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It’s International Data Protection Day!   This year, Data Protection Day is all about exploring the landscape of data protection laws in the face of the challenges and opportunities that arise when emerging technologies and privacy risks intersect.   As 2025 is set to be a transformative year for data protection and governance, with significant legislative development anticipated across the UK and Europe, it is important to stay informed and prepared.   Data protection experts David Goodbrand and Jo McLean have identified some of the top data governance goals you should consider for this year. Watch our video below, read our guide, and please get in touch to discuss how we can support you in achieving your data protection objectives.   To read our guide, click here: https://bit.ly/40wj79f   #dataprotectionday

Less than 2 weeks to go until Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light illuminates Aberdeen! From 6 to 9 February, some of Aberdeen’s most iconic buildings and locations will come alive with innovative light installations, large-scale projects, and interactive artworks, designed to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. The theme for Spectra 2025 is ‘Journeys’, inviting the city to join together for an artistic exploration. The artwork will not only showcase the personal experiences of the artists but also encourage audiences to reflect on their own journeys. We are extremely proud to be sponsoring Spectra again this year, helping to create an unforgettable experience that the whole city can enjoy! Don’t miss out – check out the full lineup of artworks here: https://bit.ly/3PLw6Pt #Spectra2025

Join our market-leading team as a company secretarial & governance expert! Do you have the drive to deliver excellent service and perform at your best, in a role with a full and varied workload and the opportunity to develop? We’re looking for an experienced Company Secretary & Governance Advisor to join our team in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow. From day one, you’ll support both our internal and external clients with their company secretarial needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with client board and shareholder meetings, managing statutory books held by the firm in its capacity as company secretary, or supporting LLPs where corporate administrative assistance is required, in addition to handling a variety of administrative tasks as needed.   This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced governance professionals in the country, as part of our busy and growing top-tier practice. But don’t just take our word for it; hear from some of our company secretarial & governance colleagues, on why joining the team could be perfect for you! Apply now: bit.ly/40E1LIG #governanceprofessionals #hiring #jobopportunity #lawfirm 

Last night, colleagues across our three offices had the opportunity to watch a screening of Why Not Scotland?, a powerful film by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture. Why Not Scotland? follows a young Scot exploring rewilding projects across Europe, looking at how nature recovery transforms landscapes and communities, asking if it’s possible elsewhere, why not Scotland? The film supports the Rewilding Nation campaign, urging Scotland to lead the way as the world’s first Rewilding Nation, restoring nature across 30% of its land and seas. It highlighted rewilding’s potential – not just to restore nature but to create opportunities for people and communities to thrive alongside it, even in urban spaces. We’re proud to be SCOTLAND: The Big Picture’s Rewilding Business Partner, working towards a wilder, more resilient Scotland. The inspiring film challenges us to reflect on the role we can all play in this vision and how we can help drive this vital conversation forward. Learn more about the film and campaign here: https://bit.ly/4atmwKz

We were pleased to advise on the recent sale of the former Virgin Hotel in Glasgow, which overlooks the River Clyde and comprises 240 guest bedrooms and other facilities over 17 floors. The transaction was supported by our market-leading restructuring and insolvency, banking, and real estate teams.   Read more here: https://bit.ly/3C6ojsp

We are pleased to announce the return of our “Essential Elements of Employment” training series, bringing legal issues to life through workshops that are practical and meaningful.   Led by our experienced employment, immigration, and data protection lawyers, these workshops give HR teams and people managers the knowledge and confidence to deal with common workplace issues, enabling them to manage risk and get the best out of their people.   Our programme will be delivered over two weeks, covering topics such as flexible working, right to work checks, conflicting beliefs in the workplace, and HR’s role in driving ESG strategy.   To learn more about this series and to book your spots click here: https://bit.ly/4aoVy6F   Early bird discount expires Friday.

2024 was another challenging year for UK businesses as they continued to combat the cyber security threats impacting organisations across all sectors.    It is estimated that nearly half of all UK organisations experienced some form of cyber security breach last year, including a major cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence and ransomware attacks on both the Scottish NHS Trust Dumfries and Galloway and Synnovis.   In this article from our cyber security team we discuss the predicted cyber concerns anticipated for 2025, including the increasing risk of ransomware attacks and the evolving role of AI, and look at how governments are responding to the threats, including the UK Government’s upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which aims to protect the UK’s critical infrastructure and digital services.   Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WmM6Lx

Hot on the heels of the first use of the cross class cram down feature in the Scottish RP of Dobbies, IWIRC members from Burness Paull will explore with us their experience and insights of the process. Please join us on 5 February 2025 from 12pm to 2pm for a lunchtime seminar with Burness Paull LLP, held at their Glasgow office. Panelists, IWIRC members and team from Burness Paull Allana Sweeney (Partner), Fiona Carlin (Legal Director) and Alexandra Fagerson (Senior Solicitor) will share their experiences from the 1st Scottish Restructuring Plan to be sanctioned. There will be an opportunity for guests to ask their own questions of the panelists. We propose this will last 60 minutes, and then there will be an opportunity to network. This event is free to attend for members and non-members. To register, please click the link below. We look forward to seeing you and if you have any questions then please do email us at iwircscotland@yahoo.com. #iwircscotland

Over the last month it has been our pleasure to host the Investing Women Angels and AccelerateHER W2W programme, which united existing women investors and entrepreneurs on an ‘investment journey’ with emerging female-led companies from across Scotland. We are proud to have contributed to an initiative that facilitated and encouraged female entrepreneurship, reflecting our firm’s wider commitment to supporting female founders and helping them secure the growth investment they need to thrive.   The sessions were filled with energy and collaboration, and we’re looking forward to seeing where these innovative businesses go next! Elizabeth Pirrie Jackie Waring FRSE Rhona Campbell