News and Insights
15 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Employee Wellbeing: Progress, Pitfalls, and Pressing Priorities
Wellbeing is now a strategic priority, but mental health, rising absences, and hybrid work demands mean employers must move from intent to real action.
12 December 2025 | Time to read: 7 mins
Christmas HR Guide: Policies, Compliance, and Avoiding Festive Pitfalls
We discuss the HR challenges in the festive season from leave requests to party policies, here’s how employers can plan ahead and stay compliant.
11 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
Gillespie Macandrew donates £53,000 to Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope
By Amy McDowell
Gillespie Macandrew donates record £53,000 to Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope, reinforcing its commitment to community support and ESG goals.
10 December 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
What does Land Reform mean for Commercial Forestry in Scotland?
Lizzie McFadzean discusses Scotland's Land Reform Bill and its implications for the commercial forestry sector.
02 December 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew Invests in Expertise Across Core Sectors with Strategic Appointments
By Amy McDowell
GM strengthens its core sectors with strategic new hires, reinforcing its commitment to expertise across real estate, energy, rural and private client.
28 November 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins
Autumn Budget 2025: Key Legal and Tax Takeaways for Individuals
By David Mowlem
Following the Autumn Budget 2025, David Mowlem has prepared a summary of the key points for individuals to be aware of.
25 November 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins
Scotland’s Land Reform Bill: What You Need to Know
Practical summaries of the main provisions and impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill for landowners and interested parties to be aware of.
04 November 2025 | Time to read: 8 mins
Modernising Crofting Law: Key reforms in Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill
By Lauren Cook
Lauren Cook, Senior Associate in our Land & Rural Business team, discusses the key reforms proposed in the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill.
03 November 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
The Employment Rights Bill: Proposed changes to NDAs in the Workplace
As the Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament, we look at a recent amendment which may prohibit employers from using NDAs in some instances.
31 October 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
Housing (Scotland) Bill Passed: What has changed and what comes next?
Stephen Gamba, Legal Director in our Land & Rural Business team, discusses changes to the Housing (Scotland) Bill now that it has passed.
15 October 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
Green hydrogen fuels innovation
Discover how Scotland could become a leading innovator in the hydrogen energy space.
02 October 2025 | Time to read: 1 min
OnFarm Podcast episode: RSABI and the Great Scone Palace Challenge
By Lois Newton
Lois Newton, Partner of Land and Rural Business at Gillespie Macandrew and RSABI trustee catches up with the OnFarm podcast team.
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