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Barry McCaig is a Partner and Head of Corporate in Scotland, Pinsent Masons (Picture: Peter Devlin)

Finance is still available if the deals are right

Anthony Harrison, Legal Director and financial services regulatory expert at Pinsent Masons

Policy change could ease firms’ complaints burden

The reception area within the Aurora building at 120 Bothwell Street, Glasgow. Picture by Alan McAteer, McAteer Photo

Legal giant takes 31,000 sq ft in one of Scotland’s greenest office buildings

Gillian Frew, Partner and infrastructure and energy finance specialist at Pinsent Masons

‘Bankability’ is key when assessing investment plans

The UK Government has listed clean energy as one of its five priorities, says Sarah Munro

Winds of change blowing through energy job market

The gender pay gap needs addressing, says Susannah Donaldson

Work harder to ensure that women mean business

Julia Maguire, Partner and Head of Energy at Pinsent Masons

Energy transition brings risks and opportunities - Julia Maguire

Tom Stocker is an expert in business law

Don’t be caught out by fraud offence that’s on way

The CMA’s report found ‘limited competition on formula prices’ (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Competiton watchdog targets prices of infants' formula milk - Angelique Bret

Financial incentives could encourage more whistleblowers to come forward (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Is it time for a scheme to reward whistleblowers?

Katharine Hardie outlines the opportunities available in law for graduates

How two decades of dedication paid off for Gillian

David Lister is a Partner and forensic accountant at Pinsent Masons

New approach to forensic accounting benefits clients and auditors alike

The UK’s rules on sanctions have been altered as the confilct in Ukraine continues (Picture: Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images)

Restrictions on sanctions law advice eased, but hurdles remain - Stacy Keen

The average hourly median gender pay gap is 11.6 per cent (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

The spotlight is likely to remain on the gender pay gap - Susannah Donaldson

Pincent Masons Managing Partner Laura Cameron

Breakdown of how Pinsent Mason's revenue soared to £650m last year

Kevin Bridges, Partner and Head of Health and Safety at Pinsent Masons

Construction in spotlight over number of workplace fatalities - Kevin Bridges

The proposed legislation will be welcome news for those specialising in lets for the Edinburgh Festival and other ad hoc events (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Rethink on short-term lets may not go far enough - Kirsty Gallacher

David Young, Partner and Head of International Funds & Asset Management at Pinsent Masons

Three ‘D’ megatrends will shape the investment landscape - David Young

Councils will be asked to make assessments of the private rental market (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Tougher stance on rent controls is on the cards - Martin Devine

Alan Davis, Partner, Head of Competition, EU & Trade, Pinsent Masons

Watchdog turns spotlight on competition in veterinary sector - Alan Davis

The overwhelming policy picture is positive for onshore wind development in Scotland (Picture: John Devlin)

New rules strenghten the case for onshore wind power - Gary McGovern

Helen Corden, Partner and UK Head of Employment & Reward at Pinsent Masons

Still a way to go to close university gender pay gap - Helen Corden

Geraldine Kelm is a Partner, Pinsent Masons Vario

Freelance lawyer provision has proved the doubters wrong - Geraldine Kelm

Susannah Donaldson, Partner and Global Co-Head of Pinsent Masons’ Equality Law practice

Time to use gender pay gap data as catalyst for change - Susannah Donaldson

The correct use of technology, including artificial intelligence, is a major concern for law practice. Image: Adobe Stock

Legal Review 2023: Striking the right balance

Sarah Munro, Legal Director and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Legislation puts focus on sexual harassment in workplace - Sarah Munro

Emilia Gordon - the first graduate of the Kirk Murdoch Scholarship - is now a trainee at legal giant Pinsent Masons.

First graduate of Kirk Murdoch Scholarship fitting tribute to Scots lawyer

Exclusive Senior council officers under investigation over botched Christmas festival

'We want to grow – we see Scotland as a great focus,' says the employment law expert. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

BUSINESS INTERVIEW - EUAN SMITH, SENIOR OFFICE PARTNER, EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

Interview: Euan Smith, partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland in Edinburgh

Tom Stocker, Partner and Corporate Crime specialist at Pinsent Masons

Corporate fraud is the new priority focus in the fight against the fraud pandemi...

Josh Botfield, Associate, Pinsent Masons

Don’t bet on gambling firms exiting the football arena - Josh Botfield

Exterior view of the Lucent Building on Bothwell Street in Glasgow city centre.

Legal giant to move 300 staff into landmark Glasgow office development

Glasgow-based partner and former global head of Pinsent Masons’ 900-strong risk advisory group, Laura Cameron, was elected as the firm’s first female managing partner.

Legal giant with 570 Scottish staff unveils record double-digit revenue hike

The authorities are cracking down on the export of dual use goods

Don’t fall foul of HMRC by breaching export control laws - Stacy Keen

Fred Banning was respected for his good humour and integrity

Scotsman Obituaries: Fred Banning, communications man and cancer campaigner

Kate Dodd, Legal Director and diversity and inclusion specialist at Pinsent Masons

We need to rethink our approach to flexible working and childcare - Kate Dodd

Barry McCaig

Brighter outlook this year allows for cautious optimism - Barry McCaig

Stacy Keen, Senior Associate, and financial crime specialist at Pinsent Masons

Intelligence and evidence are vital in sanctions assesments - Stacy Keen

The upcoming event will see a focus on climate finance as a panel of industry leaders in FinTech, climate, data and investment meet to consider ‘ESG: Investor expectations and the opportunities for FinTech to support ESG developments’

Ad Feature FinTech and investment communities to consider opportunities presented by ESG

Laura Gillespie, Partner and cyber crime specialist at Pinsent Masons

Ransomware attacks are increasing, so you better be ‘cyber ready’ - Laura Gilles...

Helen Cordon, Partner and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Holidays anomaly for part-year workers targeted for change - Helen Corden

Stuart Neilson, Partner and employment law expert at Pinsent Masons

Scotland is facing another devolution row over strikes bill - Stuart Neilson
The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill was introduced into the UK parliament last week and makes provision for minimum service levels to be stipulated for he...

Rosalie Chadwick, Partner and Global Head of Oil and Gas, Pinsent Masons

Oil and gas still have a big energy supply role - Rosalie Chadwick

Barry McCaig, partner and head of corporate in Scotland at Pinsent Masons. Picture: Peter Devlin

Lawyers forecast strong year for Scottish corporate activity despite turmoil

Diane Mullenex, Partner and telecoms sector specialist at Pinsent Masons

More mobile network mergers are on the cards - Diane Mullenex

Tom Stocker, Partner and specialist in sanctions and compliance risk at Pinsent Masons

Russian oil price cap signals new approach to sanctions - Tom Stocker

Laura Cameron, managing partner elect, Pinsent Masons, which employs more than 550 lawyers and support staff at its Scottish offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Legal heavyweight elects Scottish litigator as new managing partner

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Ad Feature FinTech focus group meets to discuss security and trust in digital payments

Clarifying the law on terminating property leases - Steven Blane

The first winner of the inaugural Pinsent Masons fine art photography prize is Harrison Dilks.

Law firm partners with Glasgow School of Art to back aspiring students

Yvonne Dunn

Financial services have their head in the cloud - Yvonne Dunn

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Scotland's growing fintech sector supported by new event series

Graham Horsman, Senior Associate and real estate litigation specialist at Pinsent Masons

Recession may cause a rise in rental disputes - Graham Horsman

Tom Stocker, Partner and corporate crime specialist at Pinsent Masons

Furlough scheme fraud crackdown ramped up

Lisa Byars, Senior Associate and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Slow progress in narrowing gender pay gap - Lisa Byars

Sue Gilchrist, Legal Director and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

‘Part-year’ workers win legal holiday bonus - Sue Gilchrist

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