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Who could have imagined a gentle word like ‘snowflake’ could spark such divided opinion on behaviour in the modern workplace? But here’s a summary for those not following the story...

One of the UK Government’s aims of Brexit was to restore supremacy to domestic UK law and end the special status of retained EU law within the UK. To achieve...

On 4 January 2023 the provisions of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (“the Act”) came into force. This Act replaces the interim regime, based on the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation...

The idea of investing for a sustainable future has gone mainstream. Because of this, companies and their management are being scrutinised for their impact on society and the environment, not...

A friend recently bought a new-build house. It was only after the first heavy rain that she realised that something was not right. An architect acquaintance confirmed to her that,...

The Scottish Government introduced its Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill (the “Bill”) on 15th November 2022. It seeks to make important changes to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland)...

Climate change remains firmly on the agenda in 2023, and rightly so. With it becoming an increasingly important issue for consumers and businesses alike, many businesses have been looking for...

Reform of data protection law has been firmly on the UK Government’s agenda in recent years, and, following Brexit, is being presented as an opportunity to move away from some...

Independent schools in Scotland are facing significant cost pressures. There could be more to come. Depending on which political party succeeds in the next General Election, their charitable status may...

Gary Burton and Sarah Lonie explored the topic of incapacity and how it impacts on Private Client and Court Practitioners. Both Gary and Sarah regularly deal with individuals who are...

This series is suitable for HR professionals or those with responsibility for managing staff. Our experts, Molly McGrady and Elspeth Drysdale, discussed how to manage mental health and stress in...

Recent legislation has seen a significant shift in the approach to property ownership in Scotland, with greater emphasis being placed on community ownership and public transparency. As part of this...

With the numbers of Scottish pupils identified as having an additional support need rising, it is more important than ever for schools to be aware of their obligations in relation...

Our private residential sector has seen widespread changes over the last five years and the latest instalment is no different. The creation of the Cost of Living (Protection of Tenants)...

Our corporate investment team has reported a record first quarter in 2023, with a 58.8% increase in client investments compared to the same period in 2022. The number of deals...

Admit it. If you’re old enough to remember buying music on CD, you’ve probably given side-eye to that 20-something in the office who is “working” with earbuds in while also...

The Spring Budget included an announcement of real potential benefit to the UK construction industry for the recruitment of overseas skilled workers. In his Spring statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced...

Throughout 2022 and into 2023, the UK has experienced large-scale industrial action across several sectors and industries, in relation to a range of disputes concerning pay and working conditions. Action...

Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill In 2002, the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act sought to ban foxhunting in Scotland, however 20 years on from this ban, new legislation has...

If I had £10 for every company statement that says – “Our employees are our greatest asset” I would be a millionaire. It’s the sort of phrase that trips off...

Every year, our firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee provides the opportunity for employees to select a new charity that will become the focal point of our charitable efforts. For...

The increase of Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) – sometimes known as the “second home surcharge” – to 6% of the purchase price from 16 December 2022 was unwelcome news to...

Law firm Anderson Strathern is reporting a ‘record breaking’ quarter for investment deals, with its corporate investment team completing an ‘exceptional’ number of deals between January and March. The bumper...

We’ll be covering a range of employment law principles and policies you need to create strong foundations for your business and to set you up for future growth. With practical...

Gary Burton and Sarah Lonie, who lead our Scottish Referrals Network, will be joined by specialists from across the firm and Managing Partner Murray McCall to share an overview of...

Today, we mark the end of our year long relationship with the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) as our charity of the year for 2022-2023. SAMH is Scotland’s leading...

Anderson Strathern is lending its support to an exhibition of modern art which returns to Dalkeith Country Park in May. Inception will take place from 4 – 14 May showcasing...

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance, or ESG, is not a new concept, but the increasingly central role it is playing in the decision making of policymakers and business leaders is...

Anderson Strathern’s new chair says the £28.5 million Scottish law firm is perfectly positioned to continue its trajectory of strong revenue and profit growth, even in what he considers a...

Musab Hemsi’s management bootcamp is back. In this one-day management bootcamp, we’ll cover the knowledge and skills needed to handle key issues within your team, including learning to support managers...