Gilson Gray succeeds in first-of-its-kind FIFA employment hearing FIFA’s Football Tribunal formally recognises technical directors’ right to claim

Gilson Gray succeeds in first-of-its-kind FIFA employment hearing FIFA’s Football Tribunal formally recognises technical directors’ right to claim

Full-service law firm Gilson Gray is celebrating a landmark win on behalf of its client, Rene Hiddink, brother of former Real Madrid and Netherlands manager Guus Hiddink, in a case that marks a first for world football. Following the unlawful termination of his three-year contract just eight months into his…

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Is the Future of Hydrogen Energy in Scotland?

Scotland has just taken a bold step toward the future of both aviation and energy. The announcement that a hydrogen aircraft fuel cell factory will be built at Glasgow’s Prestwick Airport, led by ZeroAvia, in collaboration with industry and government partners, is not only a technical breakthrough, it’s a strategic…

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Tacit relocation

The Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill was presented to the Scottish parliament in January 2025. This proposes to reform the common law doctrine of tacit relocation, which automatically extends Scottish commercial leases if neither party takes steps to end the lease. The Bill replaces tacit relocation with a statutory scheme…

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Do I need a mortgage offer?

Do you need a mortgage offer before making an offer on a residential property in Scotland? Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make, and if you’re navigating the Scottish property market, there are some key differences to be aware of – especially when it…

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Charging a Continuing Account: Impact on the Five-Year Prescription Period

Whilst being head of a successful Debt Recovery Team is fun and fast moving, it often means that the opportunity to argue novel points of law in court are rare. Our clients instruct us to recover their money, quickly. They don’t like paying for us to prepare for and argue…

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Why having a will is a key part of mitigating inheritance tax changes

With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one’s will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding your family’s future, writes Lesley McKnight. Making a will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your loved…

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The Future of Nuclear Energy in Scotland

Nuclear energy has played a complex and sometimes controversial role in Scotland’s energy landscape. As the country forges ahead with ambitious net-zero targets and a strong focus on renewable energy, the place of nuclear power in Scotland’s energy future remains a subject of debate. Scotland and Nuclear Energy Scotland has…

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Our guide to renting out a residential property

Whether it’s an old abode, a home left behind temporarily for horizons new, or a bricks and mortar investment, a number of us will find ourselves landlords at some point in our lives. In fact, there are approximately 2.82 million private landlords in the UK, around 94% of whom are…

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The Benefits of Buying a New Build Home

As a new build specialist with over a decade of experience in the construction industry and fifteen years in property and marketing, I’ve seen first-hand the transformative impact a new home can have. Having managed and refurbished numerous projects, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the benefits that make new…

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The Licence to Adapt: How Smart Businesses Are Future-Proofing Through Strategic Licensing

Why modern licensing law in Scotland is more than compliance – and how legal foresight drives growth in regulated sectors. The New Era of Licensing: From Compliance to Strategy For too long, licensing has been viewed by many businesses as a tick-box exercise. In other words, an operational necessity dealt…

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