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Supreme Court Upholds Contract Entered Under Pressure

In a recent English case, the Supreme Court considered whether a contract might be unenforceable on the basis that it was entered into as a result of a party threatening to carry out a lawful act or omission. Ultimately dismissing the appeal, in handing down its judgement the Court reiterated the im Read more

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

Hybrid Working is Still a Privilege Rather Than a Right

More than two years have passed since all non-essential workers were asked to stay at home to stop the spread of Covid. Humans are good at adapting - many workers became so used to this new normal that the idea of returning to the workplace wasn’t a welcome one - and this continues to cause d Read more

Mirella Marchini

I am part of the Private Client Department and advise on every aspect of succession law in connection with both Scottish and Italian estates, including inheritance and succession planning, the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and the administration of Trusts and Estates. I assist clients Read more

Alan Munro

I am an insolvency litigation lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in representing clients in Courts across Scotland. I have a broad practice in both personal and corporate insolvency, acting for creditors and insolvency practitioners. Where an insolvency process is the best option, I w Read more

Angus Rutherford

I am a solicitor with a keen interest in property law, committed to supporting the growth and success of my clients’ businesses. As a solicitor specialising in commercial real estate, I assist clients with various property transactions such as leases, assignations, purchase & sales an Read more