Insights 19 December 2017

What are the benefits of the new residential nil-rate band?

A new inheritance tax (IHT) allowance increases the value of assets that people can pass on IHT-free

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News 15 December 2017

New long-term agricultural letting regime is introduced – MLDT

Modern limited duration tenancies (“MLDTs”) replace limited duration tenancies as Scotland’s main long-term agricultural letting vehicle

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Lindsays' Life 1 December 2017

Lindsays life - Issue 13

December 2017 sees the launch of our thirteenth edition of Lindsays Life which includes a wide range of topics relevant to individuals, families and businesses

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Insights 27 November 2017

There’s a Simple Procedure for dealing with commercial debt recovery

Simple Procedure was introduced in November 2016 to offer faster and more accessible justice for business disputes including debt recovery actions

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Insights 24 November 2017

Peace and goodwill at Christmas?

If you are separated parents, planning in advance and communicating with each other and your children will help everyone enjoy the festive season

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News 23 November 2017

All Blacks enjoy a pre-Autumn Test tee-off with Lindsays

Lindsays hosted two of the All Blacks players to a round of golf last week ahead of the Scotland v New Zealand Autumn Test kick-off on Saturday

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News 22 November 2017

Growth continues for our rural services team with a new appointment

We are pleased to welcome Anna McLaggan who has joined our rural services team as an Associate

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News 20 November 2017

We are delighted to announce our merger with long-established Edinburgh firm Aitken Nairn W.S.

Today (Monday 20 November) we are pleased to announce that we are merging with Aitken Nairn and look forward to welcoming their two partners and 15 staff in January

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News 13 November 2017

Scottish Private Landlords – are you ready to PRT(Y) in December?

The Scottish Government has confirmed that a new form of Scottish residential tenancy known as the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) will come into force on 1 December

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Insights 10 November 2017

How should an employer handle workplace harassment allegations?

With historic harassment allegations prominent in the media, employers should be aware of the steps they can take to ensure allegations are handled appropriately

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News 9 November 2017

Eilish leaves no time for holiday blues by jumping back into winter training

Eilish races into winter training and competes in a mile race in Biella, Italy and the Giro Podistico di Pettinengo 4k

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Insights 7 November 2017

What do you need to know about personal injury trusts?

If you receive a lump sum payment due to an injury, setting up a trust is an option to consider

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