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Shifting Ground: Making Sense of the Government’s Changing IHT Proposals

We explore the latest changes to IHT, the practical challenges for business owners, and why the current approach risks creating an unworkable system.

Scottish Ports and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Leading the Clean Energy Transition

Scottish ports are reshaping their role in the energy transition as the UK ETS brings new expectations, opportunities, and momentum for maritime decarbonisation

Irritancy and Commercial Leases: When Leases Don’t Do What They Say on the Tin

An overview of irritancy in commercial leases, examining how legal safeguards and practical considerations can alter outcomes beyond the contract wording.

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19 July 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Vicarious Liability – What Landowners need to know

By Jenny Purdie

Agricultural working can present many risks and dangers. Here we highlight the duties and liabilities of landowners who are employers.

05 July 2023 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew strengthens corporate team with key appointment

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of corporate partner and accredited charity law specialist Alan Gilfillan.

03 July 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Separated Parents: Top tips for a “plane” sailing summer holiday

By Sharon Murray

If you are planning a summer holiday with your child but you are separated from your child’s other parent, there are some things to think about in advance.

29 June 2023 | Time to read: 7 mins

Accounting for suspicion – Challenging an executor and the challenges of being an executor

By Conner McConnell

In progressing an executry, it is not uncommon for conflict to arise between executor and beneficiary, but what remedies are available?

23 June 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

New Finance Opportunities on the Horizon? – Statutory Pledge and the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023

By Ross MacRae, Thomas Anderson

Ross MacRae and Thomas Anderson discuss the introduction of a new form of security available to lenders, namely the statutory pledge.

13 June 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Tax rises – the possibility and implications of a wealth tax

By David Mowlem

As featured in the Scotsman, David Mowlem considers the possibility and implications of a wealth tax.

02 June 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew appoints seven newly qualified solicitors

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew announces it will retain seven of its trainees as newly qualified (NQ) solicitors, following completion of their two-year legal traineeship.

31 May 2023 | Time to read: 1 min

OnFARM podcast: Ringside at Fife Show

By Sam Conington

Listen to the latest OnFARM podcast recorded ringside at Fife Show 2023, featuring members of the our Land and Rural Business team.

25 May 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

The new ‘no-deposit mortgage’ aimed at renters

By Hannah Gaddie

With first time buyers struggling to get onto the property ladder, we look at the new deposit-free mortgage scheme announced by Skipton Building Society.

18 May 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew to sponsor Great Glen Challenge 2023

By Lois Newton

Gillespie Macandrew is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2023.

04 May 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew bolsters its private client team with key hire

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of private client specialist, David Mowlem to its partnership.

26 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

How to choose the right location for your new home

By Caitlin Keegan

Caitlin Keegan breaks down what’s involved in choosing where to buy a property finding the right location for you.

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