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Understanding OSCR: What to do during an inquiry
If your charity faces an OSCR inquiry, understanding the process and seeking early advice can help ensure a smooth response
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With Scotland’s legal landscape constantly evolving, we believe in keeping you up to date with the latest legal developments, insights, and firm news that may affect you, your family, or your business.
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Employers face more grievances linked to neurodiversity. What can you do?
As neurodiversity diagnoses increase, employers need to understand their legal obligations
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Do I need a Will in Scotland? Three reasons to make one
A Will gives you greater control over what happens to your estate. Without one, your loved ones could face extra delay, cost and uncertainty
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Employment Rights Act: Key trade union changes taking effect from October 2026
What employers need to know ahead of the latest workplace reforms
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Buying forestry in Scotland: key considerations for landowners
Considering buying forestry in Scotland? There are legal, practical, tax and access issues landowners should explore before investing in woodland
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New rules for Scotland’s private rental housing landlords: Awaab’s Law
New damp and mould rules are now in force in Scotland – private landlords need to be aware of the key deadlines and practical steps to follow
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The key risks of a DIY executry – are you the right person for the job?
Handling an executry yourself can bring significant legal, financial and tax risks — here’s what to consider before going it alone
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Supporting new entrants to farming in Scotland: could more be done?
Lorna McKay considers whether greater financial support could help the next generation take on agricultural tenancies and build sustainable farming businesses
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New registration requirements for trusts and individual landowners
Harriet Waters explains the changes to HRMC’s Trust Registration Service and Registers of Scotland’s new Register of Persons Holding a Controlled…
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Two new lawyers, Lauren Mitchell and Zoe Allan, join our property team
We are pleased to welcome two new lawyers who recently joined our Residential Conveyancing teams in Glasgow and Dundee.
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A call for rethinking the property tax system impacting Scotland’s farmers
Featuring in today’s Scotsman (11 May 2022) highlighting the need for an overhaul of property taxes to reduce the impact of additional charges on Scotland’s
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Pursuing a court action: the key is in the research
Before pursuing a court action it’s not only worth considering the costs involved but also doing your research into the other side’s financial circumstances
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Caution advised when considering the Bank of Mum and Dad
A growing number of families may be risking tax bills when they support grown-up children financial during the current cost of living crisis
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Home sales this year have increased to £200 million
The housing market shows signs of major growth as our property team achieve sales of £17 million pounds a month
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Sponsorship of SPA Annual Conference 2022
The Scottish Paralegal Association (SPA) actively promotes the profession in the industry and represents the interests of Paralegals across Scotland
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Planning reforms could help achieve Scotland’s climate change targets
Susan Law explains why she believes a policy shift would provide significant boost for drive to net zero
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Why it’s important to be mindful of the impact of disabilities on staff
The Equality Act 2010 prevents employers treating employees unfavourably due to disability and Katherine Irvine, Associate in our Employment team, reviews a…
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