News and Insights
24 September 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins
The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill: What does this mean for housebuilders?
By Jenna Wayth
Find out about the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, which proposes a new tax on the construction or conversion of residential property developments.
19 September 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins
Compulsory purchase reform in Scotland: Consultation
Learn how the Scottish Government is consulting on modernising compulsory purchase laws.
05 September 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
Planning ahead of the Autumn Budget 2025
By David Mowlem
Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2025, David Mowlem CTA TEP outlines the potential impacts on Tax.
01 September 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Less Than One Month to Go Until RSABI’s Great Scone Palace Challenge
By Lois Newton
In just a few weeks, teams from across the Scotland’s agricultural community will unite to take part in RSABI's Great Scone Palace Challenge.
25 August 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
Green Living: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties
By Fiona Scott
Green Living: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties
19 August 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
Youth mobility and the EU – What might happen next?
After the UK-EU trade summit, discussions are ongoing for the creation of an EU youth mobility scheme similar to the UK's current arrangements.
18 August 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
From Trainee to Solicitor: Jack Cuthbertson
Jack Cuthbertson, a newly qualified Solicitor in our Energy & Strategic Land team tells us about his trainee experience at Gillespie Macandrew.
12 August 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Latest Financial results show Gillespie Macandrew has doubled its turnover in the past ten years
Gillespie Macandrew announces its financial results reaching £19.6m turnover and profits of £6.3m for the year ending 28 February 2025.
08 August 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Biodiversity – where do you fit in?
By Lois Newton
Biodiversity; the concept features more and more frequently in both policy and everyday discourse, alongside – perhaps now overtaking – climate change.
08 August 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
Water can do a power of good in our green energy mix
Discover how Water and Hydrogen resources are shaping our energy mix and the challenges and opportunities they bring for a sustainable future.
25 July 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Don’t become complacent about farm safety
By Cheryl Hogg
It is crucial to reduce the risk of incidents occurring on farms - what steps can be taken?
24 July 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
The Hidden Pitfalls Behind Selling Land for Development in Scotland: What Every Landowner Should Know
Partner Andrew Leslie discusses the crucial aspects worth considering when selling land for development in Scotland.
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