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Scottish Ports and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Leading the Clean Energy Transition

Scottish ports are reshaping their role in the energy transition as the UK ETS brings new expectations, opportunities, and momentum for maritime decarbonisation

Irritancy and Commercial Leases: When Leases Don’t Do What They Say on the Tin

An overview of irritancy in commercial leases, examining how legal safeguards and practical considerations can alter outcomes beyond the contract wording.

Ban of Upward-Only Rent Reviews in England & Wales: What It Means for Commercial Leases

A proposed ban on upward‑only rent reviews could reshape commercial leasing in England and Wales. Here’s what it means for landlords, tenants and wider market.

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29 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

Scottish Ports and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Leading the Clean Energy Transition

By Derek McCulloch, Jack Cuthbertson

Scottish ports are reshaping their role in the energy transition as the UK ETS brings new expectations, opportunities, and momentum for maritime decarbonisation

28 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

Irritancy and Commercial Leases: When Leases Don’t Do What They Say on the Tin

By John Stirling

An overview of irritancy in commercial leases, examining how legal safeguards and practical considerations can alter outcomes beyond the contract wording.

27 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

Ban of Upward-Only Rent Reviews in England & Wales: What It Means for Commercial Leases

By Tamzin Munro

A proposed ban on upward‑only rent reviews could reshape commercial leasing in England and Wales. Here’s what it means for landlords, tenants and wider market.

21 January 2026 | Time to read: 7 mins

Scotland’s Planning Landscape: Insights from the NPF4 Second Annual Review

By Erin Marshall

The Second Annual Review of NPF4 highlights ongoing challenges in Scotland’s planning system, from resourcing pressures to policy clarity and LDP delays.

Louise Patterson

Senior Associate, Private Client

Louise is an experienced private client solicitor with the ability to advise clients on all aspects of private client work including preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney and guardianships, executry administration, estate planning, trusts and tax matters.

Louise particularly enjoys the personal side of her role, meeting with clients to understand their goals and to ensure her advice is tailored to their requirements.  She prides herself on being a conscientious and trusted advisor, who provides legal advice in a clear and approachable manner.

Louise is a notary public and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) having completed the STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates during which she received an Excellence award for the STEP Advanced Certificate in Wills and Executries.

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23 July 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Tailored for You: Why a fully advised Will matters

By Louise Patterson

Associate Louise Patterson discusses the importance of having a well drafted Will to protect you and your family.

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