Biggart Baillie Solicitors

Health & Safety News Autumn 200812 Nov 2008
In this issue, we take a look at The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, Manual Handling Operations and more.

New Chairman and Senior Partner at Biggart Baillie20 Oct 2008
Biggart Baillie, the leading Scottish law firm, today announces the appointment of Murray Shaw as its new Chairman and Senior Partner. Murray will formally succeed David Ross, the outgoing Chairman and Senior Partner, on 1 January 2009.

Renewable Energy Framework Consultation15 Oct 2008
The Forum for Renewable Energy Development in Scotland (FREDS) has issued a Consultation document on Framework for development and deployment of renewable energy in Scotland.

Energy Performance Certificates in Scotland14 Oct 2008
The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2008 ("the Regulations") were issued on 16 September 2008. We provide a summary of the regulations and how they may affect you.

Tidal Energy Development to commence in the Pentland Firth09 Oct 2008
Another step has been made towards greater realisation of Scotland's renewable energy resource with the announcement of the process for granting approval of tidal energy projects in the Pentland Firth. Find out more...

Employment News Autumn 200807 Oct 2008
In this issue, we take a look at redundancy procedures in the light of the current market conditions, the new proposed equality Bill, maternity and parental leave changes and much more.

Win for Biggart Baillie at Property Executive Awards26 Sep 2008
The firm snapped up the 'Legal Practice Award For Excellence' at the Property Executive Awards 2008. The ceremony was held at The Corn Exchange in Edinburgh last night.

Biggart Baillie Wins CILT Recognition Award 26 Sep 2008
Biggart Baillie was presented with a recognition award at the Annual CILT Scottish dinner held at Airth Castle last night. This award acknowledges the firm's long term public commitment to supporting the Institute's aims and objectives over several years throughout the UK.

Pensions News - September 200826 Sep 2008
In this issue, we take a look at the effect that the Dubery case is continuing to have on the pensions work, new guidance from The Pensions Regulator and more.

Moving Forward With The Scottish Futures Trust15 Sep 2008
Sir Angus Grossart has been appointed as Chairman of the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT). A limited company charged with delivering new public intrastructure such as schools, hospitals and transport projects.