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Business rates – time is running out to challenge the 2026 revaluation
If you run a business, you may have recently received a revaluation notice fixing the rateable value of your property until 2029. The rateable valu...
Read MoreHow AI is turning Data Subject Access Requests into a problem for SMEs
A data subject access request (DSAR) is a formal request made by an individual to an organisation, asking to see the personal data that the organis...
Read MoreWho gets what? Fair financial settlements on divorce in Scotland
A fair financial settlement in Scotland begins with a clear understanding of what counts as matrimonial property, because only matrimonial property...
Read MoreExpanding horizons: Our English property capabilities for rural clients
For many rural clients, property interests do not stop at the Border. Through inheritance, investment, diversification or family arrangements, it i...
Read MoreManaging seasonal workers in the wake of employment law reform
So far, much of the attention surrounding the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) has focused on proposals relating to unfair dismissal rights....
Read MoreFarming’s hidden dangers: reducing risk and preventing claims
The farming and agriculture industry is fundamental to everyday life. Farmers supply essential produce such as milk, eggs, and meat—items many of u...
Read MoreA New Framework for Farming: Support, Succession and Structural Change
Landowners, tenants and farming businesses continue to operate against a backdrop of market volatility, environmental ambition and continued legisl...
Read MoreThe Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026: A quick guide for English lawyers
The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026 represents the most significant statutory intervention in Scots contract law for many yea...
Read MoreHow construction businesses can protect themselves from disputes
Anderson Strathern regularly supports both contractors and employers on construction projects across the UK. In practice, most construction ...
Read MoreScotland’s new Contract Act 2026: Key changes and action points for businesses
The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 14 April 2026 and is designed to bring clearer, more modern rule...
Read MoreHeat networks brought into line as new UK-wide rules take effect
Heat networks, long seen as a key but under-regulated part of the UK’s low-carbon future, are now subject to a comprehensive new regulatory regime ...
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