Insight

Iain Walker Scotland has an estimated 350,000 SMEs – most of which have or will face challenges with their growth and expansion. While common issues include retaining and attracting talent, managing cash flow and developing products, getting access to finance can typically be the most prevalent im

Bruce Stephen By Bruce Stephen, head of banking & finance at Scottish corporate and commercial law firm Brodies LLP.

Alan McIntosh Scottish consumers are not getting a fair deal. Their homes are being placed at risk because they are being denied solutions that are enshrined in legislation. Alan McIntosh, project manager of Govan Law Centre’s Personal Insolvency Unit, explains why.

Steven Todd Steven Todd from Tayside-based EQ Chartered Accountants discusses the impact of uncertainty within the construction sector.

Andrew Davidson Johnston Carmichael’s IT audit manager, Andrew Davidson, explains why password security is important

Angela Haig By Angela Haig, a partner in EQ Accountants' Forfar office

Liina Tulk Liina Tulk, Senior Solicitor in MBM Commercial's Dispute Resolution team, considers circumstances where a banking dispute can turn into a professional negligence claim against previous lawyers.

David Watt David Watt, Executive Director of the Institute of Directors in Scotland takes a look at the year ahead.

Craig Vickery The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) has published a checklist of 3 key priorities that will underpin the success of the accountancy profession in 2017.

Richard Larner Investment firm Brooks Macdonald’s head of research Richard Larner outlines the firm’s predictions for 2017.

Stacy Campbell Making a success of a pop-up store involves more than good location and footfall: retailers and landlords should also avoid some legal pitfalls, writes Stacy Campbell, Director in Lindsays’ Commercial Property team.

Colin Walls Colin Walls, Head of Global Transaction Banking at Bank of Scotland discusses how the retail and other industries can keep on top of cashflow while meeting demand during the festive season.

Andrew Carson By Andrew Carson, senior personal tax manager at mid-tier accountancy firm, French Duncan.

John Rae By John Rae, Capital Markets Partner and Head of Glasgow, Knight Frank

Gordon Duncan By Gordon Duncan, partner and head of corporate at Lockton Companies LLP