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Addleshaw Goddard tops M&A deals table in Scotland

Published 3 months ago

Addleshaw Goddard remained the top legal adviser for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Scotland last year, according to the latest Experian United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland M&A Review.

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WJM advises Sharles CA on employee ownership trust

Published 3 months ago

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie advised on Sharles Chartered Accountants’ transition to employee ownership at the end of 2023.

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Gilson Gray grows Dundee presence with Bowmans Solicitors takeover

Published 3 months ago

Gilson Gray has expanded its footprint in Dundee and Angus, following the takeover of Bowmans Solicitors.

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Thorntons records 8.2% turnover growth but profits down after IT investment and staff benchmarking

Published 3 months ago

Thorntons has posted profits of £9.2 million and turnover of £37.8m, for the financial year ending 31 May 2023.

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Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Irwin Mitchell complete tie-up

Published 3 months ago

The deal which will see Irwin Mitchell invest in firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is now complete after securing regulatory approval.

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CMS unveils legal support series for Scottish food & drink industry

Published 3 months ago

Law firm CMS has announced a series of free-to-attend events aimed at supporting Scottish food & drink companies on key legal issues affecting their sector.

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Shakespeare Martineau expands in Edinburgh

Published 3 months ago

Shakespeare Martineau has expanded its footprint in Edinburgh.

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Potter Clarkson opens new office in Glasgow

Published 3 months ago

European intellectual property firm Potter Clarkson has opened new offices in Glasgow.

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Visitor levy legislation passes first stage

Published 4 months ago

Legislation which would give councils the power to introduce a visitor levy to raise funding for local tourism facilities and services has passed its first vote at Holyrood.

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Profits at Blackadders up 12% to £4.23m

Published 4 months ago

Blackadders LLP has reported increased turnover and profit in its latest accounts.

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Harper Macleod records slight dip in profits

Published 4 months ago

Harper Macleod has reported profit before members’ remuneration and profit shares of £11.95 million for the year to March 31, 2023 – a slight drop on the £12.8m recorded for the previous period.

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Anderson Strathern celebrates record-breaking year with over £46m in investment deals

Published 4 months ago

Law firm Anderson Strathern has reported its most successful year ever for investment deals for the second year running, amid continued optimism in the Scottish investment market.

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Council tax legislation passed on second and empty homes

Published 5 months ago

New powers enabling councils to charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes have been agreed by the Scottish Parliament.

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Burges Salmon advises Zestec on Scotland’s largest airport-based solar project

Published 5 months ago

The net zero services team at Burges Salmon has advised UK solar developer and asset manager Zestec Renewable Energy (Zestec) on a deal to acquire and invest into Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm.

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UK promises fresh crackdown on businesses evading sanctions

Published 5 months ago

The UK government has set out plans for a fresh crackdown on companies dodging strict trade sanctions, including those imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year.

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