Many firms are getting caught out by a little-known legal requirement for Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, writes KATIE CORRIGAN The tax-raising powers of the Scottish Government are a perennial subject of debate. To some they are an essential part of Scotland’s self-determination toolkit, but to others a source of complexity. One such example is […]
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Property rules given new lease of life
A new leasing bill provides some clear rules to a complex feature of Scots law, writes KATIE CORRIGAN Three years ago we highlighted the risks inherent in the automatic renewal of commercial leases (known as tacit relocation) and noted that the Scottish Law Commission had recommended reform to this peculiarity of Scots law. Now change […]
How lawyers ensure the show goes on
KATIE CORRIGAN says a well-drafted contract plays a key role in artistic success August in Edinburgh is synonymous with The Festival in all its guises and, whether you are a visitor or a resident, the city is transformed. Even the most curmudgeonly of locals must surely accept the economic, not to mention the cultural benefits […]
Prioritising diversity brings benefits
KATIE CORRIGAN assesses the potential benefits for both business, and wider society of greater diversity within business leadership positions International Women’s Day (IWD) each March is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as a reminder that there is still a way to go for gender equality. As […]
Material questions raised over RAAC
Property transactions are now likely to include extra checks on construction methods, writes KATIE CORRIGAN The risk posed by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) has been high on the news agenda with many schools in England postponing the start of term or closing. Attention has focused on schools and other public buildings, but RAAC was […]