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Although drive-throughs have been around in the UK for some time now, we have seen a notable expansion in terms of the companies operating these in recent years. McDonalds were...

In December 2022, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a statement in Parliament setting out his five-point plan to crack down on illegal migration to the UK and this included a...

Much has been said in recent years about the various challenges facing the retail sector. From changing consumer habits driving competition online, to the Covid-19 pandemic forcing shops to close...

There will be various employment law changes this year – some already defined and others anticipated – and it is crucial to ensure that you’re up to speed in advance...

Recent high-profile Employment Tribunal claims (such as the case of a new mother who brought a claim for constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination against Morrisons) have reminded employers of the...

Scotland’s forests and woodlands protect, enhance, and allow communities to benefit from the goods and services that flow from natural capital. In the past year, commercial forestry values increased by...

It has been accepted to be within industrial knowledge that women tend to bear a greater proportion of caring responsibilities for dependants. Prior to the pandemic, there was a presumption...

Agile working policy helps law firm appoint four new directors to strengthen senior team Anderson Strathern, one of Scotland’s most innovative, independent law firms, has appointed four new directors to...

The UK GDPR provides individuals with several rights that they can exercise in respect of personal data held by organisations. This article will focus on the ‘right of access’, more...

Unpaid trial shifts have become a typical part of the recruitment process for many businesses across the UK, particularly in the hospitality and retail sector where job candidates are regularly...

Cabinet Secretary, Mairi Gougeon announced a route map for agricultural reform at the NFU Scotland AGM on 10 February 2023. Last year the Scottish Government announced its “Vision for Agriculture”....

Natural Capital has been an agenda dominating topic in the Scottish rural land market for a number of years and it is widely accepted that much of the investment required...

In January 2022, the Scottish Parliament passed new legislation as a response to the growing number of Airbnbs and others providing an accessible platform for residential accommodation to be let...

If you are an employer, you’ll know that getting everything right for your employees can be tricky – what rights an employee has constantly changes and largely depends on the...

While renewable energy developments can create financial opportunities for landowners, the issues involved are complex and far-reaching and related not only to land but also taxation and succession. There are...

Although the trend has been, in recent years, for third sector bodies to be structured as companies limited by guarantee or as Scottish charitable incorporated organisations (SCIOs), there are still...

A year on from the enactment of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (“Act” / “NSIA”), we revisit the implications of the Act for both investors and those seeking...

The events of the past few years, and in particular the Covid-19 pandemic, have caused us all to pause and think much more about our own health and the health...

This webinar is part of our series of continued professional development (CPD) sessions for solicitors in our referral network. Sign up to this CPD session here. Join tax planning expert...

We’re running a half day workshop for HR professionals and people managers, which is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding to handle disciplinary and grievance investigations within the...

This series is suitable for HR professionals or those with responsibility for managing staff. Our experts, Jemma Forrest and Mandy Armstrong, will discuss the prospective changes to employment law in...

Law firm advises on more than 25 investment deals in 2022 Anderson Strathern, one of Scotland’s most innovative, independent law firms, is reporting its most successful year ever for investment...

For those not familiar with Scottish property title conditions, it seems to me that the easiest way to understand title deeds are that the quality of the terms generally reflect...

The future of big ideas matters. As COP27 passes without significant progress, we need major new forms of collective invention to meet the challenge of climate change. In his recent...

Creating and sharing knowledge is central to the mission of every education institution. It follows that, by protecting the expression of ideas, creativity and invention, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have...

Our peaceful rural landscapes have once again become a battleground in the energy transition. Recently, the government proposed a ban on solar farms being located on large parts of England’s...

Overseas students may not wish to hear about retirement planning (just yet!), but immigration planning is an essential consideration for their future education and career plans in the UK. There...

Anderson Strathern is currently part of a unique international lawyer exchange program, which is proving invaluable for those involved. During October and November, two of our colleagues are working remotely...

As we move into autumn, and all too quickly into winter, the end of 2022 is nearly upon us. These long dark nights may give you time to consider your...

Whether you’re buying or selling a property in Scotland, you might be faced with a problem in the property’s title and wonder how this can be addressed with minimum hassle...