Learn about legal developments or regulatory changes that could affect you, your family or your business
Insights 13 December 2021
Land purchase prices may need to be reduced late in negotiations as experts assess impact of damage to trees on value of farms and estates following recent storms
Insights 19 November 2021
The benefits and pitfalls of keep-open orders in Scotland - half-hearted trading may not be enough to satisfy a tenant’s obligations in a commercial lease
Insights 10 November 2021
Creditors have options where a debtor has died before paying off their debts - it's worth taking action as quickly as possible
Insights 3 November 2021
Covid-19 has been a wake-up call for business owners to plan for the unexpected. Some simple legal planning could protect their business in the event of illness or accidents
Insights 3 November 2021
Know someone who’s an up-and-coming video game creator? We’ve got some useful advice on how they can develop and protect their ideas
Insights 3 November 2021
Since our last issue of Lindsays Life, an important legal change has taken effect in Scotland, giving mixed-sex couples more choice over how to take their relationship forward
Insights 3 November 2021
If you’ve ever thought of making a Will, you’ll immediately have found yourself mired in legal jargon. We clarify some of the key words and phrases
Insights 3 November 2021
There’s been a sharp rise in interest in Family Investment Companies (FICs) as a way to protect, grow and pass on assets
Insights 3 November 2021
Covid has rewritten the rules on how people plan their weddings. This has created a danger that they miss out on some basics, such as a prenup
Insights 3 November 2021
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” said Benjamin Franklin. In other words, succession planning needs to be a higher priority for many...
Insights 3 November 2021
Updates to permitted development rights will make it easier and quicker to erect or convert farm buildings
Insights 26 October 2021
The law in England and Wales saw an ex-wife inherit under former Mother-in-Law’s Will but Scotland’s succession laws would have meant a different outcome for the family