News 18 December 2023

Scottish housing landlords selling up in face of 'hostile political environment'
Scottish housing landlords selling up in face of 'hostile political environment'

Andrew Diamond fears the private rental market is suffering a double-whammy impacting supply as investors also turn away from buy-to-let and current landlords leave the sector

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News 15 December 2023

Charities expected to consider mergers to secure long-term survival
Charities expected to consider mergers to secure long-term survival

An increasing number of Scottish charities are exploring mergers to secure their survival amid growing financial pressures

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News 14 December 2023

Rural access agreements - a case highlighting the importance of ensuring they are formalised
Rural access agreements - a case highlighting the importance of ensuring they are formalised

A cautionary reminder for landowners to ensure access agreements are in place when considering diversification opportunities

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Insights 8 December 2023

Employers urged not to fall into false economy trap during pay rise talks
Employers urged not to fall into false economy trap during pay rise talks

Recruitment may prove more expensive than retention if staff decide to leave after failing to secure wage rise they hoped for

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News 5 December 2023

Welcoming our new trainees starting their legal career with Lindsays
Welcoming our new trainees starting their legal career with Lindsays

Our latest trainee recruits have joined us as our investment in the future of Lindsays and Scotland's legal profession

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News 1 December 2023

Congratulations to Rising Star paralegal Kerri Dearsley on her “Superstar Award”

Congratulations to Rising Star paralegal Kerri Dearsley on her “Superstar Award”

Kerri Dearsley was presented with the Superstar Award at the Scottish Paralegal Association Dinner Dance in Glasgow on Friday 24 November

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News 30 November 2023

R.E.S.P.E.C.T…ing a loved ones wishes – the tale of two Wills
R.E.S.P.E.C.T…ing a loved ones wishes – the tale of two Wills

The ongoing legal battle regarding Aretha Franklin's two Wills highlights the difficulties in trying to identify and uphold a deceased’s true wishes

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Insights 27 November 2023

What the employment law changes due in January mean for businesses
What the employment law changes due in January mean for businesses

In January 2024 the new Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 come into effect – here’s an employers ‘need to know’ highlights

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News 24 November 2023

Legal 500 Awards success for Rachel Holt
Legal 500 Awards success for Rachel Holt

We are delighted to announce that Rachel Holt won the Rising Star of the Year award in the Insurance category at last night's Legal 500 Awards in Edinburgh

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News 20 November 2023

Adoption: The law and process requires sensitivity and respect
Adoption: The law and process requires sensitivity and respect

The theme of this year’s Adoption Week Scotland campaign (20-24 November 2023) to raise awareness and support those involved with adoption services is...

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News 20 November 2023

New corporate associate is welcomed to our team
New corporate associate is welcomed to our team

We are delighted to announce that Juan Casal joins our Corporate and Commercial team as an associate in our Edinburgh office

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News 17 November 2023

Holiday pay claims decision: many employers could face liability
Holiday pay claims decision: many employers could face liability

Supreme Court decision in the Agnew case may have implications for many employers in the UK who should consider re-evaluating holiday pay calculation practices

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