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Newsroom Archive - February 2011

Appointment strengthens existing team at Grant Thornton Scotland

Leading business and financial advisors Grant Thornton has appointed Scott Moore to develop its financial planning division in Scotland. 

VAT victory for Scottish law firms

Following a landmark ruling, a top VAT expert has highlighted all Scottish law firms could be entitled to make a claim for overpaid VAT within the last four years. 

CR Smith reports strong results as the company continues to invest

CR Smith, Scotland’s leading windows, doors and conservatories company has reported strong results, despite difficult trading conditions in the property and home improvements markets.

The Scottish Salmon Company launches sponsorship deal at Mid Argyll swimming pool

The Scottish Salmon Company has committed to a three-year funding deal to support Mid Argyll Community Pool’s (MACPool) ‘Learn to Swim’ programme.  

Pagan Osborne launches Lateryears service

Leading legal, financial and property specialists Pagan Osborne has launched the lateryears service, to meet the needs of an ageing population.

Paula Fraser, Private Client Tax Director at Grant Thornton on succeeding at succession

According to a Chinese proverb “wealth will not pass beyond three generations” is likely to send a shiver down the spine of those who run a family business. 

Letter on older workforce at BMW factory in Germany from Lianne Lodge of Pagan Osborne

Dear Sir,

I write in relation to the news that BMW has set up a factory in Germany specifically geared to accommodate its older workforce.

Whisky galore for South Koreans as MEPs back trade deal

Conservative MEP Struan Stevenson has welcomed a free-trade agreement between the EU and South Korea which will see import duty on Scotch whisky removed over three years.

Dr Maitland Mackie to address St Andrews Rural seminar hosted by Pagan Osborne

Renewable energy industry stalwart Dr Maitland Mackie will address a seminar hosted by legal, financial and property specialists Pagan Osborne and rural property professionals CKD Galbraith.

Investors raise expectations for high-tech valuations in 2011

Private equity investors have raised their expectations for high tech company valuations in 2011, according to finance and business advisor Grant Thornton.