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Best Endeavours and Reasonable Endeavours: how far do you have to go to meet a contractual obligation?

By Alastair Johnston 17 Jan 2020

Any lease, supply contract or construction contract will more than likely have a clause requiring a party to use certain endeavours to satisfy their contractual obligations. The common examples of "best endeavours", "all reasonable endeavours" and "reasonable endeavours" are a recurring source of dispute when relations between the contracting parties break down. So what do they mean in practice?
Harper Macleod action leads to Supreme Court reframing remedies for gratuitous alienations

By James Lloyd 06 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court judgment in MacDonald and another v Carnbroe Estates Ltd has reframed the remedies available to the court when there has been a transfer at undervalue. Harper Macleod LLP represented the joint liquidators in this action, successfully arguing that the transaction should be reduced as a transfer at undervalue.
Is it possible to disinherit a child?

By Leigh Beirne 15 Nov 2019

The High Court in England has recently issued its ruling in an interesting case involving the disinheritance of Christopher Gosden, whose mother left the bulk of her £1.25 million estate to her civil partner.
Less haste, more speed! Why you can't evict a private tenant in Scotland on grounds which haven't yet occurred

By Alastair Johnston 12 Nov 2019

The Upper Tribunal has recently published its decision in an appeal case which involved a novel approach by a landlord who was perhaps a little too eager to obtain an order for eviction. The case is a great example of where a significant waste of time and expense could easily have been avoided with the application of a little patience.
How do you manage the affairs of someone who has suffered incapacity in Scotland?

By Lindsay MacEwen 08 Nov 2019

Dealing with the affairs of someone who has lost capacity can be difficult, particularly if they have not made a Will or other arrangements. It requires careful planning, as well as guidance on the options available and advice on the procedures that are in place.