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How Can Farmers Prevent Accidents and Protect Their Business?

Agriculture remains one of Britain's highest-risk industries. Discover key legal responsibilities and practical measures to help prevent accidents.

Employee Monitoring: The Law Must Keep Up with Developing Technology

One third of UK employers use some form of software to monitor staff. But how far can employers go before privacy is compromised?

Renewable Energy Developments on Croft Land offers opportunities for Rural Scotland

We discuss renewable energy developments on croft land, navigating crofting law and engaging communities to unlock economic and environmental benefits.

10 February 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Mediation – what is it and how does it work?

By Alan White

Mediation, once a little known or understood concept, now becoming recognised as an effective tool for businesses and landowners alike.

03 February 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Relinquishment

The relinquishment rules introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 are being brought into force on 28 February this year.

03 February 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

A year of change…..and there’s more on the way

By Sam Conington

A year of change…..and there’s more on the way With the Tenant’s Amnesty, Brexit and of course Covid-19, 2020 was not quiet for those in agriculture.

27 January 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Employment Law 2021 – Look Ahead

By Fiona Cameron

A summary of the key employment law matters to look out for in 2021.

21 January 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew advises on over £205m of new build plot sales

Our housebuilder team completed new build plot sales worth over £205m in 2020. 

20 January 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

Cross Border Charities

Charity law is not consistent throughout the United Kingdom and there are different regulating bodies and legislation governing the various jurisdictions.

18 January 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

10 Reasons For Having A Will

By Agnes Mallon

Here are 10 reasons why you should have a Will.

18 January 2021 | Time to read: 9 mins

Land Reform Update

Land and Rural Business Partner, Mike Blair discusses a 25 year perspective of Land Reform.

07 January 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Succession Planning & Tax in the COVID Era

By Agnes Mallon

An interview with Agnes Mallon for Lawyer Monthly. Agnes discusses how the pandemic has impacted contentious issues she often deals with.

05 January 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Building pressure for working parents to be placed on furlough

By Fiona Cameron

The closure of schools as a result of the latest lockdown announcement has led to pressure for working parents to be placed on furlough under the CJRS.

02 December 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

Proposed changes to Scottish Planning Policy – Sustainable Development

By Colin Hamilton

A consultation on proposed amendments to parts of the Scottish Planning Policy that would remove a presumption in favour of sustainable development.

15 October 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins

Tax implications for the UK post-Covid – Rural Update

By John McArthur

As a country we have become used to relatively low rates of taxation, but it appears now that current tax rates will be increased, at least for a period.


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