News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
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    7 Ways to Prepare for a Digital Project

    17th January 2019

    So you have decided to build an app or a digital product. You may be eager to just get started and fire ahead with development. But what are the other considerations you need to prepare before you approach a development team? We’ve Summarised 7 Key Considerations That We Think You…

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  • What happened in the property market in 2018? – ESPC data reveals key trends

    16th January 2019

    What happened in the property market in 2018? ESPC data reveals the key housing market trends for Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders in 2018. East central Scotland summary Over the course of 2018, the average selling price of properties across east central Scotland (Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife)…

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  • WBD advises Brittany ferries on UK government contract for additional freight capacity for no-deal Brexit

    16th January 2019

    Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Brittany Ferries, a long-standing client, on a series of contracts with the Department for Transport that secure additional freight capacity as part of the UK government’s planning for a no-deal Brexit. WBD Partner, Peter Snaith was the lead adviser for Brittany…

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  • SPACE Appoints Head of Interior Design

    16th January 2019

    SPACE has appointed William Nolan as Head of Interior Design Edinburgh in a move which further strengthens its large Design Studio. William brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in interior design across multiple sectors. He joins the business from Graven Images where he worked as Design Director…

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  • Continual growth for leading law firm Thorntons

    16th January 2019

    Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has recorded strong financial results, reporting a 13.1 per cent increase in turnover to £26.9 million, with profits increasing by 14.6 per cent. The 53 Partner firm, which has 445 staff, is one of the largest full service firms in Scotland, and has undergone an…

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  • Legal 500 Name Pinsent Masons as Scotland’s Firm of the Year

    16th January 2019

    Law firm Pinsent Masons has been announced as Scotland’s Firm of the Year by the respected global rankings body Legal 500 UK. Pinsent Masons, which has offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen and employs an estimated 500 lawyers and support staff in Scotland, was recognised for the strength of its…

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  • Alevere by dermalclinic weight loss treatment launches in Aberdeen

    16th January 2019

    2018 saw Alevere participants lose the equivalent weight of nearly six polar bears Aesthetic treatment clinic, dermalclinic, today announces its expansion into Aberdeen with the launch of Alevere by dermalclinic, a weight loss treatment which grew in popularity by 13% at its Edinburgh centre last year. Alevere by dermalclinic, a…

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  • BCC responds to result of meaningful vote

    16th January 2019

    Responding to the Parliamentary defeat of the Meaningful Vote on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There are no more words to describe the frustration, impatience, and growing anger amongst business after two and a half years…

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  • Costa del scam: Beating January blues could cost more than a week in paradise

    16th January 2019

    -One in three (37 per cent) reported villa scams result in losses between £1000 and £5000 -A quarter (26 per cent) of people admitted they would put themselves at risk of being scammed just to get a good deal -Women are the biggest victim of villa scams, representing almost two-thirds…

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    Mentoring at Shepherd and Wedderburn

    15th January 2019

    Shepherd and Wedderburn, as a collection of individuals and as a business, has put diversity and inclusivity at the heart its organisational culture and values. The business case for fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace is compelling. As one of Scotland’s leading law firms, we recognise the benefits of…

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