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Is Renewable Energy Right for Your Land? Four Key Questions for Landowners

Renewable energy projects offer landowners new income opportunities, but careful planning is key - here are four questions to consider before committing.

How do you protect Family Legacy? Succession in a Changing Rural Scotland

We explore how families can protect their legacy, navigate complexity and build resilient rural businesses for the next generation.

Farming Workforce Challenges – Recruitment Routes and Visa Changes

The UK’s sheep‑shearing visa concession will end in 2026, creating fresh workforce challenges for farmers. We summarise what to expect and what to plan for.

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10 December 2024 | Time to read: 5 mins

Harnessing the power of Co-Location: Renewable Energy Developments

By Rae Gilchrist, Ross Baron

Rae Gilchrist and Ross Baron provide an overview on co-location and its benefits.

06 December 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew donates record £51,000 to its charity partners

By Rae Gilchrist

Gillespie Macandrew announces substantial donation to Alzheimer Scotland and the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.

05 December 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Key Takeaways from the 2025/26 Scottish Budget

By David Mowlem

David Mowlem outlines what you need to know from the 2025/26 Scottish Budget announcement.

03 December 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Holiday in harmony: Who has the children for Christmas?

By Sharon Murray

This article looks at a common issue affecting parents and their children at Christmas time.

28 November 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins

Building on shaky ground: How poor planning led to legal collapse

By Nyrie Eller

Nyrie Eller looks at a case illustrating the importance of attention to detail in court pleadings and contractual arrangements when seeking to win a case.

27 November 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Making of a Lawyer: Insights from a Gillespie Macandrew Trainee, Nina Noafshar

By Nina Noafshar

Nina Noafshar tells us about her experience as a Trainee and what drove her to pursue a career in law.

21 November 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins

Get ready for “Gate 2 Readiness”

By Tessa Petrides

Tessa Petrides examines NESO's proposed new criteria for energy projects to become "Gate 2" projects, including securing land rights.

18 November 2024 | Time to read: 5 mins

Proposed changes to New Homes Quality Code of Practice to enhance customer protection

By Murray Blair

The New Homes Quality Code (the ‘Code’) is a set of requirements for registered developers to follow when building and selling new homes in the UK.

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.

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