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Gillian Frew appointed Pinsent Masons Edinburgh Head of Office
13th November 2024International law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Gillian Frew as Head of Office for its 215 strong Edinburgh operation following the retirement of Ewan Alexander after 35 years with the firm. A specialist in the Structured & Project Finance team, Gillian joined Pinsent Masons in 2001 after graduating in law…
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Innovate and Grow: Tap into Heriot-Watt University’s Talent Pool
13th November 2024Recruit Our Students and Graduates Heriot-Watt University is renowned for producing highly employable students and graduates. By partnering with us, your organisation can tap into this talent pool. Our students rank joint 2nd in the UK and joint 1st in Scotland for positive graduate outcomes. Our Employer Engagement team collaborates…
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Cruden Homes Unveils Stunning Show Apartment at Popular West Craigs Green Development
13th November 2024Cruden Homes has unveiled a brand-new show apartment at its popular West Craigs Green development, providing potential buyers with an inspiring look into modern apartment living. Set within a flourishing community just 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, the newly launched show apartment showcases the quality and versatility that defines…
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Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Irwin Mitchell host 10th annual renewables seminar as Glasgow conference focuses on the grid and planning
13th November 2024Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell Scotland recently co-hosted their 10th annual Renewables Seminar, as the best and brightest of the UK’s green energy sector descended on Glasgow. The seminar, titled ‘Achieving Alignment: The Realities of Delivering Net Zero’ featured a host of…
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BTO Appoints Ian McCann as New Partner in its Construction & Engineering Team
13th November 2024BTO is pleased to announce that Ian McCann has joined the firm as a Partner in its Construction & Engineering team, headed by Fraser Hopkins. Ian brings almost 30 years of experience in non-contentious construction and engineering law and considerable expertise in advising clients across the UK and Europe in…
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Balfour Beatty pledges its allegiance to veterans and reservists by re-signing the UK Armed Forces Covenant
13th November 2024Balfour Beatty today announces that it has re-signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant, marking nearly a decade of dedicated support for veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and their families since the company first pledged its commitment in 2015. The Armed Forces Covenant provides a framework for businesses…
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DWF employment expert comments on Scotland labour market stats
13th November 2024Ann Frances Cooney, employment expert and partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. I have placed the commentary below and attached an image of Ann Frances for your use. — The latest Scottish labour market figures for July to September 2024 show continued strength…
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Employment Cost Pressures Loom Large for SMEs
13th November 2024Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data published this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy said: “The small uptick in unemployment and decline in payrolled employees suggests some further loosening of the labour market. Businesses will welcome a further fall in the rate of inactivity. “Despite some easing,…
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Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
13th November 2024• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business over the next 12 months, but…
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News/Granton Gasholder reaches next milestone
13th November 2024The scaffolding has been removed from the iconic Granton Gasholder as works to refurbish the structure now known as ‘Gasholder 1’ are complete. The public park being created within the gasholder frame is also on track to be finished by the end of the year. The work, part of the…
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