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Hydrolysis in Scotland: A New Sustainable Option for Funeral Planning

Scotland introduces hydrolysis cremation from 2 March 2026, offering a sustainable new choice for those planning their future funeral wishes.

Why You Need a Co-Purchase Agreement When Buying a Property in 2026

Buying property together in 2026? A Co‑Purchase Agreement sets expectations, safeguards contributions and reduces future uncertainty.

Employment Rights Act 2025: What Employees Need to Know

The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings major reforms from 2026–27. Here we summarise what employees need to know as changes begin to take effect.

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02 August 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

Safe as Houses

By John McArthur

With strong commercial reasons for doing so, many land and property owners have diversified into holiday letting to benefit from this captive market. 

02 August 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Employment Law – three things to note

By Fiona Cameron

The employment law landscape continues to evolve post-Covid - here are three areas for employers to look out for.

02 August 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Reminder on Public Access Rights

By Cheryl Hogg

Perhaps most feel they are familiar with the principle, but some aspects are less well known, and some have been the subject of litigation over the past decade.

01 August 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew appoints legal heavyweight Michael Shaw as chair

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, announces the appointment of former RBS/NatWest Group General Counsel, Michael Shaw, as their new chair.

11 July 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

The draft NPF4 – key considerations for developers

In March 2022, Project Scotland reported on conflicting responses to the Scottish Government’s draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).

04 July 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

What happens when partners in both marriage and business divorce?

By Sharon Murray

Married couples often set up in business together but what happens if the business is going well but the is marriage is not?

30 June 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

OnFARM podcast: RHET at the Royal Highland Show

By Alan White, Amy Eakin

Listen to the latest OnFARM podcast recorded at the Royal Highland Show 2022, featuring members of the our Land and Rural Business team.

28 June 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

How long do I have to raise legal proceedings?

By Conner McConnell

If you suspect that you have suffered loss as a result of breach, is to take legal advice at the first opportunity.

23 June 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Considerations around the Energy Performance Certificate and agricultural tenancies

By Amy Eakin

The current Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) requirements are set out in regulations from 2008, and provide information on how energy efficient a building

23 June 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew supports Figures of Speech event as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022

Leading Scottish law firm, Gillespie Macandrew announces its support for a literary event celebrating friendship as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories.

23 June 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

Charities: Top 5 tips for your articles

Our top 5 tips on what a charity should be considering for its articles.

20 June 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Greater transparency from the UK’s grant-making Trusts & Foundations

Grant making trusts and foundations are an often misunderstood constituency of the UK charity sector, but certainly not one to be overlooked.

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