Rent control exemptions good news for property investors and developers

Rent control exemptions good news for property investors and developers

Russell Munro and Paul Connolly, Partners at Pinsent Masons The Scottish government’s planned exemptions from rent control measures within the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 signal a more stable and investable landscape for developers, investors and funders, offering a timely catalyst for boosting housing supply across Scotland. Under proposed new regulations,…

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Pinsent Masons launches in Poland

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is expanding its European footprint into Poland, announcing plans to open in Warsaw in mid-2026. The office will strengthen the firm’s pan-European offering and establish its presence in Central and Eastern Europe. The founding team will comprise of six partners, all highly reputed individuals who…

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Businesses face tougher reporting regime under cyber security proposals

The capacity of British regulators to meet the increased cyber security demands being placed on companies under planned new legislation has been questioned by lawmakers. Members of parliament challenged if regulators such as the Information Commissioner’s Office would have the capacity and technical capability to manage the increased scope of…

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Businesses need to be more proactive against cyber attack threat

Simon Colvin and Stuart Davey, Partners at Pinsent Masons The number of significant cyber attacks doubled in the last year despite the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) receiving the same number of calls for support – which highlights the need for greater vigilance in implementing security. But the headline-grabbing attacks…

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Businesses need to be aware of new environmental authorisation regime

Businesses that currently hold environmental consents for water, waste and industrial activities in Scotland should check if they will need new or amended environmental authorisations when reforms kick in. From 1 November, environmental activities will no longer be governed by a patchwork of legislation. Instead, most will fall under the…

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Transition planning fulfills directors’ fiduciary duties says Pinsent Masons legal expert

Hayden Morgan, Partner and Head of Sustainability Advisory at Pinsent Masons With the UK government’s consultation on mandating major companies and financial services firms to develop and implement climate transition plans now closed, the spotlight is turning not just on corporate strategy, but on their legal responsibilities. By 2023, more…

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Pinsent Masons welcome changes to economic crime self reporting in Scotland

Tom Stocker, Partner and specialist in corporate criminal defence at Pinsent Masons. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has announced an expansion of a corporate self-reporting and civil settlement programme to cover a range of offences under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and other failure…

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Iain Brown, Head of Managed Legal Services, Pinsent Masons, and Army Reservist

Pinsent Masons has launched an Armed Forces Network (AFN) to support veterans, reservists and service families, underlining the firm’s reputation as a supportive and inclusive employer. As an Army Reservist, it is an issue close to my heart and I was delighted a proposal to launch the network was swiftly…

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November deadline for verifying Companies House ID warns Pinsent Masons

Millions of people involved in running UK businesses will be required to verify their identity with Companies House, the UK registry for companies, from the middle of November. The identity verification requirements form part of a suite of strengthened corporate governance and transparency measures being implemented under the Economic Crime…

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Pinsent Masons announces FY24/25 results

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has today unveiled its unaudited financial results for the year ending 30 April 2025. This year’s results have delivered a revenue increase of 4.7% after a year of continued growth within the firm’s core sectors and across its jurisdictions. Firmwide revenue increased 4.7% to £680m…

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