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David Wilson

David Wilson

Aberdeen Office Head & Audit Partner

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28 May 2026

  • Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainability
Scotland’s energy sector: the capability is here. Now we need the conditions

The conversations around All-Energy in Glasgow in May, spanning operators, supply chain firms and technology developers, have reflected a strong sense of positivity across the sector. Despite ongoing national debate over energy security and policy, there is clearly no shortage of willingness or ambition. What there is though, is a sure and damaging lack of certainty.

Michael Murray

Michael Murray

Construction & Property Incentives Partner

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19 May 2026

  • Construction & Property
  • Construction & Property Incentives
Major UK Construction payment reforms

The UK Government’s proposed crackdown on late payment and ban on retentions could transform construction payment practices, with major implications for cashflow, risk allocation and contract strategy across the sector.

Calum Purdie

Calum Purdie

Technology and Life Sciences Ecosystem Manager

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14 May 2026

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Business Advisory
  • Business Resilience
What investors are really looking for in founders right now

A practical look at what investors expect from founders today, and how to build an investable, impact-driven business.

Margaret Heggie

Margaret Heggie

Tax Senior Manager

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07 May 2026

  • Private Client Tax
AEOI registration and reporting requirements for trusts, partnerships, and companies

Trusts, companies and partnerships which fall within the Automatic Exchange of Information (‘AEOI’) rules may be required to take action before 31 May to register with HMRC and submit the annual declaration.

Michael Murray

Michael Murray

Construction & Property Incentives Partner

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01 May 2026

  • Construction & Property
  • Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainability
Supreme Court decision: capital allowances and pre-construction costs

The Supreme Court has ruled that a range of pre‑construction studies and surveys undertaken as part of windfarm developments do not qualify for capital allowances, finding that these costs were too remote from the statutory requirement that expenditure be incurred “on the provision of” plant and machinery. This decision has significant implications for businesses in capital‑intensive sectors and may prompt taxpayers to review the robustness of existing and future claims.

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