Insight Hub

• 13 November 2025
• | Iain Baird

Ageing wind farms: Navigating challenges and unlocking opportunities

What strategic opportunities and challenges now lie ahead for Scottish onshore wind farms?

• 3 November 2025
• | Danielle Stevenson

Content creators should act swiftly to protect their assets

Content creators have been making headlines across all types of media following the launch of an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) at Westminster to represent UK creators and influencers.

• 3 November 2025
• | Dylan Morrish

NDAs under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024: What employers need to know

The recent introduction of the Victim and Prisoners Act 2024 (VPA) has changed what can be covered by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and employee settlement agreements, containing confidentiality clauses.

• 30 October 2025
• | Rory Knox

How the proposed ban on upwards only rent reviews could impact commercial leases in Scotland

The UK Government has proposed including a ban in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the “Bill”) on upwards only rent reviews for new commercial leases in England and Wales.

• 30 October 2025
• | Craig McCracken

Cyber Attacks: A wake-up call for retail businesses

Recent outages affecting major global platforms hosted on Amazon Web Services serve as a stark reminder that cybersecurity incidents are a growing threat for modern retail businesses.

• 30 October 2025
• | Mark Templeton

Deconstructing Skilled Worker Visa changes: What they mean for the hospitality sector

Significant restrictions to the Skilled Worker visa route were implemented in July 2025, bringing major consequences to the hospitality sector.

• 30 October 2025
• | Julia McDonald
• | Ewan Knox

Martyn’s Law: Guidance for venues, premises and event organisers

Businesses, including those in the retail sector, need to ready themselves for full implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 expected in Spring 2027.

• 20 October 2025

Stephen McDonagh

• 14 October 2025
• | Julia McDonald
• | Calum Sweeney

Finding common ground: INEOS FPS LTD v Scottish Environment Protection Agency

A recent decision of the Scottish Land Court highlights the court system’s overall aim in ensuring balance, proportionality and fairness in relationships between regulators and duty holders.

• 3 October 2025
• | Gillian Murray
• | Ryan Coyle
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The dangers of late payment of commercial debts

Late payment of commercial debts remains a persistent issue in the UK, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.

• 3 October 2025
• | Douglas McLachlan

Soft opt-in for charities: What the new email marketing rules mean for you

There’s good news for charities that would like to be able to contact more of their supporters and raise aware of their good causes.

• 30 September 2025
• | Nick Dobbs
• | Alison Pryde

Americans buying a UK home – what are the UK tax considerations?

For Americans relocating to the UK, purchasing a main residence is a major milestone. While the UK offers a relatively stable property market and attractive lifestyle options, it is important to understand the tax implications at an early stage.