News and Insights
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
Repairing Standard to be extended to the Rural Sector
Overview of the recent Repairing Standard guidance published by the Scottish Government.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins
Business Property Relief for Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code
With the Government's commitment to Net Zero by 2050, we discuss the business property relief for the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland code.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins
Overview of the current residential property market and competition for properties
By Paula Arnott
Legal Director, Paula Arnott provides an overview of the current residential property market and the positive competition for properties at all levels.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
Important changes to the annual allowance for pension savings
By Mariola Seeruthun-Kowalczyk
We highlight key changes to the Pension Lifetime Allowance and the Pension Annual Allowance, discussing what these changes could mean for you.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 5 mins
What are the duties and responsibilities of Trustees?
We explore the duties of Trustees and what advice Trustees should be taking in order to meet their obligations.
04 April 2023 | Time to read: 5 mins
What is holding you back from preparing your Will?
Having a Will in place provides peace of mind that your wishes are followed when you are no longer around, so why do we hold back from preparing a Will?
21 March 2023 | Time to read: 9 mins
What are the main features of the Trusts and Succession Bill?
The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 22 November 2022.
09 March 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew appoints three new Partners and promotes seven others
Gillespie Macandrew announces promotions across its legal team.
13 February 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins
Why we need to keep talking about the challenges of working in the agricultural Sector
By Lois Newton
With the agricultural sector experiencing challenges due to the current global economy pressures we discuss the help available to Scottish Agricultural industry
02 February 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins
Scottish Parliament votes to approve revised draft Fourth National Planning Framework
The Scottish Parliament voted to approve the revised draft of NPF4 marking significant changes to planning system in Scotland.
27 January 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins
Will the Government’s move towards “Passivhaus” support our zero carbon ambitions?
By Keith Emmerson, Andrew Leslie
What are the implications of proposed new housing standards by the Scottish Government?
18 January 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins
From Summer Intern to NQ Solicitor
Having started with the firm as a summer intern in 2018, followed by the two-year legal traineeship, Laura Kirkman qualified as a solicitor in September 2022.
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