Insights 22 April 2025

Time for change: What we know - and what we can learn from overseas

Kate Wyatt looks at lessons from overseas as the UK prepares for new employment laws, from the right to disconnect to day-one unfair dismissal rights

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Insights 16 April 2025

Employment Appeal Tribunal gives guidance on test for worker status

Christine Jamieson examines the complexities of employment status in a recent case, highlighting guidance on distinguishing between workers and employees

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Insights 3 April 2025

Is your charity thinking of merging?

Helen Kidd considers how rising costs are driving charities to explore mergers or alliances for sustainability and impact

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Insights 17 March 2025

The roots of Scotland’s economic growth are firmly planted in our land

Scotland’s land-based businesses offer considerable economic potential – landowners need to effectively realise this in a way which works for them

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Insights 12 March 2025

Is it discriminatory to dismiss an employee for expressing religious beliefs on social media?

Katherine Irvine discusses the Court of Appeal’s ruling that dismissing a school employee for expressing her religious beliefs on social media was discriminatory

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Insights 7 March 2025

Found your dream croft for sale - what next?

If you are considering buying a croft, be aware that be aware that crofting law may place restrictions on the property - seeking advice is recommended...

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Insights 26 February 2025

Does an Employment Tribunal have jurisdiction to hear a claim despite no early conciliation?

Rebecca Nally considers whether a claimant’s failure to complete early conciliation deprives an Employment Tribunal of jurisdiction to hear their claim

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Insights 18 February 2025

Why SMEs should act now on debt recovery

Partner John Bett explains why SMEs should act now on debt recovery before year-end to protect cash flow and secure their financial future

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Insights 13 February 2025

8 things to think about prior to selling your business

Clare Wilson and Nick Howie consider the key factors involved in selling a business, from timing and structure to financial implications

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Insights 11 February 2025

Employment Rights Bill 2024: A closer look at ‘fire and rehire’

Carla Codona looks at the proposed restrictions on ‘fire and rehire’ under the Employment Rights Bill and what they mean for employers

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Insights 10 February 2025

Could a CEO on the board strengthen your charity?

Helen Kidd looks at why including paid executives on boards could strengthen decision-making, rethinking traditional charity governance models

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Insights 7 February 2025

Reviving old pubs: How former bars can breathe new life into communities

Louise Norris, Partner in our Commercial Property team, explains how the transformation of a former Glasgow pub could inspire the revitalisation of other disused bars

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