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Leigh Beirne is part of Harper Macleod's private client team and a regular visitors to Shetland and other areas where crofting and farming issues are often to the fore. Here, she highlights the potential value of certain reliefs on Inheritance Tax liability, and how to ensure you don't allow your estate to be diminished unnecessarily.
A plumber has won a legal battle over his status as a worker that could have a significant impact for many freelance workers across the UK. With around 4.8 million contractors in UK who could potentially be affected by this decision, the possible ramifications for businesses (and the individuals working for them) are huge.
This blog is part of a series of brief guides to employers on the necessary considerations and practical action points that may need to be taken in consequence of GDPR. This article looks at how the new regulation affects disciplinary and grievance procedures, which usually involve employee personal data.
Our specialist Accident at Work team has recovered a substantial six-figure sum for a client who suffered serious injuries as a result of an accident in the workplace, for which we secured an admission of full liability (fault) from the employer.
As we gear up to the summer period, solicitors who practise family law are often approached by separated parents regarding disputes about holiday contact. These disputes can be difficult for both parents and children.