Mackinnons Rise in Rankings
Mackinnons are delighted to once again be recognised in the Chambers UK Guide for 2025, the well-respected independent publication which each year assesses the leading players in the legal market.
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Unmarried couples must be aware of a lack of rights when buying homes or moving in together, says Pat Gray.
The Ogden Tables 7th Edition Update
The Scottish (and English) courts are routinely referred to tables of actuarial multipliers, the Ogden Tables, which are used to calculate certain heads of claim, particularly future loss of earnings.
Insolvency - an effective weapon for creditors?
The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2007, which has gradually come into force in recent years, allows a review of recent Scottish Government bankruptcy statistics.
Health & Safety Fines Update
On 31 May 2011, Scottish Sea Farms Ltd and Logan Inglis Ltd pled guilty to breaches of health and safety regulations which had led to the death of two men on a fish farm service barge.
Simon -v- Helmot - Discount Rates for Lump Sum Awards
In 1998, Mr Helmot was struck by a car driven by Mr Simon whilst riding his bike on Guernsey.
Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers) 2011
n January, the complex 3 band system previously used to calculate Sheriff Officers’ fees was scrapped in favour of a unified banding system.
Justice for All?
The general consensus is that litigation is a costly process, where the uncertainty as to the precise costs which an individual may face when the dust has settled puts too many off from pursuing valid and legitimate claims. Whilst clients generally pay their solicitors’ legal fees based on agreed terms and conditions, these do not mirror the costs which are recoverable by the successful party in any litigation process.
