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Community Rights to Buy – The options explained

Fiona Scott, Legal Director outlines the various rights available to communities to purchase land in Scotland.  

Compulsory purchase in Scotland – reform on the horizon?

Ruth Thomson, Senior Solicitor, details the current system for Compulsory Purchase Orders and considers the changes that may be put in place with this reform.  

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01 March 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Organ donation – the law is changing

By Donald Winskill

Organ donation – the law is changing and as of 26 March 2021, in Scotland we’re moving to a new “opt out” system.

10 February 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Mediation – what is it and how does it work?

By Alan White

Mediation, once a little known or understood concept, now becoming recognised as an effective tool for businesses and landowners alike.

09 February 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew advises on landmark Waitrose deal

By Kenny Irons

We recently advised on the purchase of two Waitrose stores in Glasgow for £23.2m. 

03 February 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

A year of change…..and there’s more on the way

By Sam Conington

A year of change…..and there’s more on the way With the Tenant’s Amnesty, Brexit and of course Covid-19, 2020 was not quiet for those in agriculture.

03 February 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Relinquishment

The relinquishment rules introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 are being brought into force on 28 February this year.

27 January 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Employment Law 2021 – Look Ahead

By Fiona Cameron

A summary of the key employment law matters to look out for in 2021.

21 January 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew advises on over £205m of new build plot sales

By Harry Smith

Our housebuilder team completed new build plot sales worth over £205m in 2020. 

20 January 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

Cross Border Charities

Charity law is not consistent throughout the United Kingdom and there are different regulating bodies and legislation governing the various jurisdictions.

19 January 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Exhibition at Edinburgh’s OpenEye Gallery: displaying the unique art collection of the late W Gordon and Jay Gordon Smith

Exhibition at Edinburgh’s OpenEye Gallery: displaying the unique art collection of the late W Gordon and Jay Gordon Smith

18 January 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

10 Reasons For Having A Will

By Agnes Mallon

Here are 10 reasons why you should have a Will.

18 January 2021 | Time to read: 9 mins

Land Reform Update

Land and Rural Business Partner, Mike Blair discusses a 25 year perspective of Land Reform.

07 January 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Succession Planning & Tax in the COVID Era

By Agnes Mallon

An interview with Agnes Mallon for Lawyer Monthly. Agnes discusses how the pandemic has impacted contentious issues she often deals with.

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