Why UK businesses must prioritise inclusion ahead of upcoming legal reforms
Inclusion is no longer optional for UK businesses. With major legislative changes—including the Worker Protection Act 2023, European Accessibility Act (EAA) in 2025 and the Employment Rights Bill —companies must...
The new ‘failure to prevent fraud offence’ – what you need to know
A new corporate criminal offence called ‘failure to prevent fraud’ comes into force on 1 September 2025 and is set out in section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate...
Is your business ready for AI?
Whether you choose to embrace it or not, we have truly entered the age of artificial intelligence (AI). While the long-term implications for society are unknown, what is clear is...
Recent Upper Tribunal Decisions
The Upper Tribunal (UT) is the appeal court from Traffic Commissioner decisions at Public Inquiries and the following are summaries of recent decisions from the UT, which must be taken...
Edinburgh Visitor Levy Scheme: an overview
In January this year Councillors formally voted in favour of the introduction of Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy Scheme. Widely referred to as a “tourist tax”, the levy will be the first...
Anderson Strathern signs up as Lawscot Foundation sponsor
Our firm has stepped up its longstanding support for social mobility within the legal sector by signing up as a corporate sponsor of the Lawscot Foundation. We will provide a...
Changes to ‘fire and rehire’ must not be dismissed by employers
The looming restrictions on ‘fire and rehire’ within the Employment Rights Bill could be more difficult to navigate than employers think – and could result in some unintended consequences. Employers’...
Who owns carbon in Scotland?
In response to the pressing global issue of climate change, the Scottish Government has committed to delivering a net zero society by 2045 – five years earlier than the rest...
The Rise of Large-Scale Solar Projects
The landscape of solar energy development in the UK has evolved rapidly in recent years. As recently as 2017, Scotland’s largest solar project was our client Elgin Energy’s 14 MW...
Raising Finance: the new statutory pledge
The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (“the Act”) will come fully into force on 1 April this year and will make a few big changes to the law. Here we...
Commercial battery storage for landowners in Scotland
Most adults (and some children) could competently draw and recognise a wind turbine or a solar panel. Over the last 20 years or so, this infrastructure has become a familiar...
The sting in the tail of construction contracts
A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales regarding construction contracts may not hold true in Scotland. The implication of the court’s ruling is that, even long...
Law firm Anderson Strathern’s Corporate team complete more than 100 deals in 2024
Record breaking year for Anderson Strathern’s Corporate team Law firm Anderson Strathern’s Corporate team completed more than 100 deals in 2024, with an aggregate value of circa £1 billion. The...
Udal Law: A unique legal tradition in Orkney and Shetland
Udal law refers to the type of landholding introduced by Norse settlers to Orkney and Shetland. While Scots law generally applies across the islands today, certain aspects of udal law...
Fishing – one of the UK’s most dangerous industries?
Fishing is the one of the most dangerous industries. The rate of fatalities is approximately 100 times higher than that of the UK general workforce. Health and safety awareness and...
Data protection principles – International Data Protection Day 2025
A new year often comes with resolutions to do better and achieve new goals in our personal and professional lives. Improving your business’s data protection compliance and ensuring that personal...
Weathering the storm: your rights after storm Eowyn
Storm Eowyn has wreaked havoc across Scotland, leaving property owners and tenants grappling with damage to homes, flats, and surrounding structures. If your property has been affected, understanding your legal...
Storm Eowyn: Understanding workplace rights and responsibilities
When Scotland and other parts of the UK are affected by severe weather, people often ask where employers and employees stand if people can’t get to work or the workplace...
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 – navigating the Mooreland
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (S) Act, which received royal assent in April 2024, marked a significant development towards efforts to sustainably manage Scotland’s environment and the preservation and management...
The Succession (Scotland) Act 1964 – A welcome change
Legislation is constantly evolving, however, when it comes to trust law in Scotland, little has changed since the The Succession (Scotland) Act 1964 . The implementation of the Trusts and...
Subsidy Control
The UK government has recently issued a consultation on adjustments to the UK subsidy control regime (the Subsidy Control Act having come into force in January 2023)(Refining the UK subsidy...
Band Aid – current sensitivities versus public benefit
It’s that time of year when we hear, on a loop, the same old favourite Christmas anthems including the perennial favourite, Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. This year...
Get prepared to sell your business
Selling a business is a major decision that requires careful planning and a methodical approach. Whether you’re considering stepping away from your business or looking to capitalise on its value,...
Anderson Strathern wins Private Client Firm of the Year and Insurance Firm of the Year 2024
Anderson Strathern is delighted to announce its recognition as Private Client Firm of the Year and Insurance Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2024. These awards...
Charity Commission report – Captain Tom Foundation update
The long-awaited Charity Commission Inquiry Report into The Captain Tom Foundation was published on 21st November 2024: Family ‘repeatedly benefitted’ from ‘mismanaged’ Captain Tom Foundation, investigation finds – GOV.UK. The...
Scottish Referrals Network – Autumn Budget 2024
Join us on Tuesday 10 December 12-1pm for our our Scottish Referrals Network webinar, where our experts Kathleen Docherty and Nick Dobbs will unpack the key changes from the recent...
Workplace investigations – what happens next?
Employment lawyers are well versed in misconduct or grievance investigations at work. We can advise on the beginning, middle and end of the investigatory process and what should be expected...
Impartial expertise is vital to student conduct disputes
Human Resources (HR) practitioners are well-versed in handling complaints involving the employee/employer relationship. However, for those working in universities or colleges, a misconduct investigation often involves a student – and...
When it comes to bereavement, don’t forget about men
Traditional gender and cultural stereotypes really do have a lot to answer for. We’re almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century, yet too many men still believe...
Is it time for UK staff to finally “switch off”?
As the line between work and home continues to blur, the concept of a ‘right to switch off’ is gaining traction. The UK Government’s proposal aims to address an increasingly...