Insights 17 June 2016

How to avoid complex litigation in landlord and tenant disputes

Disputes often arise when a landlord wishes to recover possession of a tenanted property, however there are ways to minimise the potential issues by c...

Read article about How to avoid complex litigation in landlord and tenant disputes

News 13 June 2016

Eilish heads into the final straight

Eilish needs to secure a top two place at the athletics trials in less than two weeks to make the Olympic team. Here she shares how her training is p...

Read article about Eilish heads into the final straight

Insights 2 June 2016

A reminder of the importance of arranging a Power of Attorney

There is no ‘right time’ to consider putting a Power of Attorney in place, but it is important to have such a document prepared

Read article about A reminder of the importance of arranging a Power of Attorney

News 31 May 2016

How tenants became owners

Tenants of certain long leases became the outright owner of their property following provisions of the Long Leases (Scotland) Act 2012

Read article about How tenants became owners

News 30 May 2016

Employers have to be careful of beliefs

There is an increasing potential for employers to fall foul of the discrimination legislation which protects “philosophical” beliefs held by staff.

Read article about Employers have to be careful of beliefs

News 26 May 2016

Eilish McColgan presents the Lindsays Trophy to 2016 Scottish XC winners

Eilish McColgan took time out from her determined bid to qualify for a second Olympics to present the Lindsays Trophy for cross country participation ...

Read article about Eilish McColgan presents the Lindsays Trophy to 2016 Scottish XC winners

News 24 May 2016

Guidance to help employers avoid “dress code” discrimination

The recent high profile case widely covered in the media regarding dress code policy should be a prompt to employers that they ensure their policy is ...

Read article about Guidance to help employers avoid “dress code” discrimination

News 23 May 2016

Eilish is keeping her dream alive

It was always going to be a nerve-racking moment; toeing the start line of a completely new discipline, after a long spell out of the sport. But equal...

Read article about Eilish is keeping her dream alive

News 13 May 2016

A new Director joins our Commercial Property team

The growth of our Commercial Property team continues with the appointment of Dawn Anderson who joins as a Director in our Edinburgh office

Read article about A new Director joins our Commercial Property team

Insights 12 May 2016

Bonds of Caution - another reason to have a Will?

A Bond of Caution (pronounced ‘kayshun’) is type of insurance policy which executors are required to submit to obtain Confirmation on most estates the...

Read article about Bonds of Caution - another reason to have a Will?

News 9 May 2016

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Tweedie as Chairman

Peter Tweedie, corporate partner who joined the firm with the Shield & Kyd merger four years ago, has been elected chairman

Read article about We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Tweedie as Chairman

Insights 5 May 2016

Help your family by having the right papers in the right places

Sorting through piles of paperwork is an unwelcome task for Executors – either because they cannot find key documents, or because there are mountains ...

Read article about Help your family by having the right papers in the right places