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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.

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02 August 2022 | Time to read: 8 mins

Planning for Afforestation

By Sandy Telfer

Many Scottish landowners have sought to add value to unproductive land through afforestation, although what planning is required?

16 May 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Tornagrain | New Town Development

By Amy McDowell, Derek McCulloch, Robert Scott-Dempster

We act for Tornagrain Limited, part of the Moray Estates group, in connection with the development of the Tornagrain new town.

16 May 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Viking Energy | Wind Farm Development

By Amy McDowell, Derek McCulloch, Colin Hamilton, Alan White

We act for Viking Energy Wind Farm LLP in respect of the major wind farm development on mainland Shetland.

08 April 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

The British Energy Security Strategy

By Fiona Reid

On 7 April 2022 the UK Government released their highly anticipated ‘British Energy Security Strategy’

Tags: Energy

07 April 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – Register of Overseas Entities

By Simon Williams

On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) received Royal Assent.

15 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Update: Annual Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocations Starting in March 2023

Update: Annual Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocations Starting in March 2023

Tags: Energy

18 January 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Successful ScotWind bids announced

By Derek McCulloch

The results of the Scottish offshore leasing round was announced yesterday, confirming the 17 projects, out of 74 applications.

Tags: Energy

29 October 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

The journey to net zero

By Simon Williams

Achieving net zero through onsite generation and storage of electricity, using solar panels, energy storage and vehicle charging.

Tags: Energy

15 September 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Announcement

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Announcement

Tags: Energy

27 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

COP 26

By Simon Williams

In the lead up to COP26 and the months and years after, we will look at ways in which we can support and advise businesses and individuals.

Tags: Energy

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Lead up to COP 26

By Ross Baron

The Scottish Government has committed to becoming a net zero society by 2045 at COP26.

Tags: Energy

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

New Telecoms Code

By Rae Gilchrist

he first three years of the new code being in place has been an important period for the code to be tested and considered in the Lands Tribunals.

Tags: Energy

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Validity of ‘Servitude Conditions’

Securing suitable rights for cabling and access are a critical aspect of any development project. These are typically obtained in the form of servitude rights.

Tags: Energy

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Hydrogen Strategy Announced

By Rae Gilchrist

Hydrogen Strategy announced by UK Government, committing to support the development of a Hydrogen Economy.

Tags: Energy

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