This article examines the methods of enforcement creditors in Scotland have at their disposal to collect amounts owed by a debtor. Here we will discuss the details regarding Scotland’s Earnings Arrestment system and how this is approached slightly differently than in England. An earnings arrestment is a form of diligence used under Scottish Law by…
Simplicity Legal is committed to delivering excellent service to our clients. The Firm recognises that facing a legal problem or dispute can be daunting, particularly for those who have never encountered the Scottish legal system before. We therefore strive to ensure that from the moment that you make contact with Simplicity Legal, that you are…
What exactly is proof, and why is it so important? Evidence for a court action takes a variety of forms. It can be physical evidence (something tangible and tactile), documentary evidence (a written statement or material such as discs, tapes, videos, and photographs), or oral evidence (the testimony of a witness). The gathering of evidence…
Simplicity Legal Solicitors are overjoyed to welcome Chloe Herd and Jenna Anderson as Trainee Solicitors. Chloe and Jenna began working with the Firm in January 2022 as Legal Assistants. They have been incredibly successful in this role and are already working with our team of Solicitors on a variety of complex cases. Our Directors, Emma…
When the court makes a decision about child contact, the best interests of the child(ren) take precedence. However, it is vital to highlight that there is no standardised strategy to contact arrangements. Each child and family is unique, and when developing a contact agreement, parents can be creative and flexible in terms of how contact…
Back in March, the Accountant in Bankruptcy (“AiB”) has published its corporate insolvency data for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021-22, which runs from January to March 2022. The AiB monitors liquidations and receiverships, and their data reveal that the number of companies entering liquidation has nearly doubled during the same quarter in…
Simplicity Legal, are delighted to announce that Ciara Young has been promoted to Senior Solicitor. Ciara has worked with Simplicity as a legal assistant, trainee solicitor and into qualification. Ciara has made huge strides within the Firm and within the legal profession. She successfully represents clients across all of our practice areas and approaches cases…
When considering litigation one of the first things we consider is your opponent’s financial sustainability. Before filing a case, most claimants would want some assurance that they will be able to recoup at least some of their losses and legal costs. So, what can we do to determine whether your adversary will be able to…
Simplicity Legal are delighted to announce that Scott Stevenson and Siobhan Brown are going to continue to work with us as Solicitors, following their qualification in September 2022. Traineeships during the pandemic have undoubtedly been tough for all however, Scott and Siobhan have not just subsisted, but excelled during this time. They joined Simplicity Legal…
Kara McGregor-Duke has recently joined Simplicity Legal as Associate Solicitor. Kara has been an active part of the legal profession since she was 16 years old, starting out as an Administrative Assistant before working as a Paralegal, and ultimately qualifying as a Solicitor. Kara trained at one of the top tier Law Firms in Scotland…
