Insights 18 December 2024

Empowering your future: Why a power of attorney is the ultimate safeguard

Caitlin Connolly highlights the importance of a power of attorney to avoid costly court battles, as seen in a recent Scottish court case

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Insights 16 December 2024

What’s the best gift for charity trustees this Christmas? More support

Helen Kidd calls for charity trustees to be gifted strong governance tools this Christmas, to help them thrive despite challenging times

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News 12 December 2024

Welcome to Clair Cranston, our new Senior Associate joining our Family Law team

We are thrilled to welcome Clair Cranston, specialist in Family and Child Law, as our new Senior Associate working across Perthshire and Tayside

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News 6 December 2024

Sexual harassment risk rises for employers at Christmas parties

Daniel Gorry warns that employers are now legally responsible for preventing sexual harassment at work-related events, including Christmas parties

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News 5 December 2024

Employment Rights Bill: understanding day one unfair dismissal rights

Carla Codona examines the government’s plan to make unfair dismissal a "day one" right by removing the two-year qualifying period

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News 3 December 2024

Powers of Attorney – you’re never too young

A PoA should be put in place sooner rather than later - it’s time to change the perception that they are only for the elderly

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News 2 December 2024

It’s so important that employers’ voices are heard in legal change consultations

Daniel Gorry highlights the importance of SMEs sharing their insights on UK employment law reforms to help shape policies

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News 28 November 2024

Farming, forestry and managing emerging opportunities

Tree planting may offer financial and environmental benefits, however Eilidh Robertson (Senior Associate) advises farmers and landowners to carefully ...

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Insights 27 November 2024

Wills: Do I really need one?

Yes, if you want the people you hope and expect to inherit from your estate to receive the assets you wish them to have

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News 26 November 2024

Forecasting a spring revival for Scotland’s housing market

The recent hesitancy seen across the property market could take until the spring to bounce back according to Andrew Diamond, our Head of Residential Property

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News 25 November 2024

Welcome to Donald Towsey, our new Senior Solicitor joining our Rural – Land & Business team

We are pleased to welcome Donald Towsey to our Rural – Land & Business team as a Senior Solicitor in our Edinburgh office

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News 22 November 2024

Farmers and landowners advised to be cautious following the controversial IHT changes

Farmers and landowners should carefully evaluate their circumstances before making changes to their enterprise following the announcement of new Inheritance Tax rules

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