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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.

05 April 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill introduced March 2024

By Robert Scott-Dempster

An overview of the content in Part 1 & 2 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill introduced to Parliament on 13 March 2024.

05 April 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Employment Law Changes – What should you look out for in April 2024?

By Fraser Vandal

Employment Law Changes – What should you look out for in April 2024?

11 March 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins

Strike Action, but not as we know it

By Fraser Vandal

In February, takeaway drivers at a variety of “gig economy” delivery platforms took part in “strike” action to demand better pay and working conditions.

13 February 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Changes in law for Trusters to be aware of in 2024

By Stewart Dunbar

Trusts & Succession Act: what are the changes for Trusters to be aware of before they become law in 2024.

13 February 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Love is a Co-Purchase Agreement

By Sharon Murray

This article examines why it is a good idea for any couple to consider a co-purchase agreement before buying a property.

09 February 2024 | Time to read: 6 mins

Insolvency: Administration and its impact on employees

By Fraser Vandal

Fraser Vandal discusses the impact of Administration on Employment contracts, redundancies and considerations if the business was to be purchased.

05 February 2024 | Time to read: 9 mins

Planning by nature

Enhancing biodiversity is now a central aim of Scotland’s planning system, this article looks at how this might work and the opportunities for landowners.

30 January 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Five questions to consider when thinking about a divorce or separation

By Sharon Murray

If you are considering divorce or separation, at any time of the year, here are five fundamental questions you should ask yourself.

25 January 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Is court the only option for reaching a financial agreement in a divorce?

By Sharon Murray

Most people want to avoid the inevitable stress and expense of going to court to sort out the financial aspects of their separation, so what is the alternative?

09 January 2024 | Time to read: 4 mins

Number of issues still to be addressed in the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill

Keith Emmerson reviews the key provisions of the long-awaited Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill and the potential issues with the legislation.

05 January 2024 | Time to read: 8 mins

The aim of the game is to win…. Or is it? Mediation in football

This article analyses the current approach to resolving disputes in football and the benefits of adopting mediation in sport.

21 December 2023 | Time to read: 1 min

The Trusts & Succession (Scotland) Bill passed at Scottish Parliament

By David Mowlem

The Trusts & Succession (Scotland) Bill was passed at the Scottish Parliament on 20 December 2023, David Mowlem provides an update.


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