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Allyson Banford

Allyson Banford

Audit Director

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08 June 2026

  • Food & Drink
From resilience to reinvention: what’s next for the Food & Drink sector?

Scotland’s food and drink sector is facing some of the most challenging conditions in its recent history. In just a few years, businesses have had to contend with rising costs, supply‑chain disruption, labour shortages and an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Here, we dive into our most recent Food & Drink Industry Report and the discussion points which have come from it.

Richard Bathgate

Richard Bathgate

Restructuring Partner

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02 June 2026

  • Restructuring
The importance of acting early in times of business pressure

Business distress rarely happens overnight. It often builds gradually through mounting pressure on cash flow, margins and stakeholder relationships. Acting early can make a significant difference, helping businesses preserve value, retain control and access a wider range of options.

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.

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