Legal World will never be the same again
Changes brought about by Covid-19 will outlast the pandemic – and some of those changes were long overdue Let’s scroll back for a moment (which would be nice). There was change in 2019 evident on several fronts: among…
Expertise to help clients navigate challenging times
As we reflect on the unprecedented events of the past year, our focus at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie is firmly on helping our clients navigate their way out of the…
Dunlop defends profession
Times have changed. Lawyers, especially advocates and judges, have become used to accusations (if increasingly outdated) of being products of middle-class backgrounds and educations that leave them unable to relate…
Diversity moving up the Law Society agenda
The profession is taking steps to improve racial inclusion and equal opportunities The Black Lives Matters movement was one of the few things that managed to divert attention away from Covid-19 this…
Fintech is one of the hottest areas in technology – and law firms are busy helping many of the 140-plus companies involved in the sector
Not so long ago, banking, finance and technology would have been worlds apart: now they are inextricably linked with each other. One of the most recent manifestations of this is…
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Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our…
Ups and down of a rollercoaster corporate year
It’s been something of a roller coaster ride this year in Scotland’s corporate and M&A sector. That’s hardly surprising given the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. However, it hasn’t been…
Why green recovery is the best hope
Post-coronavirus focus must be on efforts to tackle climate change