In a landmark case, the UK-wide Supreme Court has upheld the ruling made under Scottish law allowing victims of asbestos related illnesses to claim compensation. The case was taken to the Supreme Court by insurance companies trying to have the right to claim in Scotland scrapped, but to no avail.

WORKERS in Scotland are routinely being exploited by employers who are refusing to pay the minimum wage.

Construction companies in the region – other than the giants such as Kier Group – have had a pretty rough ride in the last couple of years. The industry is riven with threats and disputes and sound legal advice is essential to help contractors and sub-contractors negotiate what is often a litigation minefield.

Wragge & Co has launched a branch in Dubai, marking the UK top 30 law firm's entry into the largest legal market in the Middle East.

As council launches High Court action against the guided busway builder, will taxpayers get all of their money back?