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Gillespie Macandrew to Sponsor First-Ever ‘Guard of Honour’ at the 2025 Howden Melrose Sevens

Gillespie Macandrew is proud to announce that our firm will sponsor the first-ever 'Guard of Honour' at the historic 2025 Howden Melrose Sevens tournament.

Easter Bunny Blues: Navigating Pet Custody

Rachael Burke explains how Pet Custody unfolds when a relationship breaks down.

ScotLand Matters Podcast: 20 Years at SLE

Robert Scott-Dempster and David Johnston join SLE's Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing's as she marks her 20th year at the organisation.

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15 April 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Easter Bunny Blues: Navigating Pet Custody

By Rachael Burke

Rachael Burke explains how Pet Custody unfolds when a relationship breaks down.

13 February 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins

Diamonds are forever… or are they? – The legalities of the engagement ring.

By Rachael Burke

Rachael Burke, Solicitor in our Family Law team, unpacks who gets to keep the engagement ring if things don’t work out.

03 December 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Holiday in harmony: Who has the children for Christmas?

By Rachael Burke

Rachael Burke, Solicitor in our Family Law team looks at a common issue affecting parents and their children at Christmas time.

03 June 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

What changes after you say: “I do”?

By Rachael Burke

The Wedding season is upon us once again with couples across Scotland ‘tying the knot’ but what legally changes when you say “I do”?

13 February 2024 | Time to read: 3 mins

Love is a Co-Purchase Agreement

By Rachael Burke

Rachael Burke discusses why it is a good idea for any couple to consider a co-purchase agreement before buying a property.

17 November 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

Do I have to name my baby’s father on the birth certificate?

By Rachael Burke

There are many considerations when welcoming a new baby into the world, here we highlight Parental Responsibilities and Rights.

21 December 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

Tips for Co-parenting at Christmas

By Rachael Burke

For some the festive period can be difficult, particularly if it is the first Christmas since the separation - here are our co-parenting tips at Christmas.

02 February 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Know your roots: Responsibilities for a fallen tree

By Rachael Burke

Scotland is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the same however cannot be said for its weather.

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