What is a Scottish LP?

In common with LPs registered in the rest of the UK, a Scottish LP is a partnership formed in accordance with the Limited Partnerships Act 1907. A Scottish LP:

For lawyers dealing regularly with commercial secured lending, the requirement to register company fixed and floating charges has long been fraught with tension. It is a commercial necessity for charges over a company's assets to be registered in a publicly available register. Prospective creditors need to be able to establish how far the company's assets have been secured and are available to meet its commitments. Failure to register will result in the charge being invalid against any liquidator, administrator or creditor of the company if the company becomes insolvent.