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What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?

Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.

Retrofitting Scotland’s Commercial Buildings: Navigating Energy Efficiency

Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.

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.

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17 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

What Happens to Your Christmas Bonus When You Separate?

By Fraser Vandal, Stephen Grant

Fraser Vandal and Stephen Grant discuss Christmas bonuses and if they are considered as part of a financial settlement when separating from your spouse.

16 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Retrofitting Scotland’s Commercial Buildings: Navigating Energy Efficiency

By Kevin Sturgeon

Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.

15 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Employee Wellbeing: Progress, Pitfalls, and Pressing Priorities

By Fiona Cameron

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

By Fraser Vandal, Abby Coen

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.

Abby Coen

Trainee Solicitor

Abby completed her LLB (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University. She then completed her Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Strathclyde and her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh.

Abby joined Gillespie Macandrew in 2022 as an Administrative Assistant in the Morningside office. She has now begun as a trainee solicitor with her third seat in our Dispute Resolution team.

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12 December 2025 | Time to read: 7 mins

Christmas HR Guide: Policies, Compliance, and Avoiding Festive Pitfalls

By Fraser Vandal, Abby Coen

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.

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