The Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018 – what will change?
At Alba Claims, we assist in the pursuit and funding of commercial claims which potential pursuers may otherwise not be able to afford. A key consideration in many of the…
How to protect your intellectual property
Intellectual Property (“IP”) is a term which is used to describe a range of legal rights that attach to certain types of information and ideas and to their particular forms…
Understanding contract disputes and how to solve them
A contract dispute can be a time consuming and expensive issue to fix. When one party feels the other is not meeting the terms of an agreement, it can lead…
Group Proceedings in Scotland are a Welcome Change
Mentions of “class actions” in US-based programmes like Suits is something we have been used to for many years, but it was (perhaps surprisingly) not until the introduction of the…
The Ratings (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
As we continue to see legislative changes being implemented following the first mentions of Covid-19 last year, it is important to keep on top of ongoing measures. In terms of…
5 Things to Know about the Extension of relief measures under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
As we are all aware, various temporary measures have been put in place in the course of the last year to protect businesses from insolvency by offering them breathing space…
How Accountants can Help to Keep Clients from Becoming Insolvent
Accountants do so much more than just balance the books – often they’re the first to notice signs of financial trouble for a company and can even be the first…
Funding Commercial Litigation during Coronavirus and Beyond
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of life as we know it, with many predicting that a number of these changes will remain permanent. For example, work from home or flexible…
Alba Commercial Claims Credentials
Alba Commercial Claims was born out of an understanding that many businesses did not receive justice when faced with a genuine loss or claim. This was not because the law…
Case Study: Professional Negligence
Professionals owe a duty of care to their clients. When a professional acts or provides services in a manner which falls below this duty of care, the results can be…