How do we put renewable energy to work in rural areas?
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...
Immigration planning for overseas students at Scotland’s independent schools
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...
Learning from the best – Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Exchange
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...
Modernising your title deeds – planning for voluntary registration
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...
Title Indemnity Insurance
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...
Salmon Fishing – one of Scotland’s delights but not without issues!
There are all sorts of salmon fishing opportunities in Scotland, from fishing the large Scottish rivers like the Tweed and Tay, to the intimate and less well-known beats – many...
Can forestry combat climate change?
Scotland’s forestry market has grown over the last few years with environmental concerns being one of the driving factors. The importance of this struck me again as I watched the...
Scottish Referrals CPD – Considerations for contentious executries
This webinar is part of our series of continued professional development (CPD) sessions for solicitors. Our experts Gary Burton and Liam Smith talked you through the considerations for contentious executries....
Annual Charities Conference 2023
This year’s theme is helping charities find clarity. We welcome you to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre for our Annual Charities conference. The past few years have...
Anderson Strathern named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service framework
Anderson Strathern, one of Scotland’s most innovative, independent law firms, has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) legal services framework for the first time. The...
Traineeships at Anderson Strathern: Rohi Shah
Like many in my year group, I began my traineeship under Covid restrictions but despite being physically remote, everyone made such an effort to make me feel welcome and I...
Sustainability key to retail sector’s relevancy
Retail is undergoing an unprecedented transition. The internet led to new sales channels, globalisation opened up new markets, covid shook the retail industry to its core as stores around the...
Short-term lets in Scotland
A hot topic in the Scottish private let sector at the moment is the introduction of a new mandatory licensing system for short-term lets (“STLs”). In April 2016, there were...
Anderson Strathern names new partners and directors
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve bolstered our leadership team with the promotion of two partners and six new directors. Our new partners, Gary Burton and Robbie Wilson, are specialists...
Staff shortages in the hospitality & retail sector – What help is there under the UK immigration rules?
For many sectors of the UK economy, recent weeks have been like the “spinning newspaper” effect seen in old movies, with one industry announcement after another: critical staff shortages, rising...
Club HR: Legal Obligations on Employers to Establish the Right to Work Status of Employees
This series is suitable for HR professionals or those with responsibility for managing staff. Our conversation was on the importance of establishing the Right to Work status of employees where...
Liability of Charity Trustees for Health and Safety Breaches
As a trustee of a Scottish charity, it is important to be aware that you can be held liable for health and safety law breaches. This article highlights the...
Intellectual Property – how to maximise your intellectual assets
Intellectual Property (IP) rights protect creations of the mind, safeguarding the key identifiers of a business and often becoming one of an organisation’s most valuable assets. A carefully crafted and...
Taking advantage of recruitment opportunities available under the UK Immigration Rules – Agriculture and rural industries
Over the last few years, recruitment and lack of labour have been the scourge of many businesses in agriculture and rural industries. However, all may not be lost in terms...
Crofting Law Reform – watch this space
Crofting law is widely considered to be complicated and many consider there is an urgent need to adapt the law for the sake of simplicity, efficiency and modernisation. The Scottish...
How to appeal the refusal or revocation of a Firearms/Shotgun Certificate in Scotland
If you own a firearm in Scotland, it’s important to be up to date with the intricacies of the Firearms Act 1968 (the Act) to avoid any scrutiny from the...
Fluctuations provisions in construction contracts – the basics
What are fluctuation clauses? Across the board, concerns are being raised regarding the cost of construction contracts and construction inflation generally, whether this relates to contracts already signed or those...
Buy less, buy better – global business building in the age of sustainability
In a world of fast fashion, how important is a brand’s culture and sustainable business practices? We spoke to Guy and Leeanne Hundleby, founders of the luxury leather goods brand...
Restrictive covenants – our top ten tips for employers and employees
Restrictive covenants – a recap In every employment contract (whether set out expressly in writing or orally agreed) there is also always an implied duty to keep employer information confidential...
Getting the basics right as a rural employer
Employing anyone can be a complicated business – even more so when you are a rural employer as you have to be mindful of the additional protection agricultural workers have....
Tax check for taxi driver licences
The UK Government has decided to change the law to expand what it refers to as tax conditionality for the hidden economy. These changes are to apply to Scotland and...
Inspiring People Confidence – Managers’ Bootcamp
In this one-day management bootcamp, we’ll cover the knowledge and skills needed to handle key issues within your team, including conduct, coaching and improving performance, managing absence, avoiding discrimination, and...
Strike disruption & infections rising – What are the employment implications?
With many parts of the UK facing disruption to work from the biggest rail strike in decades and concerns from rising infection rates (not just from COVID-19 but also monkeypox...
Anderson Strathern advises on £2.75m AI tech deal
Scottish AI company Aveni.ai has secured an investment of £2.75 million to deliver the expansion of its Aveni Detect platform to the financial services and utility markets across the UK....
Your guide to Scottish Wills – what not to forget, gifting assets and charitable donations
Legacies are commonly one of the most thoughtful and important aspects of any Will. Deciding what to leave beneficiaries and ensuring that they receive the gift requires careful thought from...