AULP Conference

This year’s theme is “Beyond Border” focussing on cross-institutional collaboration, global perspectives and the changes university legal teams are undergoing.

During the conference, our experts Lauren Rae and Lynne Macfarlane, will deliver a legal session “Dispute Resolution Without Borders: From a Scottish Perspective” covering:

Jurisdictional considerations when raising proceedings in Scotland where there are cross border elements.
The different pre-action requirements between the jurisdictions.
The use of diligence (arrestment/inhibition) on the dependence to secure assets in Scotland pending conclusion of court proceedings in England.
Enforcement of cross-border judgments

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Dispute Resolution

More than ever global businesses are facing complex operating environments or unprecedented levels of risk. Our Dispute Resolution team helps you operate ethically, legally and effectively, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your business.

Prescription in Scotland

Kirsty Waughman and Lauren Rae explore the full implementation of the Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018, highlighting key reforms that clarify time limits for claims, address previous unfairness, and modernise Scotland’s law of prescription and limitation.

Caveats

Caveats allow for businesses and individuals to receive advanced warning that certain types of court orders are being sought against them in the Sottish courts. Unique to Scotland, caveats can be lodged in the Court of Session or the Sheriff Courts.