drink in a single-use container and will get the deposit back when they return the empty bottle or can.
The Deposit Return Scheme is aimed at helping tackle climate change by reducing litter. The scheme is set to cut
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Welcome to December'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 email&nb
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As WJM announces the launch of its new drinks industry specialist team, Angus MacLeod, Partner and Head of Inverness at WJM, looks at start-ups in the whisky sector and the importance of seeking legal counsel for those looking to move into the market.
Whisky is one of Scotland’s most popular
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At Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP we are committed to being transparent about the fees which we charge for the professional services we provide. Where appropriate to the work, we aim to offer pricing choice to clients.
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Our normal basis of charging is hourly rates. Our standard c
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Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (“DRS”) has been delayed until October 2025, around the same time England, Northern Ireland and Wales are expected to launch their own schemes.
The Scottish Parliament passed the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations in May 2020. The S
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As the crisis-hit CBI wins a key confidence vote over its future following a series of scandals, our employment law specialist Liam Entwistle shares his views on how the organisation could have handled these problems from an HR perspective.
The reputation of The Confederation of British Industry (C
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WJM solicitor Angus MacLeod, who specialises in the spirits industry, has spoken about the challenges currently being faced by the Scotch whisky sector after conducting an analysis of the industry’s production, sales, and global reputation.
He has highlighted some of the key issues affecting
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