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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.

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17 August 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Lead up to COP 26

By Ross Baron

The Scottish Government has committed to becoming a net zero society by 2045 at COP26.

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

New Telecoms Code

By Rae Gilchrist

he first three years of the new code being in place has been an important period for the code to be tested and considered in the Lands Tribunals.

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Validity of ‘Servitude Conditions’

Securing suitable rights for cabling and access are a critical aspect of any development project. These are typically obtained in the form of servitude rights.

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Warning regarding temporary extension of planning permissions

By Colin Hamilton

The Scottish Government introduces emergency legislation which includes temporary changes to the planning system.

17 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Hydrogen Strategy Announced

By Rae Gilchrist

Hydrogen Strategy announced by UK Government, committing to support the development of a Hydrogen Economy.

16 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Uber continued: Deliveroo

By Fiona Cameron

Uber continued: Deliveroo

16 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Montanaro v Lansafe Ltd ET/2203148/2020 – Employee who remained in Italy at outbreak of pandemic was automatically unfairly dismissed

By Fiona Cameron

Montanaro v Lansafe Ltd ET/2203148/2020 – Employee who remained in Italy at outbreak of pandemic was automatically unfairly dismissed.

16 August 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Returning to the Office in Scotland

By Fiona Cameron

Returning to the Office in Scotland

16 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

The End of Furlough?

By Fiona Cameron

The End of Furlough?

16 August 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

New appointment – Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher

By John McArthur

We have strengthened our Tax team with the appointment of Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher as Tax Director.

02 August 2021 | Time to read: 7 mins

Protect your loved ones from the stress of dealing with your digital assets on death

By Gillian Hyams

With so much of our important information online, have you thought about what will happen to your digital assets on death?

26 July 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

How does the UK’s Inheritance Tax regime compare to foreign tax systems?

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report exploring ways in which taxes can be used to support economic recovery.

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