WBD opens Houston office to support growth in key sectors

Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has opened a new office in Houston to expand its offering in the global energy, advanced manufacturing, technology and life sciences sectors.  Central to the firm’s growth strategy, the Houston office will initially launch with four new partners.  These partners will support clients…

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Mental Health magazine awarded £25,000 to tackle mental ill-health amongst young people

Fearlessly, a mental health social enterprise has received £25,000 in grant funding from the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund. The awards were delivered by Firstport, Scotland’s development agency for start-up social enterprise. Eve Hepburn, the founder of Fearlessly, was one of 18 social entrepreneurs to secure  a share of £182,639…

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ScotRail Foundation awards £12,000 to community projects in Edinburgh

Three community art projects in Edinburgh are being provided with extra support thanks to almost £12,000 worth of grants from the ScotRail Foundation Cultural and Arts Fund. The ScotRail Foundation is part of the ‘ScotRail in the Community’ initiative and aims to empower residents making a positive difference in their…

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Bureaucracy – the Easiest Way to Kill Innovation

Innovation equals change. Change means uncertainty. Uncertainty means fear. The best way to prevent innovation or change is through the implementation of bureaucratic systems. Bureaucratic systems, such as excessive rules, regulations, or reporting, create barriers to change, and these barriers protect the status quo. For over 30 years the Innovation…

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Cyclocross Enthusiasts Compete at Winton Castle

More than 200 cyclocross enthusiasts from Scotland and the north of England took part in the annual ‘Thistly Cross Cyclocross’ competition at Winton Castle in mid-January. The exclusive use events venue in East Lothian was delighted to host the 4th round of the Scottish Super Quaich Series which had been…

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More seats for Scotland’s Six Nations clash

ScotRail is adding more seats for fans travelling to Scotland’s Six Nations home game at the BT Murrayfield Stadium this weekend. Scotland play Italy on Saturday 2 February at 2.15pm, and to help the day run smoothly extra carriages will be added to key ScotRail services on the following routes…

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We ♥ Business! Blackadders Breakfast seminar in Edinburgh

Hosted by Donna Reynolds, Partner in Employment Law with guest speaker Brian Taylor, Political Editor for BBC Scotland Date: Thursday 14th February 2019 Timing: 8:30am – 9am Refreshments Brian Taylor, Q&A session Finish 10am Venue: Blackadders LLP, 5 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AX Cost: No charge but please register as…

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Dentons UK and Middle East revenues exceed £200m following the successful

Revenues increased by 21% to £205m in the latest Dentons UK and Middle East LLP consolidated accounts for the financial year ending 30 April 2018, compared to £170m for 2017.  Net profit increased by 27% to £60m. The Dentons results incorporate six months of trading as a combined firm after…

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BCC: Another day lost while the clock is ticking

Commenting on the latest votes in Parliament on Brexit, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Another day lost while the clock is ticking. Government and parliament are still going round in circles when businesses and the public urgently need answers. “The real-world result…

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Edinburgh makes the case for UK’s first ‘tourist tax’

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed its work to develop and agree a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) scheme for Edinburgh. The Council will recommend its proposal to Ministers and MSPs for consideration, subject to approval from elected members at a meeting of the Full Council next week (Thursday 7…

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