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Kirk Murdoch Scholarship supports Glasgow student’s legal ambitions

The leave period will typically start from the date of death or pregnancy loss (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

New family bereavement rights get the green light

New boss for legal giant with more than 550 Scottish staff

Modern slavery statements look set to be a mandatory compliance topic in boardrooms (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Modern slavery is about to move higher up the agenda

Sexualised sports content comes under the spotlight

Employee engagement must be part of the risk assessment process (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Risk assessments are key for tackling sexual harrassment

Corporate criminal liability for senior managers is a key enforcement prioritiy for the SFO (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

New rules mean it’s time to revisit risk assessments

12 Scottish corporate finance experts give their views on quarter two

Los Angeles FC fans before a game against the FC Dallas at the BMO Stadium (Picture: Ronald Martinez/Getty)

It’s a whole new ball game for sports fans in stadiums

Julia Maguire, Partner and Global Head of Energy & Natural Resources at Pinsent Masons

Carbon capture is key but investors want to diversify

Legal giant moves to landmark Glasgow office with rooftop terrace

Natalie Walker, Senior Associate specialising in litigation and regulatory law at Pinsent Masons (Picture: Simon Price)

Weighty issue that offshore firms must get to grips with

Susannah Donaldson, Partner and Co-head of Pinsent Masons global equality law practice (Picture: Peter Devlin)

Government's plans aim to bridge gender pay gap

Scotland is the only part of the UK that has a policy in favour of civil settlements, rather than DPAs (Picture: John Devlin)

Carrot and stick approach to economic crime is welcome

Reservist soldiers from 4th Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment take part in an urban operations exercise as part of their training (Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

Why we're standing shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces

The HSE found that 850,000 people suffered from work-related mental ill health in the last year (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Suicide on HSE’s radar as part of mental health focus

Alan Shanks, head of Scotland at law firm Addleshaw Goddard.

Addleshaw Goddard: Legal giant with 300 Scottish staff sees revenues jump 11%

The business identity verification requirements will apply from November 18 (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Millions set to fall under remit of new identity rules

Laura Cameron, managing partner, Pinsent Masons.

Legal giant with 550 Scots staff unveils revenue rise and makes Glasgow pledge

Failure to prevent fraud by ‘associated persons’ is a criminal offence from September 1 (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

The Serious Fraud Office is on the warpath, so be prepared

The Employment Rights Bill will make gender pay gap actions plans mandatory, says Susannah Donaldson

Help close the pay gap for disabled and ethnic staff

Michael Watson, Partner and Head of Climate and Sustainability Advisory, Pinsent Masons

Businesses’ net zero plans to be put under the microscope

The private sector will see a boost in funding, says Andrew Brydon

Plans to boost UK defence will have knock-on effects

Retirement in the energy sector is a big issue for workforce planning (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Does your employee really need a degree to do the job?

Gillian Harrington, Partner and head of Pinsent Masons employment team in Aberdeen.

Pinsent Masons major hires bolster Aberdeen energy offering

Katherine Metcalfe is Partner specialising in health and safety, fire safety and building safety, Pinsent Masons

Scotland to act on Grenfell fire tragedy findings

Sarah Munro - one of four new Scottish based Partners at law firm Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons promotes four Scottish-based lawyers to Partner

Sarah Munro - one of four new Scottish based Partners at law firm Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons promotes four Scottish-based lawyers to Partner

Jake Landman, Partner and tax disputes specialist, Pinsent Masons

New tax plans for oil and gas sector are in the pipeline

Barry McCaig is a Partner and Head of Corporate in Scotland, Pinsent Masons (Picture: Peter Devlin)

Finance is still available if the deals are right

Anthony Harrison, Legal Director and financial services regulatory expert at Pinsent Masons

Policy change could ease firms’ complaints burden

The reception area within the Aurora building at 120 Bothwell Street, Glasgow. Picture by Alan McAteer, McAteer Photo

Legal giant takes 31,000 sq ft in one of Scotland’s greenest office buildings

Gillian Frew, Partner and infrastructure and energy finance specialist at Pinsent Masons

‘Bankability’ is key when assessing investment plans

The UK Government has listed clean energy as one of its five priorities, says Sarah Munro

Winds of change blowing through energy job market

The gender pay gap needs addressing, says Susannah Donaldson

Work harder to ensure that women mean business

Julia Maguire, Partner and Head of Energy at Pinsent Masons

Energy transition brings risks and opportunities - Julia Maguire

Tom Stocker is an expert in business law

Don’t be caught out by fraud offence that’s on way

The CMA’s report found ‘limited competition on formula prices’ (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Competiton watchdog targets prices of infants' formula milk - Angelique Bret

Financial incentives could encourage more whistleblowers to come forward (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Is it time for a scheme to reward whistleblowers?

Katharine Hardie outlines the opportunities available in law for graduates

How two decades of dedication paid off for Gillian

David Lister is a Partner and forensic accountant at Pinsent Masons

New approach to forensic accounting benefits clients and auditors alike

The UK’s rules on sanctions have been altered as the confilct in Ukraine continues (Picture: Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images)

Restrictions on sanctions law advice eased, but hurdles remain - Stacy Keen
Stacy Keen says the revised rules still remain considerably wider in scope than those applicable in the EU

The average hourly median gender pay gap is 11.6 per cent (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

The spotlight is likely to remain on the gender pay gap - Susannah Donaldson

Pincent Masons Managing Partner Laura Cameron

Breakdown of how Pinsent Mason's revenue soared to £650m last year

Kevin Bridges, Partner and Head of Health and Safety at Pinsent Masons

Construction in spotlight over number of workplace fatalities - Kevin Bridges

The proposed legislation will be welcome news for those specialising in lets for the Edinburgh Festival and other ad hoc events (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Rethink on short-term lets may not go far enough - Kirsty Gallacher

David Young, Partner and Head of International Funds & Asset Management at Pinsent Masons

Three ‘D’ megatrends will shape the investment landscape - David Young

Councils will be asked to make assessments of the private rental market (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Tougher stance on rent controls is on the cards - Martin Devine

Alan Davis, Partner, Head of Competition, EU & Trade, Pinsent Masons

Watchdog turns spotlight on competition in veterinary sector - Alan Davis

The overwhelming policy picture is positive for onshore wind development in Scotland (Picture: John Devlin)

New rules strenghten the case for onshore wind power - Gary McGovern

Helen Corden, Partner and UK Head of Employment & Reward at Pinsent Masons

Still a way to go to close university gender pay gap - Helen Corden

Geraldine Kelm is a Partner, Pinsent Masons Vario

Freelance lawyer provision has proved the doubters wrong - Geraldine Kelm

Susannah Donaldson, Partner and Global Co-Head of Pinsent Masons’ Equality Law practice

Time to use gender pay gap data as catalyst for change - Susannah Donaldson

The correct use of technology, including artificial intelligence, is a major concern for law practice. Image: Adobe Stock

Legal Review 2023: Striking the right balance

Sarah Munro, Legal Director and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Legislation puts focus on sexual harassment in workplace - Sarah Munro

Emilia Gordon - the first graduate of the Kirk Murdoch Scholarship - is now a trainee at legal giant Pinsent Masons.

First graduate of Kirk Murdoch Scholarship fitting tribute to Scots lawyer

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