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It is common for public sector entities to acquire a right to appoint a director to the board of a private company, whether in a fully solvent situation or a more distressed one where the public sector entity is providing some form of assistance. At all times, you much bear in mind the duties and obligations that attach to the role of director.
It is not uncommon for businesses that public sector entities are in contract with to face financial difficulties during the life of the contractual arrangements. Should that body provide financial assistance and/or some other type of relief to the distressed counterparty or let fate take its course? Here we look at some key commercial considerations to be taken into account.
After much discussion and several consultations over the past few years, Freedom of Information legislation will apply to Scotland's Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) from later this year. Find out more, including top tips for preparing to deal with FOI requests.
The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said that the UK should be able to unilaterally cancel its withdrawal from the EU. Harper Macleod Partner Jennifer Jack is part of the legal team representing two MPs in the case.
What should you do when an employee joins your organisation from a Scottish Arms Length External Organisation (ALEO) or other Scottish public body which is not listed on the RMO (but probably should be)?