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Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partner and promotes 11 others

Gillespie Macandrew announces the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its industry-leading Land & Rural Business team.

Strike Action, but not as we know it

In February, takeaway drivers at a variety of “gig economy” delivery platforms took part in “strike” action to demand better pay and working conditions.

Changes in law for Trusters to be aware of in 2024

Trusts & Succession Act: what are the changes for Trusters to be aware of before they become law in 2024.

Latest news and insights

Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partner and promotes 11 others

Gillespie Macandrew announces the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its industry-leading Land & Rural Business team.

Strike Action, but not as we know it

In February, takeaway drivers at a variety of “gig economy” delivery platforms took part in “strike” action to demand better pay and working conditions.

Changes in law for Trusters to be aware of in 2024

Trusts & Succession Act: what are the changes for Trusters to be aware of before they become law in 2024.

Disputes and Court

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Our dispute resolution team has real breadth and depth of experience, making us perfectly placed to provide you with clear and pragmatic advice on how best to resolve any dispute you might be involved in.

We regularly provide clients with advice in relation to:

  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Servitudes and rights of access
  • Nuisance, including noise and pollution
  • Disputes over property repairs
  • Land ownership disputes, including boundary disputes, encroachment and rectification
  • Lease disputes including rent reviews
  • Service of notices
  • Judicial review
  • Contract disputes
  • Sale and supply of goods and services
  • Professional negligence
  • Employment Law for Employees
  • Disputes over Wills and Trusts
  • Divorce and Family 

Court and Tribunal work

We have a strong track record in Sheriff Court, Court of Session, Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal litigation; and have solicitors with expertise in Housing and Employment Tribunal work too.  Two of our partners are solicitor-advocates.

Alternative Dispute Resolutiion

We recognise that litigation is not always the best course of action.  We take time to understand your circumstances, motivations and desired outcomes and will recommend alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration if we think that’s appropriate.   These services differ from traditional litigation in that they are often cheaper, quicker and more flexible than court proceedings.  We have experience of being involved in ADR processes across a variety of sectors including employment, family and property, and have accredited mediators in the team.

Dispute Avoidance

We are a ‘go to’ team for providing legal opinions on tricky questions of law and strategic advice on how to try to prevent disputes arising.  If you’re concerned about a situation but court proceedings haven’t yet been raised, by all means get in touch – it is rarely too early to instruct us.

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