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How to Leave Your Kids With Your Ex And Not Spoil Your Holiday
13th May 2016When former Olympic Swimmer Rebecca Adlington announced her separation from her husband Harry Needs at the beginning of April this year, she claimed they were “still the best of friends”. Days later, however, according to various reports, it transpired that she left her infant daughter in her ex-husband’s care, whilst she jetted off to a … Continue reading "How to Leave Your Kids With Your Ex And Not Spoil Your Holiday" -
Keep Calm and Mediate
11th May 2016Mudslinging, name calling and stand offs. A court room battle which ends with no discernible success for anyone. Is that how you would choose to separate and divorce? It is certainly not the way that I, as a lawyer, want to conduct my client’s cases. Gary Lineker recently accused lawyers of fuelling acrimony between divorcing … Continue reading "Keep Calm and Mediate" -
6 Reasons Why Prince Should Have Left a Will
10th May 2016It came as no surprise to me that, following the tragic death of singer ‘Prince’ last month, his family are now embroiled in a dispute over the late singer’s $300 million estate. Unfortunately, the enigmatic music star failed to leave a Will and this is the just the most recent occasion where celebrities – often … Continue reading "6 Reasons Why Prince Should Have Left a Will" -
Blackadders Donate to Arbroath’s Festival of Hereos
9th May 2016Blackadders are delighted to donate £1000 towards the Arbroath’s Festival of Heroes. The festival has 3 main parts to it – The Armed Forces and Emergency Services Parade, The Local Hero Awards and the Free to enter Festival of Heroes Spectacular fearing the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. Scott Williamson, Chairman … Continue reading "Blackadders Donate to Arbroath’s Festival of Hereos" -
Papa Don’t Preach – Guy Ritchie & Madonna Custody Battle
17th March 2016Guy Ritchie and Madonna have reportedly now settled a custody battle involving their 15 year old son Rocco Ritchie. The whole dispute has been played out quite publicly in the international press in recent months. It is reported that Madonna elected to drop her bid to have Rocco returned to her care, apparently acceding to … Continue reading "Papa Don’t Preach – Guy Ritchie & Madonna Custody Battle" -
Prepare Yourself for the PSC Register
24th February 2016The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 introduced a number of measures to increase the transparency of UK companies by making it easier to see who owns or controls them and who might be making decisions about how they are run. Key to this was the requirement to maintain a public register of people … Continue reading "Prepare Yourself for the PSC Register" -
To Post or not to Post, that is the Question.
23rd February 2016There’s no doubt about it. Facebook has created a virtual stage for pouty selfies, glamorous check-ins and endless #tags. And, with over one billion active users, it’s a pretty big stage. Facebook’s mission, when founded back in 2004 was to ‘give people the power…to share and express what matters to them.’ Sharing information on … Continue reading "To Post or not to Post, that is the Question." -
Announcement: Blackadders and Boyle Shaughnessy to Merge
19th February 2016Leading law firm, Blackadders LLP and Glasgow-based Boyle Shaughnessy solicitors are to merge on 1 April 2016. The merged practice will have 25 partners and over 250 staff and will trade under the Blackadders banner. Boyle Shaughnessy has particular expertise in the fields of private client, commercial and residential property. The firm will offer a … Continue reading "Announcement: Blackadders and Boyle Shaughnessy to Merge" -
Red Roses and Relationship Blues
12th February 2016The day which has been long heralded as “the most romantic day of the year” is fast approaching. Florists and restauranteurs are rubbing their hands with glee. But don’t worry if you still don’t have a date. According to recent reports you won’t be short of company. A lot more people are about to become … Continue reading "Red Roses and Relationship Blues" -
COMPENSATION CLAIMS – ARE JURIES ALWAYS GENEROUS?
8th February 2016In Scotland people making claims for damages arising out of personal injuries have a general right to have their cases heard by a Judge and Jury, and not just a Judge sitting alone. This right used to only exist if a Claimant sued in the Court of Session, but some recent reforms have made it … Continue reading "COMPENSATION CLAIMS – ARE JURIES ALWAYS GENEROUS?"