News and Insights
29 June 2023 | Time to read: 7 mins
Accounting for suspicion – Challenging an executor and the challenges of being an executor
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
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
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
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
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
Caitlin Keegan breaks down what’s involved in choosing where to buy a property finding the right location for you.
14 April 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins
Civil Partnership or Marriage – What are the legal differences?
We have prepared a helpful factsheet on the legal differences between becoming marital spouses or civil partners.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 14 mins
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Government recently introduced the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, Ashley McCann highlights the headline provisions of the Bill.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
Repairing Standard to be extended to the Rural Sector
Overview of the recent Repairing Standard guidance published by the Scottish Government.
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