Martin Kotsev
AssociateMartin is an Associate within the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.
Martin has advised on and currently has a diverse caseload covering commercial disputes (including company/shareholders disputes), fraud-related debt recoveries (pre and post insolvency), judicial reviews, and both corporate and personal insolvencies.
He also has experience in intellectual property disputes, including trade mark and patent disputes. He also benefits from experience in IT-related disputes. Martin has advised and continues to advise a wide range of clients, including private businesses, charities, public bodies, and regulators.
Martin is capable of analysing highly complex litigation matters and providing clear options for their resolution. Martin is dedicated to achieving favourable outcomes for clients, employing a strategic and client-focused approach. He has had experience in a wide range of disputes both in the Court of Session and the Sheriff Court. He appears regularly in the Sheriff Court on behalf of clients on both procedural and substantive matters.
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Battle of the AIs - When Both Sides of the Aisle Don't Know How to Use AI
A US court has sanctioned four attorneys after AI-generated legal submissions contained fictitious cases, highlighting the risks of relying on AI without proper verification. The case reinforces that lawyers remain responsible for checking the accuracy of their work and that AI should complement, not replace, professional judgment.
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Can the Taxman Say No: Restructuring Plans and the Status of HMRC as an Unwilling Creditor
The Scottish courts have confirmed that HMRC cannot veto a restructuring plan under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006. While its position as an unwilling creditor will attract close scrutiny, a plan can still be sanctioned where the statutory tests are met and the outcome is fair overall.
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MFMac Summer of CPD
MFMac’s Summer of CPD programme offers a series of focused webinars covering key legal developments across a range of practice areas. Led by experienced lawyers from across the firm, each session provides practical insight into recent case law, regulatory change and emerging risks, with clear relevance for professionals advising or operating in Scotland.