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Insights | Rural

Adapting to climate change – how momentum builds resilience

A few years ago, I attended a fascinating talk by a speaker from the well-respected James Hutton Institute about Climate Change in the UK. The islands were depicted on a large screen and the graphic rapidly changed colour as it portrayed the documented temperature changes in the UK from 1918-2018.

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Insights | Tax, Wills

Securing the future: succession planning for small businesses

In a post-pandemic world, the resilience of small businesses is being tested like never before. The exceptional challenges brought about by Covid-19 have highlighted the importance of having clear plans in place for the continuity and succession of businesses, regardless of size and structure.

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Insights | Corporate Law

A guide to the new UK Geographical Indications scheme

The host of an evening dinner party, frantically searching their local grocery store for something unique to serve, might find inspiration in products labelled “Orkney Beef” and “Orkney Scottish Island Cheddar” both backed by the new UK Geographical Indications scheme logo.

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Anderson Strathern announces new charity of the year – Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

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Two new appointments strengthen Anderson Strathern’s presence in the Northern Isles

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Events | Employment, Family Law
  • Date: 30 April 2024

Scottish Referrals Network: making a difference with mediation

Our qualified mediators, Danielle Stevenson, Jemma Forrest and Dawn Dickson discussed how mediation can help your clients.

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Insights | Employment

The cost of recruiting foreign staff is about to get much higher

T S Eliot said that April is the cruellest month. And that is certainly true this year if employers need to recruit foreign nationals on skilled worker visas. From 4 April, it is going to cost significantly more.

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Events | Corporate Law
  • Date: 15 May 2024

Cyber-security safeguarding: digital trends, threats and strategies

Anderson Strathern’s Douglas McLachlan and Acumen Cyber’s Kevin Robertson explored the steps to prevent and prepare for a cyber-attack.

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Insights | Commercial Property

Navigating the storm – Scotland’s licensed trade sector under pressure amidst ongoing challenges.

Scotland's licensed trade sector faces a multitude of challenges, with the recent UK budget adding to the complexity. As the sector grapples with changing consumer behaviours, regulatory pressures, and economic uncertainties, the budgetary measures introduced at the beginning of March 2024 underscore the need for resilience and adaptability. 

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Insights | Employment

Are you ready for the new employment rights from April 2024?

New laws will take effect, which, along with other recent changes, continue to demonstrate a shift in governmental thinking. Our employment laws are evolving with an emphasis on creating a better working environment for individuals.

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Events | Employment
  • Date: 22 May 2024

WorkWise: navigating workplace wellbeing, employer duties, AI and business growth

We addressed the latest HR and people management issues at WorkWise, our inaugural employment conference.

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Insights | Commercial Property

I get knocked down, but I get up again – insolvency in the retail sector

Company insolvencies continue to rise with the Insolvency Service having revealed that 2023 saw the highest number registered since 1993. Last year saw a record number of retail businesses failing in the UK in the last 10 years. While the number of failed businesses peaked at 61, the overall impact of this was not necessarily as dramatic as the headline figure indicates.

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