Shepherd and Wedderburn

What contractual provisions are required to limit interest on late debts? Two recent TCC decisions have clarified how parties can disapply the statutory rate of interest on late payments under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. These cases provide insight as to what counts as a “substantial remedy” that can oust the 1998 Act. Partner Leigh Herd and Trainee Valentin Pyataev discuss the decisions and their implications.

Last week we attended the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Awards and were elated to see the Joint Air Defence and Offshore Wind Joint Task Force win the Offshore Wind Collaboration Award. This group has worked tirelessly for six years and has overcome many obstacles to deliver a solution that will allow offshore wind projects that impact air defence radar to get financed and built. Liz McRobb, from our clean energy team, has been delighted to work with the Offshore Wind Industry Council on the contracts needed to deliver a solution for the offshore wind industry. Click below to see all of the award winners.

When is it possible to restrain an adjudication? The recent Technology and Construction Court decision in Beck Interiors Ltd v Eros Ltd clarified that exceptional circumstances are required to injunct an adjudication from proceeding. Partner Iain Drummond and Trainee Valentin Pyataev discuss the decision.

With the Autumn Budget approaching, it's easy to get overwhelmed by potential changes impacting estate planning. While we can't predict the Chancellor's announcements, certain fundamental principles remain constant. Partner Alexis Graham has been featured in The Herald Scotland, offering tips on how to be well-prepared by 30 October.

The recent Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 brings with it many significant changes, including new requirements for subscription contracts. Solicitor Jonathan Carey explains what subscription contracts are, what impact the Act has on them, and the consequences for Traders who fail to comply.

We recently held a breaking news employment webinar, covering changes to employment law outlined in the new Employment Rights Bill. In this article, Consultant Laura Macdonald and Trainee Sarah Georgia Harris further explore some of the key proposed changes in the Bill.

Your start-up company’s intellectual property is key to investment and, ultimately, a successful exit. So, what steps can you take to protect that all-important intellectual property and get it "investor-ready"? Join our Intellectual Property specialists, alongside Reddie & Grose Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, for an insightful session answering that question and more. Click below to find out more and register for this free event. We look forward to seeing you for some drinks, networking, and learning. 📍 Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Edinburgh office 📅 Tuesday, 19 November ⏰ 5:30pm – 9pm

The Scottish Government’s Consultation on the introduction of a single-use beverage cup charge is now open. Senior Associate Natasha Durkin has been featured in The Scotsman ahead of the consultation, closing on 14 November 2024, to outline the proposals and explain what the introduction of a charge might mean for the food and drink sector.

We're proud to once again be listed as one of the Top 75 Employers in the UK by The Social Mobility Foundation in the #SMFIndex2024, ranking 45th.   This achievement highlights our commitment to our inclusive work culture, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and we're honoured to be listed among other UK social mobility champions.   Click below to see the full 2024 results.

To mark World Menopause Day, our employment team member Olivia Greener and our diversity and inclusion manager Elspeth Wedgwood discuss what workplaces need to do to help employees going through menopause. Creating an open and supportive dialogue around the impact of menopause in the workplace is an important step to ensuring all employees feel comfortable getting the support they need.