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We are proud to announce that our very own Gillian Campbell, a partner in our private wealth and tax team, has been named a finalist in the Law Category for the BWCAberdeen Athena Awards! Congratulations, Gillian! And best of luck in the finals.

Is an expert determination clause separable from the contract itself? The High Court in England and Wales recently determined just that in the case of Dandara South East Ltd v Medway Preservation Ltd and another. Shona Lean and Natalie Donald explain: shorturl.at/9V584

Uber have driven themselves into a €290 million fine for breaches of the EU GDPR. Joanna Boag-Thomson and Madeleine Gill highlight where Uber went wrong and explain how organisations can protect themselves from being delivered to the same fate: shorturl.at/pv1FH

Creating an open and supportive dialogue around the impact of menopause in the workplace is important. To mark World Menopause Day, Olivia Greener and Elspeth Wedgwood discuss what workplaces need to do to help employees going through menopause: shorturl.at/7AaGe

We're proud to once again be listed as one of the Top 75 Employers in the UK by The Social Mobility Foundation in the #SMFIndex2024, ranking 45th: shorturl.at/d7rPe This achievement highlights our commitment to our inclusive work culture, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Scottish Government’s Consultation on the introduction of a single-use beverage cup charge is now open. Natasha Durkin has been featured in The Scotsman to outline the proposals and explain what such a charge might mean for the food and drink sector: shorturl.at/F33AG

We recently held a breaking news employment webinar, covering changes to employment law outlined in the new Employment Rights Bill. In this article, Laura Macdonald and Sarah Harris further explore some of the key proposed changes in the Bill: shorturl.at/RfNjU

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 brings significant changes, including requirements for subscription contracts. Jonathan Carey explains what subscription contracts are, the impact of the Act, and consequences for failing to comply: shorturl.at/CUVTJ

With the Autumn Budget approaching, it's easy to get overwhelmed by potential changes impacting estate planning. Partner Alexis Graham has been featured in The Herald, offering tips on how to be well-prepared by 30 October: shorturl.at/wmfit

The recent Technology and Construction Court decision in Beck Interiors Ltd v Eros Ltd clarified that exceptional circumstances are required to injunct an adjudication from proceeding. Iain Drummond and Valentin Pyataev discuss the decision: shorturl.at/QflPM

Two recent TCC decisions have clarified how parties can disapply the statutory rate of interest on late payments and provide insight as to what counts as a “substantial remedy”. Leigh Herd and Valentin Pyataev discuss the decisions and their implications: shorturl.at/0wSxy

The highly anticipated Autumn Budget was announced yesterday, covering topics from private schools to pints. Tax specialists Erin Ryan (née Ross) and Douglas Sinclair outline the key changes to be introduced: shorturl.at/FgHJJ

We're thrilled to announce that at The Herald's Top Employer Awards we won two awards: Top Employer of the Year in the Medium Business category (250–1000 Employees) and Best Diversity and Inclusion Dynamic in the Workplace. Congratulations to all other winners and nominees!

Do you have a commercial lease in Scotland? Guarantees are a common feature in commercial leases and while they can be useful, they should also be treated with caution and care to avoid expensive legal pitfalls. Director Hannah Swinton explains: shorturl.at/Y4B9T

As a solicitor, not following Practice Direction 57AC can lead to serious consequences, as seen in recent Fulstow v Francis case. Partner Ben Pilbrow and Trainee Megan McNicoll explain: shorturl.at/E7l8Q

🎉Our 2024 Movember squad has so far raised almost £2,000 for charity! Our Glasgow representation took the opportunity this morning to don the shades for a rather serious progress photo. 😎 Meet the full team and follow their progress here: shorturl.at/FzHF9

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Gillian Campbell, Partner and Head of Private Wealth and Tax in Aberdeen has won The Women in Law Award at the BWCAberdeen Athena Awards! Congratulations to Gillian and all the other nominees and winners.

Last night we attended the @en4ei Inclusivity Excellence Awards as nominees. We were thrilled to walk out as the winner of the Supporting Neurodiverse Talent award and with a high commendation in the Inclusive Recruitment Initiative category.

Last night we participated in the The Legal 500 awards, where we were pleased to win the Diversity and Inclusion award and are very proud of our Partner and Head of Clean Energy, Clare Foster, on her win as Lawyer of the Year. Congratulations to all nominees and winners! 👏

Congratulations to our Movember squad who raised a huge £4,492 last month! These funds will help the Movember charity to break new ground in men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Meet the team: lnkd.in/eUFVNkDW Well done, gents!