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Inheritance Tax Reform: April 2026 Changes and the Road Ahead

Significant Inheritance tax changes took effect in April 2026. This article examines their real impact on businesses and estates.

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.

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28 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew advises on £250m of new build plot sales

Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth over £250m in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland.

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

This’ll be the year …

By Donald Winskill

How’s your ‘to-do’ list? Did you make any resolutions at New Year? Or have the last couple of years taught you not to get too carried away making plans?

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

The lesser known benefits of saying “I do ……”

By Sharon Murray

If you are planning a wedding in 2022 or are just curious about what some of the lesser known “benefits” of being married are, then read on.

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

Changes to smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm legislation affecting all homes in Scotland

By Caitlin Keegan

The law on fire and smoke alarms in your home is changing, and it is important to be aware of these changes coming into force on 1st February 2022.

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Register of Persons holding a Controlled Interest in Land

By Eilidh Adams

The Register of Controlled Interests in Land (RCI), part of the Scottish Government’s land reform agenda, will go live on 1st April 2022.

25 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Local Counsel

By Ross MacRae

We acted as Scots counsel to a national IT Services firm.

25 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Alternative Lender

By Ross MacRae

An alternative finance provider seeking to refinance a leisure resort business.

25 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

SME Borrower

By Ross MacRae

Refinance of a Development Facility

18 January 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Successful ScotWind bids announced

By Derek McCulloch

The results of the Scottish offshore leasing round was announced yesterday, confirming the 17 projects, out of 74 applications.

14 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew advises Johnson and Johnson Foundation Scotland on New US$30 Million Impact Fund

By Ross MacRae

Gillespie Macandrew advises Johnson and Johnson Foundation Scotland on New US$30 Million Impact Fund

10 January 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

New Year’s resolutions for charities

One thing the charity trustees should consider adding to their resolutions is to complete a health check of the charity’s constitution.

01 January 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Repairing Standard to farmhouses

By Sam Conington

In 2019 the Scottish Government made changes to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and one of these changes is that farmhouses must meet the ‘repairing standard'.

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