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One of the areas where early legal advice can really pay off is in the area of leases; both commercial and residential. Scots Law still differs from English law in material respects as regards property … Read more

Adele sings about broken hearts, and it’s safe to say that a few hearts were broken when the Oscar-winning singer cancelled her two final Wembley tour performances at the weekend due to the strain. However, … Read more

Disputes happen every day and are usually resolved so quickly that we don’t even recognise them in the first place. For example, two people bumping into each other on the street is usually met with … Read more

In the ever changing business climate we recognise that our clients require peace of mind when entering into contracts with 3rd parties. That is why we at Jackson Boyd Lawyers ensure that we keep up … Read more

It can often seem to be adding insult to injury to get a court judgement only to be frustrated because it needs to be enforced in Scotland. That fact may be something to consider at … Read more

Unlike the late John Hughes, I was given the opportunity for a sequel to my recent article following the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice in the case of Krijgsman v Surinaamse Luchtvaart … Read more

Lawyers can still be found using Latin terms thinking it’s useful legal shorthand. Whatever the advantages of brevity, it does not come across well and there’s pressure on us to stop its use, including in … Read more

Taking out Legal Expenses Insurance can often represent the optimal way of ensuring the best and most cost effective legal representation should you need it. It is usually sold as a bolt-on to home insurance. … Read more

Many will have heard of the recent landmark ruling by a Scottish Court where a 24 year old Dundee “resident” was ordered to pay £24,500 in unpaid parking fines. The award was the largest in … Read more