Our top five wild camping tips for landowners – know your rights!
Our top five wild camping tips for landowners – know your rights! It is well known that in Scotland the public have a right to roam most of the land...
Agriculture’s Transition to Net Zero
The Scottish Government has set an ambition to be net zero by 2045. Net zero means achieving a balance between the emissions produced and the emissions taken out of the...
Why wait until it’s law to introduce a neonatal leave policy?
If your baby is born unwell or prematurely, and has to spend the first few weeks or months of life in neonatal care, a recent poll has revealed there’s a...
R.E.S.P.E.C.T… my testamentary wishes
News recently broke that a handwritten note, found stuffed under Aretha Franklin’s couch cushion, was deemed to be her last Will and Testament by a US Court. This begs the...
The Changing Face of Scotland’s Retailers: Some Local Economies are Reaping the Rewards!
More people in Scotland moved from cities to rural areas during the pandemic. While populations fell in Scotland’s largest cities, some rural areas saw an increase for the first time...
The tidal wave of workplace grievance claims must be stemmed
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...
EU law in the UK: What will go and what will stay
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...
The UK’s new Subsidy Control Regime
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...
To divest or not to divest? This is a question charities need to consider
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...
What does the New Homes Quality Code mean for developers?
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...
Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill – what you need to know
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)...
Giving Nature a voice: How on earth does that work?
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...
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No.2) – What Charities Need to Know
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...
Challenges ahead for Scotland’s independent schools
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...
Scottish Referrals Network: The impacts of incapacity
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...
Club HR: Managing mental health and stress in the workplace
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...
Scottish Ministers extend the deadline for registration in the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land; are you affected?
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...
Additional support needs in schools: understanding your responsibilities
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...
Private residential sector changes – what do they mean for you?
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)...
Record quarter at Anderson Strathern signals a strong year for Scottish investments
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...
Navigating the generation game in the workplace
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...
Recruiting construction workers from overseas – Did the Spring Budget change the dial in industry’s favour?
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...
Action short of a strike – what is it and when is it lawful?
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...
Implications of the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill for land and wildlife management
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...
Trust your team to retain top talent
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...
Anderson Strathern has announced its new charity of the year – My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
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...
Additional Dwelling Supplement and reliefs available to mitigate it
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...
Anderson Strathern’s corporate investment team off to ‘record breaking’ start in 2023
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...
Employment law foundations – gearing your business for growth
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...
Scottish Referrals Network: an evening of networking at HALO
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...