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A new era of geopolitical instability and the increase of AI are reshaping the disputes landscape, with costs no longer the top concern for companies when bringing a claim, a new report has found. 'Litigation Risk 2026: Responding to the new wave of global risks' is the third annual litigation risk

In 2014, Edinburgh’s controversial new tram system finally opened to the public and the highly scrutinised Edinburgh Tram Inquiry got underway, writes Steven Stewart. By 2023, a second phase of the tramline had been completed and the inquiry by Lord Hardie concluded. In recent months, City of

Shoosmiths has advised on a flagship letting on behalf of Kadans Science Partner (Kadans) of 40,000 sq ft to Chemify, a pioneer in the development of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology in the Health Innovation Hub (HIH), a new purpose-built life science facility at Govan, in Glasgow. The 87,000 sq ft

Shoosmiths in Scotland has appointed Steven Stewart as partner within its growing real estate division. Mr Stewart is based in Shoosmiths’ Glasgow office, leading the Scottish planning and environmental practice for the firm.

Last week, Sheelagh Cooley, real estate partner and head of the Edinburgh office at Shoosmiths, delivered the keynote speech at the Scotland Investor and Developer Breakfast as part of the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF, Leeds, 20-22 May). She shared her market insights

Law firm Shoosmiths has appointed two principal associates and two associates to its real estate practice in Scotland. Ben Harper-Phillips has joined as a principal associate, having recently relocated to Scotland from Australia. An experienced real estate solicitor, who has been recognised in Best

Very few in Scotland’s real estate sector are currently satisfied with the existing planning system. The question then is how best to alleviate the issues that currently challenge the public and private sector parties with an interest in this key industry. Lee Murphy, a planning consultan

Shoosmiths has supported Watkin Jones in securing its plans for what will become Scotland's tallest residential building. The law firm advised the developer and manager of residential for-rent properties on its recent planning agreement for The Àrd - a 784-bed, purpose-built student accommoda

Ahead of a panel discussion event next week, Rachel Munro, examines why for housebuilders, planners and local authorities, heat networks promise to increasingly be a hot topic in the months and years to come. It need not be overstated that Scotland doesn’t have the best weather and despit

Shoosmiths has been appointed to Avant Homes’ Scottish legal panel. The appointment sees the law firm extend its relationship with the UK housebuilder after securing a place on Avant’s England and Wales legal panel in 2021.

Shoosmiths has today moved into a new landmark development in the heart of Edinburgh. The firm, which celebrated 10 years in Scotland last year following its merger with Edinburgh-based Archibald Campbell and Harley in 2012, has been based at Saltire Court, Castle Terrace in Edinburgh since then and

Politically and economically, 2022 was a tumultuous year. Despite an encouraging start, by the third quarter it was clear that Scotland’s property sector was being impacted by spiralling inflation, soaring energy costs and increasing interest rates, writes Barry McKeown. Yet, let me recall som

With the bidding process closing today, Sheelagh Cooley, real estate partner in the Edinburgh office of law firm Shoosmiths, considers the benefits and potential challenges ahead for the operators of Scotland’s Green Freeports. It has been well publicised that the Scottish Government is curren

Shoosmiths has appointed three partners across its real estate teams in Glasgow and Edinburgh.  Ian McCann, previously with CMS has joined the Edinburgh office as a construction partner while Lyndsey O’Connor has joined the Glasgow office as a real estate partner from Dentons. Lauren Mill

Taylor Wimpey hosted eight events across the UK earlier this month to mark this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8, including one led by its two regional businesses in Scotland.