Employment Rights Act 2025 – new duties carry legal consequences
Higgs Navigator advises on the short reprieve from Tipping Policies, and asks if there is anything else to be prepared for?
Legal advice on turning a pub car park into an open-air venue
Delivering a community or music event outdoors in Scotland requires careful planning and a reasonably long lead in time
Irritancy is a risk when tenants don’t meet lease obligations
For landlords, irritancy is a powerful remedy that must be exercised with care – getting it wrong can be costly
Good health and safety is good for your hospitality business
Hotels, restaurants, pubs, and cafés have a legal and moral responsibility to protect their staff, customers, and visitors from harm
There are strict rules on what gambling pubs can and can’t host
A guide to what is permitted in pubs under the Gambling Act 2005 – failure to comply with the rules can result in prosecution
Implementing performance management in Scottish hospitality workplaces
Guidance on how to structure and implement effective probation and performance management systems
Don’t postpone business succession plans until it is too late!
For operators in the licensed trade taking time to plan ahead can make a critical difference to both family and business outcomes
Tread carefully in the perilous world of pub price promotions
Does the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 create linear pricing so a pint of lager must cost twice the price of a half pint? In my opinion, no!
Preparing Scottish hospitality for the Employment Rights Act 2025
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation - it is time to ensure you are fully compliant
If you want to sell your pub – get yourself properly organised
The sale of a leisure and hospitality business involves navigating a blend of business, property, and regulatory considerations
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
