TLT has advised the shareholders of UK-based software firm Insight Legal Software Ltd on its sale to Dye & Durham. Dye & Durham is a multinational organisation listed on the Toronto stock exchange and one of the world’s largest providers of cloud-based legal practice management softwar
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Business confidence in Scotland fell five points during January to 10%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 17 points at 8%. When taken alongside thei
Glasgow-based whisky blender and distributor Macduff International has reported a 15% rise in annual revenue to £13 million after sales returned to pre-Covid levels. The firm made a pre-tax profit of £902,227 in the year ending 30 April 2022, up from £811,631 for the previous year.
Scottish international rugby union player Luke Crosbie has announced a new sponsorship deal with Edinburgh-based financial advice and professional consultancy firm Wealth Professional. The deal, which will see Mr Crosbie talk frankly about his experiences both on-and-off the international and club c
Renewable energy experts from Harper Macleod have now advised on projects generating more than half of Scotland’s renewable electricity. According to the latest statistics from industry body Scottish Renewables, Scotland’s total installed capacity of renewable electricity is just over 12
UK speciality bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food Group Plc has acquired North Lanarkshire-based Lees Foods Limited in a deal worth £5.7 million. Established in 1931, Lees employs more than 200 staff at its site in Coatbridge, Scotland. Lees has a large UK market position in the manufacture of m
Making up a critical part of the rural economy, social enterprises have contributed £197 million in the Highlands and Islands — up £32m since 2019.
Manorview's staff have received a share of the Scottish hotel and leisure group's profits as £162,479 was split amongst every team member who has worked at Manorview for 12+ months.
Law firm Weightmans’ corporate team in Glasgow has advised on 17 M&A deals in 2022 worth a total of £69.6m. Deals advised on include a series of acquisitions by Dentex Healthcare, including two Glasgow-based practices, Shawlands Dental Care and Orchard Park Dental Practice.
Thorntons has opened its new Glasgow office which is double its existing capacity. The Scottish law firm has operated from serviced offices in the city since 2019. Its new premises at Lomond House, located in George Square at the heart of the city's business community, will be the firm’s first
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), the industry body for financial and professional services in Scotland, has appointed Lloyds Banking Group life and pensions leader Jackie Leiper to its board of directors. Ms Leiper brings over 25 years’ experience in financial services to the role. She joi
Social Enterprise Scotland has appointed Douglas Westwater as its new chair. Mr Westwater has been CEO of Community Enterprise for the past 15 years. The social enterprise provides development support to social enterprises, community groups and the wider third sector and beyond to resource them
A new bill to prevent members of the US Congress from trading and owning stocks has been introduced – and is entitled the Pelosi Act.
A man's pet fish managed to hack into its owner's Nintendo eShop account and make a ¥500 (£3) purchase using his saved credit card information, all while streaming the antics live to an audience of hundreds on YouTube. The heist was an unintended consequence due to an experiment to see if
Country fashion retailer The House of Bruar is set to expand its online retail operation with a £2 million investment.