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DIFFICULT DECISIONS AHEAD IF SCOTLAND IS TO HIT CLIMATE TARGETS

Scotland faces difficult decisions if the nation is to achieve its target of installing 8GW of onshore wind by 2030. Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner at WJM, believes a raft of new projects will need consent in order for Scotland to reach the target set out in the Scottish Government’s Bute H Read more

Navigating Menopause in the Workplace – Insights from WJM's Martin Stephen

As World Menopause Month comes to a close, prompting discussion and debate around menopause in the workplace, Martin Stephen, Partner at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie discusses how employers can help to support team members. In recent years there have been accelerated discussions and awareness o Read more

WJM REFLECTS ON SUCCESSFUL RENEWABLES EVENT

Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, has heralded the firm’s annual renewables seminar, which was held on COP26’s official Day of Energy, a huge success. Gillies delivered the keynote speech at the event which was attended by over 100 decision makers Read more

WJM DIGITAL DONATION DIVERTS WASTE FROM LANDFILL

We are extremely proud to have donated a significant number of computers to an award-winning environmental social enterprise which strives to divert waste from landfill. Following our Glasgow team’s recent office move to St Vincent Plaza, over 100 PCs have been handed over to the Edinburgh Re Read more

Leases and Health Centre Licences

Leases and other occupancy agreements of GP premises differ from leases of other types of property, principally because of the NHS regulations that apply to them. We list some of these issues below: Rent reimbursement and review clauses: A practice will wish to ensure that rent payable following a Read more

Corporate: Privileged or Confidential - Who Can Access?

Recent cases have required the courts to consider claims to legal professional privilege in different contexts, including insolvency proceedings Recent decisions have focused on legal professional privilege (“LPP”) and confidentiality, and the circumstances in which these can be overcom Read more

WJM OFFERS FREE TRAINING FOR GP PRACTICE MANAGERS

Scottish GP practice managers have the chance to gain valuable legal insights at our free webinar in June. With many GP practices under unprecedented pressure, WJM is offering supportive legal guidance so practices can concentrate their time and efforts on patient care, removing some of the stresse Read more

Warning Issued Over ‘DIY’ Sperm Donation Agreements

Tom Quail, family law specialist at WJM, has issued a warning to those considering a ‘DIY’ sperm donor agreement instead of going through regulated clinics. As the unregulated sperm donation market continues to grow and more people opt for private arrangements, greater awarene Read more

WJM Doubles Up on Fundraising Push After Sponsoring Linlithgow 10k

Colleagues from WJM are gearing up to take part in a long-running community event being held in West Lothian while raising funds for a charity that supports mental health awareness. Our team of solicitors will put their best foot forward to take part in his year’s Linlithgow 10K Road Race, wi Read more

WJM Dunblane Pledges Support to Charities During Will Aid

WJM Dunblane has pledged its support to charities responding to mounting crises around the world by again signing up to a charity will-writing campaign. This is the 21st year the Dunblane office has taken part in Will Aid, a charity scheme taking place every November. The firm has raised Read more