News and Insights
13 March 2024 | Time to read: 2 mins
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.
11 March 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins
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.
13 February 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
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.
13 February 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
Love is a Co-Purchase Agreement
Rachael Burke discusses why it is a good idea for any couple to consider a co-purchase agreement before buying a property.
09 February 2024 | Time to read: 6 mins
Insolvency: Administration and its impact on employees
Fraser Vandal discusses the impact of Administration on Employment contracts, redundancies and considerations if the business was to be purchased.
05 February 2024 | Time to read: 9 mins
Planning by nature
Enhancing biodiversity is now a central aim of Scotland’s planning system, Ashley McCann discusses how this might work and the opportunities for landowners.
30 January 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
Five questions to consider when thinking about a divorce or separation
If you are considering divorce or separation, at any time of the year, here are five fundamental questions you should ask yourself.
25 January 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins
Is court the only option for reaching a financial agreement in a divorce?
Most people want to avoid the inevitable stress and expense of going to court to sort out the financial aspects of their separation, so what is the alternative?
12 January 2024 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew appoints new rural specialist to its partnership
By Robert Graham-Campbell , Robert Scott-Dempster
Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has appointed rural law specialist, Lizzie McFadzean to its partnership.
09 January 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins
Number of issues still to be addressed in the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill
Keith Emmerson reviews the key provisions of the long-awaited Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill and the potential issues with the legislation.
05 January 2024 | Time to read: 8 mins
The aim of the game is to win…. Or is it? Mediation in football
Alex Robertson analyses the current approach to resolving disputes in football and the benefits of adopting mediation in sport.
21 December 2023 | Time to read: 1 min
The Trusts & Succession (Scotland) Bill passed at Scottish Parliament
By David Mowlem
The Trusts & Succession (Scotland) Bill was passed at the Scottish Parliament on 20 December 2023, David Mowlem provides an update.
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