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Local Group Publish Book about History of Dunblane Cathedral as WJM Make Contribution

A book detailing the history of Dunblane Cathedral’s stained-glass windows has been published, partly thanks to the help of WJM Dunblane. The office has made a £200 contribution to the Society of Friends of Dunblane Cathedral as they drafted a new hardback book on the history of the tow Read more

Update – Rent Freezes and a Ban on Evictions – Extended Protections for Tenants

In October 2022, the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act was introduced as emergency legislation. The Act makes provision in connection with protecting residential tenants from increases in rent and eviction. The legislation was due to expire on 31 March 2023, but the Scottish Governme Read more

WJM Lawyer Warns of ‘Ethical Concerns’ and Lack of Regulation in Using AI

WJM solicitor Stephen Grant has warned that the growing use of AI technology and a lack of regulations on its use in business may lead legal professionals to inadvertently breach ethical obligations. AI has found its way into various aspects of legal practice, including contract analysis, legal res Read more

Colin Brass Retires

Colin Brass recently announced his retirement after working with WJM for almost 40 years. Graham Bell, Partner at WJM and longstanding colleague of Colin, has written a few words to mark the occasion. I worked with Colin for 35 years, so it’s fair to say he has been a constant presence through Read more

Trio of Appointments at WJM Inverness

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP’s Inverness team has continued its strong start to the year with three new appointments to further strengthen its offering to clients across the Highlands and Islands. Yasmin Myles, commercial property expert, has joined the team as an Associate. Yasmin ha Read more

Validity of a Scottish Will Abroad and the Necessary Steps to Enforce It

More and more British people own properties abroad, often holding current accounts in such countries to simplify the administration of their properties. This inevitably raises the question of how to deal with such assets in case of death. A common misconception is that a Scottish Will won’t be Read more

Update 2 – Rent Freezes and a Ban on Evictions – Extended Protections for Tenants

In October 2022, the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act was introduced as emergency legislation. The Act makes provision in connection with protecting residential tenants from increases in rent and eviction. The legislation was due to expire on 31 March, 2023, but the Scottish Governm Read more

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Employment Law Bulletin

Major changes in relation to redundancy, carer’s leave, paternity leave and annual leave and holiday pay are coming into force in April 2024. As such, this month’s Employment Law Bulletin sets out a summary of these updates, highlighting actions Employers should consider. If you have a Read more

Inverness Acquisition for Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has today announced the acquisition of Inverness law firm Macandrew & Jenkins WS Ltd. Long-established family firm Macandrew & Jenkins has deep roots in the community and specialises in rural and estate work, wills, trusts and executries, and residential Read more