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Scotland's ambitious 2030 renewable energy targets won't be possible without a key enabler: port infrastructure.
First published in The Herald.
The UK Government has ambitious plans to invest heavily in carbon capture technology, allowing for tonnes of CO2 storage and new job creation.
First published in The Herald.
In Lidl Great Britain Ltd v Tesco Stores Ltd, the Court of Appeal considered whether Tesco’s Clubcard logo amounted to trademark infringement, passing off, and copyright infringement of Lidl’s logo, while reviewing the value of different evidence types in assessing the likelihood of consumer confusion.
With increasing pressure on pension schemes to invest in environmentally conscious projects, what reforms are taking place to improve transparency and incentivise trustees?
First published in The Scotsman.
To meet 2045 targets for net zero, the Scottish Government will need to focus on one key area: innovation.
First published in The Herald.
The food and drink sector can make a substantial contribution to the UK’s decarbonisation and net zero objectives. In this article, Scott Rodger examines three opportunities and risks arising from regulatory policy and legal developments in the UK for the sector.
April is Stress Awareness Month. This article explores current stats around work-related mental health and the HSE guidance for dealing with stress in the workplace.
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 provided secure tenant farmers an alternative succession and retirement plan with the introduction of relinquishment and assignation. But how does this function in practice, and why would one want to surrender such a valuable asset?
In Oatly AB v Dairy UK Ltd the High Court considered whether the use of the word “milk” in a trademark application for oat-based goods was prohibited.
A landlord may apply to the Scottish Land Court for approval to resume a croft or part of a croft, or common grazings. In this guide, we look more closely at resumption and the legal test that needs to be met when making an application to the Scottish Land Court to resume all or part of a croft or common grazings.
Scotland has an enviable track record in renewable energy and the Scottish Government’s commitment to its renewable targets is a strong basis on, which to grow our renewable capabilities. Recently, there has been an upsurge in the focus of croft and common grazing land as a source of onshore renewable development, but how do we make this happen?
The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2024 introduced the need for large landowners to produce Land Management Plans, as part of their proposals to increase transparency in the rural land management sphere. This means there are new rules and requirements coming into force.