Aberdein Considine

Ahsan Mustafa looks at the main changes brought in by the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024 began, six months on. These reforms are expressed through amendments to the Bankruptcy (Applications and Decisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and related instruments. The most recent commencement

Aberdein Considine LLP has appointed contractual recoveries specialist Shilpi Jairath as operations director with its multi-award-winning lender services practice group. Based in the growing firm’s Newcastle office and with over 22 years of experience in contractual recoveries across consumer

Scottish ministers have extended a consultation on new mental health moratorium rules amid efforts to improve debt protections for people struggling with mental illness, writes Ahsan Mustafa. On 14 November, Ivan McKeen, minister for public finance, extended the consultation on the draft Mental Heal

Following its move to new headquarters over the past two years, Aberdein Considine has donated van-loads of office furniture from its previous Aberdeen address to local charities.

The R3 in Scotland Committee’s 2025 Half-Day Forum, held at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow last Wednesday, reminded everyone why this was a must attend event in Scotland’s insolvency and restructuring calendar, writes Ahsan Mustafa. The morning struck just the ri

Ahsan Mustafa discusses the key reforms introduced by The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025, including modernised accounting thresholds, new safety dispensations for security risks, and alignment with UK reporting standards. The Scottish Government has introduced a major refor

Ahsan Mustafa looks at the impact the Diligence against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 has had since its introduction, exploring the new protected earnings levels, the economic context driving the reform, and the practical implications for employers and creditors. Seven months have

Aberdein Considine’s Debt Recovery and Banking Litigation team has netted its latest prestigious accolade thanks to its triumph at last night’s Credit Awards. The firm fought off stiff competition from across the UK to scoop the award for Legal Team of the Year at the credit industry&rsq

Aberdein Considine has reported a record 2024-25 financial year, with turnover reaching £37 million and profit increasing 41% across the firm. This comes as the organisation converts from a traditional partnership model to a limited liability partnership (LLP) and unveils a refreshed brand ide

More than 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland believe the viability of their business is at risk over the next 12 months, according to new research from Aberdein Considine. The survey, carried out by Censuswide on behalf of the legal firm, highlights the mounting economic pr

Aberdein Considine’s Banking Litigation and Debt Recovery Team has been shortlisted for Legal Team of the Year at the Credit Awards next month. The team, which acts for major UK banks and financial institutions, will contest the award at a prestigious ceremony being held during Credit Week at

Experienced commercial and banking lawyer Jamie Apted has joined Aberdein Considine as a partner in their Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked Lender Services team. Jamie, who will be based in the firm’s Caddell House offices on Glasgow’s Waterloo Street, joins from the London Metal Exchange, having

Aberdein Considine has announced a series of promotions across its offices, recognising the dedication and expertise of its staff this spring. Key promotions include finance controller Ben Smith (Aberdeen) to director and finance operations manager Paul Cheyne (Edinburgh) to associate director. Elle

New regulations are now in force to protect lowest earning debtors, writes Ahsan Mustafa. An Earnings Arrestment Schedule is an effective method of diligence which puts the onus on a debtor’s employer to repay the debt through deducting the employee’s wages. Breach of an Earnings Arrestm

Aberdein Considine has announced the appointment of Graham Crocket as national estate agency director. Mr Crocket has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and a distinguished track record in leadership.