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03 March 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew bolsters land and rural business team with promotion of Lois Newton to partner

By Robert Graham-Campbell , Lois Newton

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew has promoted experienced rural lawyer Lois Newton to partner.

17 February 2022 | Time to read: 6 mins

Legal Rights: The Scottish problem and interaction with Trusts

By Agnes Mallon

With domicile being incredibly fluid in this modern world, cross-border estates are becoming commonplace.

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

11 February 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

Retentions in construction: will proposed deposit scheme help rebuild trust in the industry?

Retentions in construction: will proposed deposit scheme help rebuild trust in the industry?

08 February 2022 | Time to read: 6 mins

07 February 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

When the conduct of a Trustee reflects on a charity

It is important that the other Trustees have the ability to take matters into their own hands to protect the reputation of the organisation.

02 February 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Know your roots: Responsibilities for a fallen tree

By Rachael Burke

Scotland is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the same however cannot be said for its weather.

01 February 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Divorce – What counts as “unreasonable behaviour”?

Most people know that it is possible to divorce a spouse on the ground of their “unreasonable behaviour”.

01 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Can I get divorced before a year?

In Scotland the vast majority (over 90%) of divorce applications are made on the basis that the couple have been separated for more than one year.

01 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Legal issues in Agri-Tourism

Many Agri-Tourism businesses include interactive experiences involving livestock, which presents its own set of risks to manage.

31 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Update: Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament

Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament.

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew advises on £250m of new build plot sales

By Harry Smith

Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth over £250m in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland.

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