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We didn't start the fire...

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • August 14 2012

The recent case of United Central Bakeries Limited v Spooner Industries Limited & Forbo Siegling (UK) Limited 2012 CSOH 111 is a useful reminder of the need to take care when making statements in business dealings, which may subsequently be relied upon

Is your business protected?

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • January 13 2012

With the depressing news that more than 20,000 Scots will go bust in 2012, and an average of 25 Scots firms a week will go under this year, it has never been more important to be alert to payment disputes

The uncomfortable truth

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • September 22 2011

In the recent case Regus (Maxim) Limited v The Bank of Scotland plc, 2011 CSOH 129 the Court of Session has considered whether a letter issued by the Bank of Scotland in the context of a wider commercial agreement could be used to create an enforceable legal obligation, and be relied on as such, or whether it was merely a letter of comfort, without legal standing

What did you intend? Negotiators beware

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • July 25 2011

Morgan Utilities Limited ("MUL") carried out works for Scottish Water Solutions Limited ("SWS"

New partnership - old liabilities?

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • July 15 2011

In the recent case of Sim v Howat & McLaren 2011 CSOH 115, the Commercial Court of the Court of Session has undertaken a detailed examination of Partnership Law in Scotland, before ruling that a new partnership constituted by an incoming partner is liable for the prior business debts of the business

Waving goodbye to legal privilege

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • March 30 2011

A recent decision from the Court of Session (Inner House) serves as a timely reminder that if you wish to claim legal professional privilege in respect of advice received, you should be wary about disclosing that advice in any circumstances, as you may be found to have waived privilege

Is your business safe? Get protected now

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • January 13 2011

In the current fragile economic climate, disputes, particularly payment disputes, are rife

Excess loss

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • November 29 2010

In the recent case of Professional Financial Services v Dick ta The Heathfield Partnership, a firm of financial advisors (the "Firm") sought damages for alleged breach of contract from one of their authorised representatives acting as an independent financial advisor

DIY - not in the Scottish courts

  • MacRoberts LLP
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  • United Kingdom
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  • September 22 2010

A regularly asked question is whether a director of a company can represent that company in court proceedings in Scotland or whether the company must engage legal representation

Khaliq v Londis: a monumental case

  • MacRoberts LLP
  • -
  • United Kingdom
  • -
  • May 7 2010

The recent Scottish case of Khaliq v Londis (Holdings) Ltd has cast some doubt on the rather exceptional principle of "Melville Monument" liability

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