Scottish Business Briefing - 25th November The dossier accuses the Edinburgh- based company of "unscrupulous" practices, having levied "exorbitant" fees and charges upon firms, only to "profit from their distress." Michaluk plans to issue up to 50,000 new "B" shares in his company, representing 4.76 per cent of its share capital and valuing the business at about £80m Strathberry secures its first contract in China STRATHBERRY of Scotland is planning on further growth after securing its first contract in China and sealing an agreement closer to home to be stocked in Harvey Nichols. The luxury accessories brand, which has its headquarters and retail premises in Edinburgh, will see a range of its products going into the Beijing and Shanghai stores of a retail chain called Estate. Builder hits out after his retail plan is blocked A businessman has accused Midlothian Council of failing to grasp a vital employment opportunity after it blocked his plans for a country-style retail development. George Russell, who has run housebuilder Russell Construction since setting it up in 1976, won planning permission to develop a coffee shop and four holiday cottages on his Soutra Mains Farm in 2011. Bond firm in talks of £1.5bn takeover The firm behind Bond Helicopters could be taken over in a £1.5billion deal, it has emerged. Engineering services giant Babcock International is in talks over a tie-up with Avincis, the firm which owns the Bond Aviation Group. Babcock, which is involved in the construction of Britain's two new aircraft carriers, confirmed discussions to form a "joint venture" with Avincis.