Global study from Pinsent Masons finds CCS remains dominant as low-carbon investors look to diversify
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Global study from Pinsent Masons finds CCS remains dominant as low-carbon investors look to diversify
5th May 2026A global study of venture capital investors and tech developers active in the low-carbon space found that 99% of UK respondents have invested in or already developed a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, with 79% saying they plan to do so in the next year. The research conducted by…
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Pinsent Masons hires financial services litigation partner Stuart Murdoch
1st May 2026Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed financial services litigation specialist Stuart Murdoch as Partner, joining its team in Edinburgh and strengthening the firm’s disputes capability for financial institutions, funds and insurers in the UK and internationally. Stuart joins from DLA Piper, where he was co-lead of its international financial…
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Work in store for businesses before and after election
24th April 2026Andrew Henderson, Director of Public Policy, Pinsent Masons If polling – which has broadly held steady for the last 18 months – is to be believed and the SNP is returned to Bute House as predicted, by the end of this fifth consecutive term the party will have been in…
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Three Scottish lawyers promoted to Partner at international law firm Pinsent Masons
6th April 2026Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has announced this year’s partner promotions, with 23 lawyers set to join the firm’s global partnership. This year’s partner cohort spans all major practice groups and reflects strong alignment with the firm’s global strategy, showcasing continued strategic investment across the firm’s global platform, with 16 new partners based in the UK, five…
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Rent control exemptions good news for property investors and developers
13th February 2026Russell 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
5th February 2026Multinational 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
16th January 2026The 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
31st October 2025Simon 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
27th October 2025Businesses 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
6th October 2025Hayden 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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