Opinion

Judith Howson Judith Howson, Business Recovery Manager at French Duncan, provides some background on the new legislation and what it means for Scotland.

Gemma Lampert Gemma Lampert and Will Anderson of CMS look at whether a lump sum can be extracted from a pension and treated as income to pay creditors in bankruptcy proceedings.

Jill Armstrong By Jill Armstrong, head of commercial management, Speirs Gumley

A legal claim has been launched by around 125 institutional funds against supermarket giant Tesco’s over its accounting irregularities. Bentham Europe has said the funds have filed a claim for damages against the retailer for well in excess of £100 million over alleged breaches of the Financial S

David Morgan By David Morgan Partner at Burness Paull

Sian Aitken Sian Aitken and Graeme MacLeod of CMS look at a case confirming the precedence of domestic administration proceedings in a multi-jurisdictional winding-up, marking the first time “modified universalism” has been recognised in Scots law.

Iain McDougall By Iain McDougall, Senior Solicitor at MBM Commercial

James Andersen By James Andersen, a senior audit manager at Grant Thornton in Scotland

Gavin PatonBurness Paull partner, Gavin Paton, on why the imminent introduction of Project Bank Accounts could provide more certainty and stability.  

Frank Morton By Frank Morton, Director of Wealth Services at AAB Wealth

Hannah Starritt By Hannah Starritt, solicitor at Turcan Connell

By Lynne Gray Director at Burness Paull

Edinburgh private investment company Murray Capital Group (MCG) has reported a £6 million jump in annual profits.

Robert Nixon By Robert Nixon, head of residential letting, Speirs Gumley

Graham Millar Although it may grab the headlines, work related bribery and corruption isn’t the preserve of the world of sport, writes Gilson Gray LLP partner Graham Millar.