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Guest Blog from Gregor Angus, The Cashroom: You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression

I was out walking with my son a few weeks ago, along our local high street. We are very fortunate to have endless options of coffee shops/cafes, all within a short walk of each other. On this particular day, … Continued

What is the law relating to flexible working

Printable Version Emma Reid and Cathy Donald from Ergo Law spoke at our Annual Conference this year on flexible Working Driving Business Performance and have prepared a Summary. WHAT IS THE LAW RELATING TO FLEXIBLE WORKING? Who can … Continued

Is your Workplace Ready for Young People

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Succession for Lawyers

Roy Lauder spoke at our Annual Conference and as promised, he has prepared a few notes. THE SUCCESSION TEAM – SUCCESSION FOR LAWYERS Background There is a growing tide of companies facing the need to deal with succession … Continued

Commercial Law Network partners up with Amiqus to help with AML registration process

The Law Society of Scotland has outlined new requirements for its members to meet by 26th June 2018 which stipulates that each beneficial owner, manager or officer of a firm must submit an ‘application for approval’, including a current Disclosure … Continued

Law Society of Scotland Consult on Anti Money Laundering Rules Amendments

Recent years have seen a consistent re-evaluation and consequential amendment to the anti-money laundering regulations as set out in various statutes, directions and professional body practice notes. The Law Society are currently seeking comment on the proposed revision to two … Continued

Advertorial: Legal Recruitment – How to attract the best team

Established in 1995, Frasia Wright Associates remains the only specialist legal recruitment consultancy based in Scotland, dedicated to placing lawyers. Our values define our culture, integrity and confidentiality being the cornerstones of our service. FWA is committed to assisting firms … Continued

New Year’s Resolution: Cyber Readiness

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members a Happy New Year and wish them all the best for the upcoming year. Whilst many of us will make New Year’s resolutions aimed at enhancing our personal … Continued

Guest Blog from Registers of Scotland: Completing the picture of who owns Scotland

‘Land register completion’ is a phrase that many in the legal professional have started to hear quite frequently. Registers of Scotland’s Charles Keegan outlines why and how a complete picture of land ownership in Scotland is being created, and what … Continued

UK Company Law, Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015

UK company law is quietly being reformed by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the “Act”). Changes are being introduced that will affect almost every company. Its provisions are being phased in gradually over six stages, some are already implemented and others will come into … Continued