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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.

Why You Need a Co-Purchase Agreement When Buying a Property in 2026

Buying property together in 2026? A Co‑Purchase Agreement sets expectations, safeguards contributions and reduces future uncertainty.

Employment Rights Act 2025: What Employees Need to Know

The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings major reforms from 2026–27. Here we summarise what employees need to know as changes begin to take effect.

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14 November 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins

Navigating a volatile construction market: How to keep the wolves from your door

This article explores the changeable nature of the construction market.

06 November 2024 | Time to read: 6 mins

Key Takeaways from the Autumn Budget 2024

By David Mowlem

After months of speculation, we can now work through the new tax landscape we find ourselves in following the Autumn Budget on 30 October.

01 November 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Pro Bono Week 2024: Gillespie Macandrew’s efforts to provide access to justice

Pro Bono Week offers an opportunity to recognise and support the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK.

24 October 2024 | Time to read: 5 mins

You’ve got mail… and the adjudicator was right to make you accept it.

By Jenna Wayth

Jenna Wayth, Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team examines a dispute in connection with an interim payment application made by a subcontractor.

10 October 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Redundancies and Football – the Legal Framework

By Fraser Vandal

Fraser Vandal unpacks how proposed redundancy programmes are rolled out and the scale of their impact.

07 October 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme – The benefits for community bodies

By Kevin Sturgeon

Kevin Sturgeon discusses the new Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme and the benefits available to community bodies.

26 September 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

From Trainee to Solicitor: Lessons learned at Gillespie Macandrew

By Jenny Purdie

Jenny Purdie, a newly qualified Solicitor in our Private Client team tells us about her trainee experience at Gillespie Macandrew.

26 September 2024 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew supports Royal Highland Education Trust with resource box sponsorship

By Lizzie McFadzean, Alan White

Gillespie Macandrew announces sponsorship of RHET Perth and Kinross's Early Years Farm Resource Box initiative.

20 September 2024 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew retains five newly qualified solicitors across its core sectors

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of five newly qualified solicitors, each completing their two-year legal traineeship programme in the fir

09 August 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

It’s never too early to put Power of Attorney​​​​​​​ in place

By Katie Brown

Katie Brown highlights why it's important to be proactive with your personal arrangements at any age.

08 August 2024 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew continues to achieve significant growth across all core sectors

Gillespie Macandrew announces its financial results reaching £17.7m turnover and profits of £5.25m for the year ending 29 February 2024.

22 July 2024 | Time to read: 5 mins

The Employment Rights Bill – What does it mean for Employment Law?

By Fraser Vandal

Fraser Vandal discusses the newly introduced Employment Rights Bill, described by the Government as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”.

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