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Floating Solar in Scotland: Opportunities, Challenges and Emerging Potential

Floating solar is emerging as a key way to boost renewable energy in Scotland, unlocking clean power on water without competing for land.

Pre-Nuptial Agreements – Not Just for the Rich and Famous

As wedding season approaches, it’s a timely moment to explore how prenups in Scotland provide clarity, fairness and protection for couples.

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and a further 13 promotions

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

11 July 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

The draft NPF4 – key considerations for developers

In March 2022, Project Scotland reported on conflicting responses to the Scottish Government’s draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).

28 June 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

How long do I have to raise legal proceedings?

By Conner McConnell

If you suspect that you have suffered loss as a result of breach, is to take legal advice at the first opportunity.

23 June 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Considerations around the Energy Performance Certificate and agricultural tenancies

By Amy Eakin

The current Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) requirements are set out in regulations from 2008, and provide information on how energy efficient a building

23 June 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

Charities: Top 5 tips for your articles

Our top 5 tips on what a charity should be considering for its articles.

20 June 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Greater transparency from the UK’s grant-making Trusts & Foundations

Grant making trusts and foundations are an often misunderstood constituency of the UK charity sector, but certainly not one to be overlooked.

15 June 2022 | Time to read: 26 mins

Trust Law In Scotland – Where Are We Now?

By John McArthur

August 19th, 2021 marked the centenary of the Trust (Scotland) Act 1921, the last substantive act on trust law in Scotland.

26 May 2022 | Time to read: 6 mins

Trusts Caught by the Deemed Domicile Net

By David Mowlem

Following the Finance Act in 2017, a new category of “deemed domicile” was introduced into the UK’s Inheritance Tax regime.

10 May 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Is my family farm “matrimonial property”?

By Sharon Murray

What is “matrimonial property”?

13 April 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Our approach to marketing your home

By Robbie Horn

It is vital that we attract as many viewers as possible to your property

08 April 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

The British Energy Security Strategy

By Fiona Reid

On 7 April 2022 the UK Government released their highly anticipated ‘British Energy Security Strategy’

07 April 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – Register of Overseas Entities

By Simon Williams

On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) received Royal Assent.

07 April 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

National Test Programme

By Sam Conington

The Government’s overarching aim is to pass a new Agricultural Bill and for replacement framework and legislation to be in place for implementation in 2026.


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