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Recent research highlighted by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) suggests unprecedented levels of workplace stress in the UK and a 2025 review by former John Lewis boss, Sir Charlie Mayfield,...

The rapid adoption and constant evolution of AI have massive implications for employers and staff yet, from a legislative perspective, the dos and don’ts for employers are vague at best...

Trying to detect and deal with a ‘traitor’ in a will and executry dispute? Call a lawyer first, says Scott Flannigan of Anderson Strathern. If you’re one of the millions...

The Supreme Court just reminded contractors everywhere to check their contracts before ripping them up, says Liam McKay. We’re all familiar with the saying that “two wrongs don’t make a...

Tech giants like Microsoft and Salesforce, along with management consulting firms like McKinsey and Deloitte, are laying off thousands of employees while claiming to reinvest in AI growth. The news...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“the ERA 2025”) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, fundamentally altering the employment law landscape. This article summarises the key provisions expected to affect...

Anderson Strathern has announced the appointment of Carole Tomlinson as its new chair as the firm celebrates its 325th year in business in Scotland. Ms Tomlinson will take up the...

Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its digital and energy transition. As global demand for data processing accelerates – fuelled by cloud computing, AI adoption and the rapid expansion...

The repowering and rewiring of the United Kingdom is now underway. This initiative is driven by the transition to clean energy and the need to accommodate rising demand from initiatives...

As renewable energy projects grow in scale and technical complexity, traditional construction contracting models are increasingly being questioned. In particular, the suitability of fixed-price, lump sum contracts in an environment...

On 31 October, reports emerged that Rockstar North, the well-known games developer, had dismissed more than 30 staff in the UK – sparking headlines for all the wrong reasons. The...

The festive period is well and truly underway; city centres are packed with shoppers and revellers enjoying Christmas get-togethers. This influx of trade places extra pressure on many industries including...

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has introduced a landmark corporate offence: Failure to Prevent Fraud. This provision, now in force, represents one of the most significant changes...

The UK Budget 2025 was preceded by intense speculation about property tax reform. Headlines warned of sweeping changes including: A possible introduction of a “Mansion Tax” anticipated as: An annual...

As we approach the end of another year, I find myself, like many of my clients, reflecting on what really matters. For many, it’s family, financial security and the peace...

After the unexpected and fundamental changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) in last October’s Budget this year’s relative silence on the subject was a welcome relief. Speculation ahead of the Budget...

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asked ‘everyone to make a contribution’ when presenting her package of new income tax measures at the UK Budget on 26 November. Here, we review the...

In Labour’s budget in October 2024, they announced that pensions were going to be included in a deceased’s estate for the purposes of calculating their inheritance tax (‘IHT’) liability from...

Inheritance for farming families has been a particularly hot topic since the tax changes announced in the October Budget last year, which led to widespread concern among the sector. However...

Farming families in Scotland face distinctive legal challenges when navigating family law issues such as divorce, financial separation, and childcare arrangements. Unlike many other professions, farming is not just an...

The forthcoming Housing (Scotland) Bill 2025 marks the most major reform of Scotland’s residential tenancy legislation since the introduction of Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs) in December 2017. While the Bill...

The Act, which came into force on 1 April 2025, has provided additional methods to create and enforce certain security interests in Scotland. Scots law has historically differed from English...

For the English lawyer, there is much about the process of conveyancing in Scotland that is reassuringly familiar: typically, there is a contractual stage (“missives”), a deed of transfer (“disposition”),...

There are Employment Tribunals spread across the length of Great Britain. Whether parties are seeking a resolution to their employment dispute in London, Cardiff, Leeds, Glasgow or Inverness, the fundamental...

Energy consenting in the United Kingdom differs significantly between Scotland and England, reflecting their distinct legislative frameworks and devolved planning powers in Scotland. Although both systems aim to facilitate the...

The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 5 November 2025 and will now become law, bringing big changes to how land is managed, sold and...

A substantial number of Scottish wind farms are nearing the end of their intended operational life. This is evidenced by the recent approval to repower the initial phase of Windy...

Content creators have been making headlines across all types of media following the launch of an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) at Westminster to represent UK creators and influencers. An APPG...

The recent introduction of the Victim and Prisoners Act 2024 (VPA) has changed what can be covered by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and employee settlement agreements, containing confidentiality clauses. This new...

The UK Government has proposed including a ban in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the “Bill”) on upwards only rent reviews for new commercial leases in England and...