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News & Blog
  • Export Support Grant

    15th November 2024

    An Export Support Grant of up to £2,000 is available from City of Edinburgh Council to support local businesses grow their overseas trading, supporting local employment and investment. Funded through The UK Shared Prosperity Fund and City of Edinburgh Council, this grant aims to help local businesses meet the needs…

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  • Blackadders LLP boosts earnings and profit on back of improved referrals and adoption of new technology

    15th November 2024

    Leading Scottish law firm Blackadders LLP has reported further growth in turnover and profit in its latest accounts as the firm positions itself to make the most of AI integration and to hit ambitious growth targets. After a period of significant investment and consolidation, the figures for the 2023/24 financial…

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  • Burges Salmon announces sponsorship to boost Scotland’s space sector

    15th November 2024

    Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has been unveiled as Space Scotland’s first corporate sponsor in a new partnership that is set to help unlock growth in Scotland’s growing commercial space sector Burges Salmon is committed to working in collaboration with Space Scotland and other industry and academic bodies to…

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  • Pension Reform Must Unlock Growth

    15th November 2024

    Responding to the Chancellor’s proposals on pension reform, Shevaun Haviland, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:    “Increased investment in the UK economy is crucial if businesses are to deliver the growth, we all want to see.    “And with firms facing into a wall of fresh…

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  • Balfour Beatty VINCI reaches halfway point on key HS2 ‘green tunnel’

    Balfour Beatty VINCI reaches halfway point on key HS2 ‘green tunnel’

    15th November 2024

    Balfour Beatty VINCI’s work to build HS2’s 700-metre-long Burton Green Tunnel in Warwickshire has reached the halfway mark. Once built, the tunnel will carry HS2 trains through the village of Burton Green, near Kenilworth, and will feature a green space above for use by the local community. It is one…

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  • Gillian Frew appointed Pinsent Masons Edinburgh Head of Office

    Gillian Frew appointed Pinsent Masons Edinburgh Head of Office

    13th November 2024

    International 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 2024

    Recruit 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 2024

    Cruden 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 2024

    Leading 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 2024

    BTO 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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