Insights 31 January 2023

Landlords seek support to navigate private rental rule changes

Private housing landlords are seeking legal help as they grapple with the Scottish Government’s latest changes to rent and evictions rules

Read article about Landlords seek support to navigate private rental rule changes

Insights 25 January 2023

Who will get your place in the sun?

If you have a holiday home or other foreign assets you may need a separate Will created within the country they are located.

Read article about Who will get your place in the sun?

Insights 20 January 2023

D.I.V.O.R.C.E doesn’t need to be H.E. double L

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can help keep things civil as well as avoiding court and spiralling costs

Read article about D.I.V.O.R.C.E doesn’t need to be H.E. double L

Insights 18 January 2023

What does the increase in new minimum wage rates for 2023 mean for employers?

Employers should be aware of changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will take effect from 1 April 2023

Read article about What does the increase in new minimum wage rates for 2023 mean for employers?

Insights 9 January 2023

A call for renewable energy projects to become simpler and quicker

Susan Law, Partner in our Rural Property team fears Scotland’s rural economy and climate ambitions risk suffering because renewable energy projects ca...

Read article about A call for renewable energy projects to become simpler and quicker

Insights 16 December 2022

Bank of mum and dad may face inheritance tax hit

Families are warned about being too generous in helping younger generations on the property ladder during the cost-of living crisis

Read article about Bank of mum and dad may face inheritance tax hit

Insights 14 December 2022

All I want for Christmas (or for any holiday)… is happy kids

Separated? Divorced? Keeping everyone happy when splitting time with kids over holiday periods can be tricky to manage. Here are our top tips on navig...

Read article about All I want for Christmas (or for any holiday)… is happy kids

Insights 7 December 2022

To buy or not to buy

Looking for a new home may seem daunting in these times of economic uncertainty. So, should you buy now or wait?

Read article about To buy or not to buy

Insights 28 November 2022

Retaining charity staff is more vital now than ever

Kate Wyatt, Employment Partner believes the third sector would benefit from focusing on staff retention to help ease recruitment and financial challenges

Read article about Retaining charity staff is more vital now than ever

Insights 25 November 2022

Six debt recovery myths dispelled

Don’t let common misconceptions about debt recovery stop you from seeking advice to recover sums, large or small, owed to you

Read article about Six debt recovery myths dispelled

Insights 23 November 2022

Settlement agreements – your essential Q&A guide

Partner and Head of Employment, Ben Doherty answers the most asked questions on Settlement Agreements

Read article about Settlement agreements – your essential Q&A guide

Insights 9 November 2022

Charity trustees: the benefits of focussing on support and diversity

This Trustees Week (7-11 November 2022) we are delighted to support and celebrate the hard work of over 250,000 trustees based in Scotland

Read article about Charity trustees: the benefits of focussing on support and diversity