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The gambling industry awaits the outcome of an imminent white paper which is sure to deal operators a fresh deck of cards which may not all be to their liking, writes Audrey Ferrie, legal director and licensing specialist at Pinsent Masons. The existing Gambling Act 2005 came into force in 2007

The UK Government has introduced legislation designed to support small businesses following the end of restrictions on winding up petitions on 30 September, writes Joanne Gillies, partner at Pinsent Masons. The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) introduced in June 2020 restrict

Leading Scottish lawyer and respected Hong Kong-based advisor Vincent Connor passed away on 5 October following a period of illness. A partner and head of Pinsent Masons’ Hong Kong office, Mr Connor was a passionate advocate for Scottish businesses operating in Asia and an industry-recognised

Sue Gilchrist, legal director at Pinsent Masons, considers the impact of the latest public health guidance on Scottish business.  Scottish business, just as much as our English counterparts, was switched on to review the UK government guidance issued on working safely during coronavirus in Engl

Susannah Donaldson, legal director at Pinsent Masons, considers the impact of the pandemic on gender pay gap figures reported by large construction businesses. The Covid-19 pandemic has somewhat skewed gender pay gap (GPG) figures reported by large construction businesses for the year 2020

Pinsent Masons has released its latest year-end results, showing a record £503.3 million turnover. The firm reported that turnover broke through the half-billion pounds barrier for the first time, with the business recording 19% growth over a five year period.

Tom Stocker, partner and head of corporate crime, Pinsent Masons, discusses the impact of the Bribery Act on the business community. As the Bribery Act 2010 approaches its 10th birthday on 1 July, it is widely recognised as an excellent piece of legislation which transformed the corporate compliance

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has launched a unique equality law specialism that supports businesses in managing the cultural and legal aspects of discrimination and inclusion issues. The new practice addresses a broader challenge facing organisations when equality issues arise, by identifyi

Claire Massie, Pinsent Masons head of banking & restructuring in Scotland, reveals how businesses will need to alter their operating model in an attempt to fight climate change. Climate change will require businesses in all sectors to reassess and change their operating model as part of the tran

Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, has purchased a 100% equity stake in the Sorbie onshore wind project in North Ayrshire.

Rodney White suggests that Westminster and Holyrood should "step up to the plate" and fund infrastructure specifically for housebuilding projects. "Build back infrastructure" is not as snappy or alliterative as the build-back-better mantra favoured by politicians who believe that post-Covid-19 there

Joanne Gillies, partner and insolvency disputes specialist at Pinsent Masons, discusses the impact of a ruling by the Court of Session allowing banks to claim debtors' PPI cash payouts.  Banks will be able to reduce the amount of compensation paid to customers who claimed they were mis-sold pay

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Edinburgh-based Red Rock Power Limited on the sale of 50% of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm development and subsequent joint venture with ESB. Once complete, the wind farm will generate approximately one gigawatt of electricity, powering up to one

Research carried out by Pinsent Masons has revealed a continued step-change in support offered to customers grappling with mental health concerns is likely as banks continue to ramp up measures to help consumers manage pressure on finances prompted by the pandemic. The firm's report 'Creating a Cult

Glasgow has raced out of the starting blocks in its bid to double the size of its city centre population over the next 15 years to 40,000. Civic leaders were last week handed a very welcome boost to their ambitions to deliver their City Centre Living Strategy (CCLS) when LGIM Real Assets (Legal &