Insights 14 January 2025

Separating with respect: Creating childcare arrangements that work for everyone
Separating with respect: Creating childcare arrangements that work for everyone

Philippa Abernethy explores the challenge of childcare arrangements after separation and the importance of prioritising children’s wellbeing, consistency, and routine

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News 13 January 2025

Welcome to Michael Kitson, our new Commercial Property Director
Welcome to Michael Kitson, our new Commercial Property Director

We are delighted to welcome Michael Kitson who joins our Commercial Property team in Edinburgh as a Director

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Insights 10 January 2025

Can charity trustees be protected as whistleblowers?
Can charity trustees be protected as whistleblowers?

Katherine Irvine highlights a landmark EAT decision that could extend whistleblowing protections to charity trustees

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Insights 6 January 2025

Why you shouldn’t let your separation play out on social media
Why you shouldn’t let your separation play out on social media

Family lawyers Paige Burton and Philippa Abernethy offer tips on avoiding social media disputes during separation to protect children and promote positive outcomes

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News 3 January 2025

Lindsays nears £200m in home sales, as settled market benefits deals
Lindsays nears £200m in home sales, as settled market benefits deals

Maurice Allan looks ahead to 2025 with Lindsays on track to exceed £200 million in home sales, supported by more stable conditions

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Insights 18 December 2024

Empowering your future: Why a Power of Attorney is the ultimate safeguard
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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