Opinion

Chris Smith By Chris Smith, a lead partner in the corporate department at Gillespie Macandrew

John McArthur John McArthur head of tax at Gillespie Macandrew discusses the ambit of the LBTT.

Scotland’s rental culture is happier, friendlier and more settled than that south of the Border though it is still under threat from rental increases, according to new research.

Gordon Duncan Gordon Duncan is partner and head of corporate at Lockton Companies LLP.

Rosalie Chadwick By Rosalie Chadwick, partner and head of corporate finance at Pinsent Masons LLP

Brian Williamson Brian Williamson is managing director at Edinburgh-based R&D tax relief specialist Jumpstart.

Craig Nelson Keeping track of decisions being taken will be crucial under the SMCR, writes Craig Neilson, a partner with Maclay Murray & Spens LLP.

Cat MacLean

Andrew Bell Launching a new business venture can produce a multitude of feelings: excitement, fear of the unknown, nerves and anticipation. But the one emotion that undoubtedly binds everyone going solo with their own company is one of being overwhelmed.

Alan McIntosh Alan McIntosh of Govan Law Centre writes about the different ways PPI claims and protected trust deeds are dealt with in court.

David Philp David Philp is a member of Edinburgh-based Chiene + Tait’s entrepreneurial tax team and specialises in R&D tax relief.

Derek Mair Derek Mair is a partner at Hall Morrice

Jamie Davidson Jamie Davidson is managing director at Edinburgh-based Conduit Finance

Alison Baker Alison Baker is UK Head of Oil & Gas at PwC