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(Ghost)busting Succession Planning Myths: 3 Ways to Avoid being Slimed
28th July 2016The new Ghostbusters film has caused quite a stir. Amongst all of the spooks and scares that the feature provides, there are loads of ghosts who are floating around New York with “unfinished business” that they didn’t clear before their time had come. It wouldn’t surprise us if a lot had come back regretting their … Continue reading "(Ghost)busting Succession Planning Myths: 3 Ways to Avoid being Slimed" -
Accreditation in Agricultural Law
21st July 2016Blackadders LLP are pleased to announce that partner and head of the Rural Land & Business division, Petra Grunenberg, has been awarded Accreditation in Agricultural Law. This award denotes official recognition by the Scottish Law Society of Petra’s skill and significant experience as an agricultural lawyer, and illustrates the part that she has played in … Continue reading "Accreditation in Agricultural Law" -
My Top 5 Tips on Progressing from Student to Trainee Solicitor
9th June 2016The Diplomas in Professional Legal Practice are drawing to a close for yet another year. After five years of studying, the Scottish Law Student is filled with elation and relief as they realise school is out – forever! Before you know it, you are approaching the first step of the legal ladder: ‘The Traineeship’. As … Continue reading "My Top 5 Tips on Progressing from Student to Trainee Solicitor" -
5 Things You Should Do After You Pay Off Your Mortgage
24th May 2016For home owners, paying off a mortgage is usually a long term commitment – typically lasting 25 years. Receiving that letter from your lender informing you that you have paid off your mortgage in full and your home is now completely yours can be a fantastic moment and one that can mean a celebration is … Continue reading "5 Things You Should Do After You Pay Off Your Mortgage" -
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"
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