Scottish courts provide clarity on solicitors' warranty of authority *

United Kingdom - November 13 2012
These recent Scottish appeal court decisions provide a clear statement of the law relating to solicitors’ warranty of authority and confirm that there is no material difference between the law of Scotland and that of England and Wales on this issue.

Co-authors: Richie Kidd.

Morris v Rae: Let the buyer beware? Let the seller beware, too *

United Kingdom - November 12 2012
It would appear that caveat emptor (buyer beware) is being joined by caveat venditor (seller beware) in the dictionary of Scottish legal maxims for Real Estate. 

Co-authors: Timothy Pitt , Fraser Muego, Rebecca McGladrigan.

Contract: material breach and termination *

United Kingdom - August 30 2012
A recent Scottish case provides guidance on termination following material breach of contract.

Co-authors: Harriet Munro.

Solicitors’ PI – scope of duty of care *

United Kingdom - January 19 2012
A recent Scottish case provides guidance on the scope of a solicitor’s duty of care against the background of the fall in the housing market.

Co-authors: Harriet Munro.