Legal stereotypes of the past now in the past?

Many believe a career in law starts with 18 hour days, strict task masters, and the day to day life mirroring the TV show Suits. I have been working as a trainee for almost 5 months now and it is, unsurprisingly, nothing like the dated stereotype. There is a more...

Dementia Awareness Week

Dementia Awareness week took place between the 3 and 9 June 2019. Throughout this time people came together to show their support for people living with dementia. Alzheimer Scotland said that they use the week as an opportunity to raise awareness  of current research,...

Parents Buying Property for Their Children

Some children are lucky enough that their parents are in a financial position to buy them a property, for example while they are at university. But parents have to carefully consider their options when purchasing such a home, which will depend upon the reason for...

Danielle Weddle against Glasgow City Council

Our office is based in George Square and we heard the chaos after the bin lorry crash in December 2014. One of our staff members witnessed the crash seconds after it happened. Our phones were ringing off the hook with anxious family members wanting to know their loved...

Estate Planning with Foreign Assets

Owning a home in another country is not uncommon. It is a great way of getting to know another country, perhaps learn another language and is somewhere to go when you need time to relax. However, not all owners of overseas properties tell their solicitors about their...