What’s the secret? Exploring the potential effects of the proposed NDA ban
“The Employment Rights Bill will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements that silence workplace harassment and abuse,” says the foreword to the announcement on amendments to the new Employment Rights...
After the claim – what employers should know
Litigation between an employer and their employee may formally end with a judgment or settlement, but its impact can linger long after. Employers are left with the task of appropriately...
Interim interdicts: The fast-acting legal remedy against business threats
In a fast-paced commercial environment, threats to your business can arise without warning. Whether it’s a competitor gaining access to confidential information, a supplier breaching exclusivity, or an individual attempting...
Defamatory, but defensible: defamation ruling upholds public-interest and honest opinion defences in SPFL club legal case
James Gillespie and another v Alan Wardrop [2025] CSOH 46 Two directors of St Mirren FC sued a former colleague for statements made online and in the press that accused...
Scottish Referrals Network: Essential property tips for private client and property lawyers
Join us for our Scottish Referrals Network webinar, where our expert speakers Karen Craig, Edward Gratwick and Debbie Brown will delve into current legal and tax developments affecting property practice...
Fatal claims for loss of a loved one – Scotland and England – same isles, different damages
When choice of jurisdiction is an option when advising a client, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the relevant locations is important. Scotland can not only be an important factor...
Private client law: Key differences between Scotland & England
The term ‘private client‘ covers many areas of law, specific to private individuals including succession planning, asset protection, trusts estates and adults with incapacity. The laws governing these areas vary...
Commonhold and leasehold reform
It will be interesting to see the Government’s proposals for leasehold and commonhold reform in the coming months. Unlike in England, where the system of freehold/leasehold still plays a prominent...
Construction – building safety and cross-border claims issues
The Scottish and English construction law landscapes share many similarities, but they are not identical and it is important to be aware of the differences. The building safety regime Scotland...
Company insolvency and the Traffic Commissioner system
When a company holding a Goods Vehicle Operator Licence faces an insolvency, several important consequences arise that can significantly impact the business’s operations and future. Understanding these consequences is crucial...
New disclosure requirements for Scottish charities
By Victoria Simpson, Gillian Harkness-McKinlay, and Aman Uppal The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (the Act), the key provisions of which are coming into force in stages, makes significant changes to...
Navigating unlawful occupation of your land in Scotland
Under Scots Law a landowner has full rights of the use of their land, except in a limited number of exceptional circumstances. Discovering that third parties have unexpectedly taken occupation...
You do a fire drill, so do a cyber attack drill
Cyber attacks are a shock for any business, but they are no longer a complete surprise given their prevalence – and the devastating high profile impact in recent years. This...
The Employment Rights Bill – impact on rural businesses
Employers will face some of the most wide-ranging changes to workplace law in over a decade. While these changes apply across the board – and are covered in our wider...
Community right to buy land to further sustainable development: Forthtay Limited Employee Trust v Scottish Ministers
Community rights to buy in Scotland are not a new concept, but a recent case has shed new light on how they operate in practice. Forthtay Limited Employee Trust v...
Inheritance tax reliefs for farmers and landowners
The changes to inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs for farmers and landowners, announced by the Chancellor on 30 October 2024, will have a considerable impact on plans for succession. These changes,...
Insight on the new Scottish Land Reform Bill
Despite getting less media attention than the new community engagement rules and restrictions on large estate sales, the changes to agricultural tenancies brought forth by the new Land Reform Bill...
Post-death planning
In the realm of tax and succession planning for farmers and rural landowners, the importance of having a well-structured will cannot be overstated. A will ensures that your wishes are...
Cyber Attacks – A wake up call for employers
Cyber attacks are on the rise, with recent figures showing a 50% increase in the retail sector alone over the past year. The recent high profile cyber-attacks affecting M&S, the...
When workplace banter becomes harassment: Legal insights from a recent Tribunal case
In the recent Employment Tribunal case of Mr. S. McGhie v RHT Scotland Ltd, the Tribunal ruled in favour of Mr. McGhie, an openly gay employee, in his claim against...
Supreme Court: Ruling on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010
Background This dispute began in 2018 following the Scottish Parliament’s introduction of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 (the Act), which aimed to increase the representation of...
Landlord Rights under Scotland’s PRT Regime: Navigating the challenges of Rent Arrears and Reasonableness
Scotland’s Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) framework presents landlords with significant challenges when facing a tenant who stops paying rent. Recent decisions from the Upper Tribunal for Scotland offer important guidance...
Clarity provided on termination for redevelopment under the Electronic Communications Code
The recent case of Vodafone Limited v Icon Tower Infrastructure Limited and AP Wireless II (UK) Limited has provided further clarity on the landowner’s grounds for termination of a code...
Anderson Strathern launches specialist Inquiries Unit
Our firm is announcing the launch of our new Inquiries Unit with a team of specialist solicitors working across Fatal Accident Inquiries and Public Inquiries. Well known inquiries lawyers Catriona...
Early warnings against interim injunctions in the Scottish courts
If you’re a solicitor working within the English legal system, you might be interested to learn that Scotland’s civil court system shares many similarities with its English counterpart. There are...
Anderson Strathern signs up to support Alzheimer Scotland
Anderson Strathern signs up to support Alzheimer Scotland Following a staff vote, we have announced a new partnership with Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our firm is embarking on a 12-month...
WorkWise 2025: Essential insights for senior HR professionals
Join us for our annual WorkWise event, where we’ll tackle the latest changes and key issues in employment law. Tailored for HR professionals, this event is designed to equip you...
Financial crime – A brief overview of the differences between Scots law and English law
Financial crime covers a wide range of offences such as fraud, dishonesty, misconduct or misuse of information relating to financial markets, the handling of proceeds of crime and the financing...
Changes of ownership and acquisitions: Is your skilled worker sponsor licence up to date?
Businesses that hold sponsor licences, understandably, focus mostly on complying with the rules in respect of their skilled workers – ensuring roles satisfy the skill requirements for sponsorship, that workers...
The Employment Rights Bill
2025 is already looking likely to be another busy year on the employment law front, with the Government pushing ahead with its plan to overhaul workers’ rights and reshape workplace...