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UK Digital ID and Right to Work Compliance: What Employers Need to Know

Will the UK’s new Digital ID revolutionise right to work checks or simply rebrand existing processes? Explore the impact and what employers need to know.

What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?

Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.

Retrofitting Scotland’s Commercial Buildings: Navigating Energy Efficiency

Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.

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08 January 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

UK Digital ID and Right to Work Compliance: What Employers Need to Know

By Fraser Vandal

Will the UK’s new Digital ID revolutionise right to work checks or simply rebrand existing processes? Explore the impact and what employers need to know.

17 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?

By Fraser Vandal, Stephen Grant

Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.

16 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Retrofitting Scotland’s Commercial Buildings: Navigating Energy Efficiency

By Kevin Sturgeon

Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.

15 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Employee Wellbeing: Progress, Pitfalls, and Pressing Priorities

By Fiona Cameron

Wellbeing is now a strategic priority, but mental health, rising absences, and hybrid work demands mean employers must move from intent to real action.

Freya McShane

Senior Accredited Paralegal, Private Client

Freya has over 15 years’ experience within the private client sector and has been with Gillespie Macandrew for over 9 years.  She has a qualification in Wills, Trust and Executries and is a Law Society of Scotland Accredited Paralegal.

Freya has a wide range of experience in the private client team, specifically dealing with the administration of estates for bereaved families.  Her wealth of experience in this area means she has an understanding and sympathetic manner and is able to provide legal advice and guidance through what is usually an extremely difficult time.

She has experience dealing with the administration of Trusts, Guardianships and Powers of Attorney together the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Guardianships. She is also an Affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a member of the Scottish Paralegal Society.

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