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Gillespie Macandrew Appoints New Chair Frank Blin CBE

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of Frank Blin CBE as its new Chair, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s journey.

Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property

Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property.

The Employment Rights Bill: The End of Seasonal Working in Scotland?

Fiona Cameron outlines what the Employment Rights Bill means for Seasonal Working in Scotland.

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17 July 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew Appoints New Chair Frank Blin CBE

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of Frank Blin CBE as its new Chair, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s journey.

15 July 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property

By Kevin Sturgeon

Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property.

10 July 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Employment Rights Bill: The End of Seasonal Working in Scotland?

By Fiona Cameron

Fiona Cameron outlines what the Employment Rights Bill means for Seasonal Working in Scotland.

12 June 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Gillespie Macandrew announced as sponsor of RSABI’s Scone Palace Challenge

By Lois Newton

Find out more about a brand new farming fundraising challenge, The Great Scone Palace Challenge 2025, taking place 12-13th September.

David Mowlem

Partner, Private Client

David is a partner in our Private Client & Tax team and is based in our Edinburgh office.  David specialises in tax and estate planning for individuals, business owners and their families and is dual-qualified in Scots and English law.  His expertise includes advising on wills, trusts and executries, as well as, personal tax planning including Inheritance Tax (including the availability and optimisation of reliefs such as Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief) and Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.  David also regularly advises on the use of trusts, partnerships and other structures as part of succession planning for individuals and their estates and businesses, together with related governance issues. David is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is a Chartered Tax Adviser.

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27 May 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Preparing for Changes to Inheritance Tax: Essential Planning for Rural Business Owners

By John McArthur, David Mowlem

Find out more about changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).

27 March 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Spring Statement Analysis

By David Mowlem

David Mowlem outlines what you need to know from the Spring Statement.

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.

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.

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