Given that a nine-month statutory probationary term is expected, the new day-one unfair dismissal right is not entirely what it seems. One of the most well-known but least well-liked (by employers) reforms to be made by the Employment Rights Bill (“the Bill”) is making protection against unjust dismissal a day-one right. The UK government has…
The holiday season is frequently a time of joy, celebration, and goodwill. However, it adds to the hardship for certain Scottish businesses and individuals who have outstanding obligations. Whether it’s past-due invoices, unpaid loans, or ignored contractual responsibilities, December may be a particularly tough month to collect money. Clients may delay payments, and enforcement actions…
Families frequently gather throughout the Christmas season to spend quality time together. However, when parents separate, it can be a source of increased tension and worry, particularly when it comes to child contact arrangements. A breach of a contact agreement—whether it concerns the amount of time children spend with each parent, the location of visits,…
Over 3.5 million people in the UK are thought to struggle with infertility. Thankfully, modern science and technology have advanced significantly over the years, and more and more people are now able to become parents with minimal assistance by using donor eggs and sperm and assisted conception techniques like IVF. To make sure you and…
Before delving into the distinctions, it is imperative to comprehend the meaning of the phrases “adoption” and “fostering” in Scotland. Fostering Scotland Fostering is the process of placing a child in the care of someone other than their biological parent. For several reasons, the birth parent of the kid has frequently had to temporarily relinquish…
Child Contact Arrangements For The Christmas Period Some may argue that it is too early to consider the Christmas holiday season because Halloween was a few short weeks ago. Nevertheless, the navigation of family arrangements is always difficult and further complicated for separated parents in the run-up to Christmas. When determining how time for children…
Commercial litigation refers to the legal process of resolving disputes that arise from business dealings. This could involve anything from disagreements over contracts, shareholder issues, intellectual property rights, or even large-scale fraud. Essentially, it covers all types of disputes that could arise between businesses or between a business and an individual. Examples of Commercial Litigation:…
Updated 16/04/2024 Questions about what should happen to the assets of a shareholder after death and how they should be distributed to beneficiaries. Here, we will detail four helpful actions to take into account when transferring the shares of a deceased shareholder who has passed away, with business owners and executors in mind. Step 1:…
Every day, a variety of tenancy advice is provided by our knowledgeable professionals, who together possess unparalleled knowledge and technical skill in Scottish Tenancy Law. From establishing a rental agreement to ending one, we offer a full range of legal services related to tenancy management in Scotland. Throughout Scotland, we represent local governments, private landlords,…
Children in Scotland cannot be disinherited by their parents. Children of the deceased have always had a basic level of protection from the law, for moral and social reasons. This means that even if a child is not named as a beneficiary in a parent’s will, they still have a right to the estate, which…
