Family Law launches online clinic during the Covid-19 pandemic
As a result of the Covid-19 lockdown and recognising the need for some to consult a solicitor for advice just now, our Family Law Team has launched an online free...
Self isolation, separation and school closures
We are currently living in unprecedented times with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. With social distancing and the need to stay at home, we’re all having to change our...
Anderson Strathern and business continuity during the Coronavirus pandemic
Anderson Strathern continues to monitor developments concerning the Coronavirus (Covid-19) closely, adopting and implementing the advice from the UK and Scottish Governments and also from the NHS. The wellbeing of...
Scottish budget 2020-21 includes significant changes for commercial leasing
While history was made when Kate Forbes, the youngest ever Scottish Public finance minister laid out the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2020-2021, the Budget proposed a significant change for commercial...
Who cuts the grass on the other side of the fence?
A recent report on the BBC’s Money Box programme highlighted some questions about maintenance charges in housing estates. How do they arise? Are they fair? Some might ask why somebody...
Revenue and profits hike at Anderson Strathern
Scottish legal firm Anderson Strathern has increased revenue by 7 per cent for the year to 31st August 2019 to £24.4 million (2018: £22.8m) with profits up 28 per cent...
Anderson Strathern wins top prizes at The Herald Law Awards
Anderson Strathern has won both Firm of the Year – Scottish Independents and Employment Team of the Year at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2019. The firm impressed the...
Leading Scottish law firm invests in legal tech partnership
Scottish independent legal firm Anderson Strathern has partnered with Amiqus, an Edinburgh-based company that provides online anti-money laundering, and client onboarding software to regulated firms. Leith-headquartered Amiqus will provide identity...
Anderson Strathern shines in Chambers 2020 with six departments and eight individuals ranked Band 1
Chambers is best known for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the legal marketplace’ and the firm has maintained all 32 of its rankings this year. The legal directory has also identified...
Four lawyers in Legal 500 Hall of Fame as Anderson Strathern reports record individuals ranked
The firm’s expertise has received a wide series of rankings in the ‘clients’ guide to the best law firms’ Legal 500 results 2020. The firm has four Partners recognised as...
Anderson Strathern in bolt-on deal with specialist Glasgow legal firm
Anderson Strathern has agreed a bolt-on deal with specialist Glasgow law practice Hardy Macphail that will see Hardy Macphail merge its operations with Anderson Strathern’s Glasgow office. Hardy Macphail has...
Divorce and the interests of children
Separation and divorce can be one of the most challenging times for families, especially where there are children involved. Decisions must be made in the best interests of the children,...
A tax guide for first time home buyers
It can be difficult for first time buyers to make a move onto the Scottish property ladder. Although there have been a raft of Scottish Government initiatives encouraging home ownership,...
Anderson Strathern makes raft of promotions, including at partner level
Anderson Strathern has announced a raft of promotions, with three new partner appointments, a Senior Associate promotion, four Senior Solicitors moving up to Associate level and five solicitors promoted to...
Separation & Divorce – the FAQs answered
No one walks down the aisle on their wedding day thinking they’ll separate or get divorced. Unfortunately for some, that ends up being the reality. The decision to separate can...
Neil’s inspired by Dad to Ride Across Britain for Parkinson’s UK
Starting last Friday (7 September), our Director, Neil Amner, began his 980 mile cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats as part of the Ride Across Britain event. Neil’s taking...
Strict time limits enforced in appeals to the Court of Session
Appellants seeking to bring late appeals in the Inner House of the Court of Session will have to show that they have ‘done all that they reasonably can to bring...
Anderson Strathern re-appointed to all six lots of Scottish Government Legal Services Framework
Anderson Strathern has been re-appointed for a second time to all six lots of the Scottish Government Legal Services Framework following a competitive Tender exercise, cementing the firm’s significant public...
Hot, hot, hot – maximum temperatures at work
Although more people now than ever are working from home, others are returning to the workplace (and some never left at all). For those back in the workplace the question...
Covert recording of meetings – is it misconduct?
With the development of technology and advent of smart phones, it is becoming increasingly easy for employees to take videos, photos or even make voice recordings at work with just...
Navigating summer holiday arrangements for separated parents
During the school year, you probably already have a schedule that works for you and your family. But, the summer holidays can throw everything off track. How do you manage...
Your guide to settlement agreements
Being presented with a settlement agreement (formerly known as a compromise agreement) by your employer can be unsettling and worrying. Though circumstances vary, you are most likely to receive a...
Anderson Strathern joins global network, eyes further international growth
Edinburgh, Glasgow, 4th June 2019 – Anderson Strathern has been selected as the first Scottish legal firm by the Meritas global network that numbers over 180 firms from over 90...
Anderson Strathern launches investment arm AS Capital
Anderson Strathern has joined angel syndicate Equity Gap and made its first investment in Glasgow-headquartered Energy sector instrumentation specialist Synaptec. Anderson Strathern’s new investment vehicle, AS Capital, plans to make...
Brexit? The EU market and workforce is key say Scottish business leaders
Anderson Strathern survey reveals what Scotland plc thinks pre-Brexit. Edinburgh, Glasgow, 28 March 2019 – Scottish legal firm Anderson Strathern has announced findings of its commissioned independent survey of...
Tribute to John Kerr
It was with a real sense of sadness that we learned of the death of our partner John Kerr on 17th March following a short illness. John was a wise,...
Anderson Strathern adds six director roles to firm’s leadership team
Left to right in photo are Bruce Farquhar, Gary Burton, Victoria Simpson and Murray McCall of Anderson Strathern Edinburgh, Glasgow, 18 February 2019 – Anderson Strathern has added six newly-created...
Anderson Strathern reports record results amid growing Brexit demand
Scottish legal firm Anderson Strathern has increased turnover to £22.8 million for the year to 31st August 2018 [2017: £21.5M] while reporting profits up by 10 per cent. The firm’s...
The duty of care applies to non-medics
A court in a medical negligence case has decided that non-clinical hospital staff, as well as the clinicians, owe a duty of care to patients. The case – which involved...
Medical negligence: expert witnesses need to know about any differences in witness evidence
The dangers of expert evidence in a medical negligence case being based on only one witness’s account where that account is disputed by another witness has been highlighted in the...