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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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18 August 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew achieves double-digit income growth

By Robert Graham-Campbell , Michael Shaw

Gillespie Macandrew announces its financial results for the year ending 28 February 2023, achieving double digit income growth.

10 August 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

What can I do if my child does not return home from holiday?

By Sharon Murray

Summer holidays can be an anxious time for separated parents. Sharon Murray provides guidance on if your child does not return from holiday as planned.

21 July 2023 | 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?

19 July 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Vicarious Liability – What Landowners need to know

By Jenny Purdie

Agricultural working can present many risks and dangers. Here we highlight the duties and liabilities of landowners who are employers.

05 July 2023 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew strengthens corporate team with key appointment

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of corporate partner and accredited charity law specialist Alan Gilfillan.

03 July 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Separated Parents: Top tips for a “plane” sailing summer holiday

If you are planning a summer holiday with your child but you are separated from your child’s other parent, there are some things to think about in advance.

29 June 2023 | Time to read: 7 mins

Accounting for suspicion – Challenging an executor and the challenges of being an executor

By Conner McConnell

In progressing an executry, it is not uncommon for conflict to arise between executor and beneficiary, but what remedies are available?

23 June 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

New Finance Opportunities on the Horizon? – Statutory Pledge and the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023

By Ross MacRae, Thomas Anderson

Ross MacRae and Thomas Anderson discuss the introduction of a new form of security available to lenders, namely the statutory pledge.

13 June 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Tax rises – the possibility and implications of a wealth tax

By David Mowlem

As featured in the Scotsman, David Mowlem considers the possibility and implications of a wealth tax.

02 June 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew appoints seven newly qualified solicitors

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew announces it will retain seven of its trainees as newly qualified (NQ) solicitors, following completion of their two-year legal traineeship.

31 May 2023 | Time to read: 1 min

OnFARM podcast: Ringside at Fife Show

By Sam Conington

Listen to the latest OnFARM podcast recorded ringside at Fife Show 2023, featuring members of the our Land and Rural Business team.

25 May 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

The new ‘no-deposit mortgage’ aimed at renters

By Hannah Gaddie

With first time buyers struggling to get onto the property ladder, we look at the new deposit-free mortgage scheme announced by Skipton Building Society.

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