Assignation – how much leeway does a landlord have?
A recent Court of Session decision has considered the circumstances in which it will be reasonable for a landlord to refuse consent to an assignation of a lease. The facts...
Divorce and separation – what’s the difference?
For those who are newly separated or going through a divorce, the start of the year can be an especially difficult time. January is a busy time for people separating...
Employment Law challenges for the construction sector in 2022
Flexible Working In the past, the construction sector hasn’t had to tackle the concept of flexible working. On the face of it, the two do not marry up well, with...
A trend with the potential to revolutionise UK’s high streets
The covid-19 pandemic, the rise of online shopping and changing consumer habits have forced many retailers to reorganise their portfolio, with several opting to reduce their physical footprint on the...
Anderson Strathern appoints former Deloitte partner Mike McGregor as Non-executive Director
We’ve appointed former Deloitte partner Mike McGregor as Non-Executive Director, replacing Graeme Bissett, who has served two terms on the board since 2015. Mike has spent over 26 years at...
Top tips for managing a coronavirus outbreak in the workplace
Most of the coronavirus restrictions imposed towards the end of December 2021 to stem the spread of the Omicron variant were eased in January, although baseline Covid restrictions remain in...
Taxing Scotland’s land – our most valuable asset
The Scottish Government’s commitment to land reform and its desire to create a more diverse pattern of land ownership in Scotland has been a key policy objective during its time...
Vacant and derelict land in Scotland
It is estimated that there is almost 11,000 hectares of vacant and derelict land within urban communities in Scotland. These sites comprise unused land, as well as land and buildings...
Environmental considerations when dealing with rural properties
The environment and tackling environmental issues are at the forefront of climate change discourse, which has gained significant traction in recent years across all sectors. The rural and agricultural...
Access rights… nothing is ever straightforward!
Very often rural property is not directly accessed from a publicly adopted road. Access may need to be taken over roads, or tracks are owned by a third party. If...
Protecting IP for Growth: conversation on the practical and legal opportunities of securing your business’ valuable IP and trade secrets
This seminar is suitable for those who need to consider corporate and employment law. Douglas McLachlan and Musab Hemsi of Anderson Strathern together with Basil Manoussos of Edinburgh Napier University’s...
Immigration Law Update
Article last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022 ‘Casablanca‘ is often said to be the ‘greatest movie of all time’: certainly, its lines remain highly quotable and can be used to...
Have you opted to tax – What does that mean?
Have you opted to tax – What does that mean? In our pre-sale due diligence, where appropriate, we ask clients whether the land being sold has been “opted to tax”....
Constructing good contractor relationships – using IR35 to harness growth
IR35 – or off-payroll working – almost felt like a dirty phrase when it expanded from public into the private sector in April 2021. On balance, the administrative and organisational...
Scottish Referrals CPD – Discover everything you need to know about share buybacks
Everything you need to know about share buybacks This webinar is part of our series of continued professional development (CPD) sessions for solicitors. Join to hear our tax specialist, Alison...
Coronavirus – employee health and wellbeing concerns
Coronavirus has had a significant impact on everyone’s working and personal life since the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic in March 2020. Businesses have made rapid changes to how...
Club HR: Let’s not talk about Covid-19 – Employment law trends for 2022
Club HR: Let’s not talk about Covid-19 – Employment Law trends for 2022 This series is suitable for HR professionals or those with responsibility for managing staff. Our in-house specialists,...
NoLo – the tee total trend
Over the festive period, those looking for a non-alcoholic drink in pubs and restaurants may have noticed an increase in their options. The low and non-alcoholic drinks market (‘NoLo’) is...
Are values driving policy change? – Your HR Strategy for 2022
The last two years have been a relentless barrage of changes at work but, outside of temporary Covid measures, only very minor permanent changes to employment law. The long-promised Employment...
Greenwashing – what does it mean and why does it matter?
Being environmentally friendly and sustainable has been a hot topic within businesses for some time now and with the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) recent introduction of its Green Claims...
Scottish Referrals CPD – 10 top tips for Private Client lawyers
10 top tips for Private Client lawyers In this informative session, our partner and private client expert, David Campbell, will be joined by chartered financial planner, Benjamin Mitchell. The duo...
I’m dreaming of an incident-free Christmas Party
This time of the year is usually filled with festive excitement for the greatly anticipated Christmas party. Perhaps more than ever in light of the new variant in circulation and...
Found your Highland dream home? Know what you’re buying
With remote working becoming a realistic option for many of us, we’re seeing an increase in those looking to move to more rural locations. But when your rural idyll lies...
It’s about being personable – Anderson Strathern’s approach to personal injury awards and trusts
It’s important to have the right people advising and supporting you when raising a claim and setting up a trust. It is not a one size fits all approach. We...
NPF4 – Scotland’s rural vision
On 10 November 2021, the Scottish Government published the long-awaited consultation draft of its Fourth National Planning Framework (“NPF4”). The ministerial forward makes it clear that the overall approach...
From Star Gazing to Forest Bathing – diversifying traditional farming through Eco-Tourism
From Brexit to the Coronavirus pandemic to COP26, the ever changing legal, economic and environmental landscapes in the UK have undoubtedly been difficult for both individuals and businesses to navigate....
The Peatland Code
Globally, climate change is high on the political agenda and is a key factor driving a surge in investment into the restoration of natural resources. In the rural landscape there...
Musab Hemsi joins Anderson Strathern as director
We’re pleased to announced that Musab Hemsi has joined Anderson Strathern as a director in the our employment law team. Musab joins from LexLeyton, where he spearheaded the Glasgow team...
Improving conditions for rural let properties
Holyrood has consistently placed importance on improving the quality of houses (and indeed landlords!) in the private rented sector; for example by introducing requirements for private landlords to register as...
Outcomes from COP26 That Affect Us All
No-one can escape climate change news. Just switch on the radio or television, read a newspaper, or look out the window to see the effect that climate change is having...