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Sam Conington, Associate in our Land & Rural Business team tells us about his experience at Gillespie Macandrew.

Why Leases Are Different: The Special Rules That Shape Landlord and Tenant Relationships

A lease can outlast generations. We discuss the special legal framework protecting landlords, tenants, and the economies around them.

Home Reports in Scotland Explained: A Complete Guide for Home Buyers

We explain the key parts of a Home Report, common issues buyers should be aware of and how the valuation may influence both your offer and mortgage.

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17 March 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Kubilius v Kent Foods Ltd: The dismissal of a delivery driver who refused to wear his face mask

By Fiona Cameron

An employment tribunal has determined that the dismissal of a delivery driver who refused to wear his face mask while in the cab of his vehicle was fair.

17 March 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew announces new charity partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

We have commenced a three year charity partnership with Alzheimer Scotland and Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.

12 March 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

International Women’s Day – Lois Newton

By Lois Newton

We speak to Land and Rural Business Associate, Lois Newton on what this year’s theme #ChoosetoChallenge means to her.

11 March 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

International Women’s Day – Judith Clark

We speak to Judith Clark, an Associate in our Private Client team on what this year’s theme #ChoosetoChallenge means to her.

10 March 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

International Women’s Day – Caitlin Keegan

By Caitlin Keegan

We speak to Caitlin Keegan, Senior Solicitor in our Residential team on what this year’s theme #ChoosetoChallenge means to her.

01 March 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Organ donation – the law is changing

By Donald Winskill

Organ donation – the law is changing and as of 26 March 2021, in Scotland we’re moving to a new “opt out” system.

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.

09 February 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew advises on landmark Waitrose deal

By Kenny Irons

We recently advised on the purchase of two Waitrose stores in Glasgow for £23.2m. 

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. 

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