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Agricultural and Rural Law
Anderson Strathern has a proud history of providing specialist legal advice to the rural sector, working with long-established clients through multiple generations. Our all-round ability to advise on agricultural and rural law is second to none.
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Charity Law
Our team of leading charity experts is widely recognised as being among the very best in Scotland, working closely with the charities and not for profit sector. We’ve a specialised understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges that it faces. We can provide advice on every area of the law, tailored to our clients’ individual needs and requirements.
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Commercial Litigation
Every business needs a commercially aware legal team. That’s what we offer our clients. Our experienced team of litigators will take the time to get to know you and your business, ensure you’re prepared for any disputes that arise – expected or unexpected – and provide tailored advice aligned with your business interests.
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Commercial Property
Our experienced lawyers work on a wide variety of projects across Scotland providing expert advice on all aspects of commercial real estate and across all sectors including finance, retail, leisure, energy, housing, business space, manufacturing and education.
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Construction Disputes
Construction disputes can disrupt progress, increase costs and place significant pressure on those involved in a construction project. Whether a dispute arises during the course of works or after completion, early and practical legal advice can make a material difference to the outcome.
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Corporate Law
At Anderson Strathern, we have real depth of experience across every area of corporate and commercial law. We’re involved daily with businesses, active investors, charitable bodies and educational establishments throughout Scotland and beyond, covering all sectors of the economy, including hospitality and tourism, energy, property, healthcare and technology.
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Criminal Defence Solicitors
Our criminal solicitors represent clients facing all levels of criminal law charges and criminal offences in all areas of Scotland
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Education Law
Universities, colleges and schools face ever increasing pressure to maintain very high standards while also complying with ever increasing regulatory and compliance requirements.
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Employment Law for Employees
Our highly ranked team of specialist employment lawyers understands the issues you may face, if you are having problems during employment or if you have left employment. We’ll take the time needed to get to know you, discuss your employment issues and use our range of skills and expertise to provide straightforward advice.
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Employment Law for Employers
Our Employment team is one of the largest and most experienced in Scotland but acts for clients across the United Kingdom and beyond. We understand that businesses of all shapes and sizes need to have clear and pragmatic employment law advice, and our experienced team of employment law specialists can help.
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Energy and Renewables
Our energy and renewables lawyers are highly skilled and experienced, providing industry leading advice to investors, developers, lenders, and landowners on every aspect of renewable and low-carbon energy projects.
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Family Law
We understand that families are as individual as the people in them. We’re here to provide advice that fits your needs and those of your loved ones.
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Health & Safety and Corporate Crime
Businesses face growing legal challenges across the globe. Fines levied against businesses by regulatory agencies are on the rise and enforcement activity is growing.
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Hotels and Tourism
Our experienced hotels and tourism team bring together a range of specialist legal areas to provide hotel owners, operators, investors, funders and brands the support and guidance they need.
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Housing Lawyers
Our Housing lawyers are dedicated to meeting the legal needs of our clients in the sector, including traditional core property work and housing management advice.
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HR Plus – HR Advice for Employers
Many organisations and businesses need ‘on the ground’ practical support to help them deal with HR and employment issues which arise on the day to day or when bigger issues suddenly emerge. Advice from a lawyer, no matter how pragmatic and practical, isn’t always enough.
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Immigration for Employers
Immigration Law is now a major consideration for all UK employers. At a minimum, every UK employer must fully comply with Right to Work laws and ensure they have established that every employee has a Right to Work in the UK.
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Immigration Lawyers Scotland
If you or your family are considering relocating to the UK or are already in the UK and wish to apply to extend your stay, settle permanently or apply to become a British citizen, our expert Immigration team is here to help you.
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Immigration Services for Individuals and Families
If you or your family are considering relocating to the UK or are already in the UK and wish to apply to extend your stay, settle permanently or apply to become a British citizen, our expert immigration team is here to help you.
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Inquiries
Inquiries have increasingly become an established method of getting to the bottom of public concern about what went wrong and why with our institutions and organisations. Our team of specialist solicitors can guide you through all the stages, whether it’s a Fatal Accident Inquiry or a Public Inquiry.
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Intellectual Property, Data & Technology
Our Data & Technology Team can advise you on all areas relating to Intellectual Property, Technology and Information Law. We provide expert advice at the cutting edge of the economy to help your specific needs.
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International
Anderson Strathern is based in Scotland but our clients operate across the UK and around the world. We have in-house internationally qualified solicitors to assist you as well as being part of a quality assured international network to ensure you have access to the best local advice and expertise.
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Local Government Law
Local Government is facing unprecedented challenges. The increasing pressure on public sector budgets along with some of the most far reaching public sector reform in decades has resulted in local authorities requiring to fundamentally change the way they deliver their services.
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Medical Negligence
We’re a team of experienced and caring lawyers who help those who have suffered life-changing consequences as a result of medical negligence.
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Parliamentary Law
Our Parliamentary and Public Law Unit is well known for its expertise and experience in parliamentary procedure and standards. Our experts advise a range of clients on proposed legislation, enacted legislation, parliamentary procedures, standards for elected representatives, statutory interpretation, legislative drafting and private bills.
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Personal Injury
If you’ve suffered an injury due to the fault of another, then you’ll know this can have a profound impact on all aspects of your life, career and family.
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Professional Regulation
Our expertise in this area is genuinely outstanding. We have been continuously recognised as a Tier One firm by the legal directories in professional discipline and our team was also recognised as a Litigation Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards.
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Public Sector services
With decades of experience and trusted partnerships, our team delivers comprehensive legal support to Scotland’s public sector. We work closely with public institutions, government departments, and executive agencies through secondments, strategic collaborations, and tailored legal support.
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Residential Property
Our team of estate agents and solicitors buy and sell properties in and around Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian and Shetland.
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Retail and Leisure
Our experts work with a diverse range of retailers, operators, restauranteurs, franchisees and developers. We regularly advise on deals involving the city centre, local high street, roadside developments, out of town retail parks, shopping centre developments and drive-thru stores.
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Tax
Tax will play a significant part in your personal wealth management throughout your life and ultimately on your death. At Anderson Strathern, our team of personal tax specialists have an unrivalled depth of knowledge and experience.
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Tax and Accountancy
Our tax and accountancy specialists can take care of all of your personal and business tax needs under one roof, including tax planning and tax compliance together with a wide range of accountancy and business services.
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Transport Law
Anderson Strathern has one of Scotland’s leading transport legal teams. Transport and logistics are both core functions of the economy and our everyday lives and our team cover a broad range of road transport, logistics and related supply chain matters.
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Trusts
As a firm, we’ve worked on trusts since our inception and the result is that one of our families of clients has chosen us for over 270 years. Whether it be helping families preserve, grow and protect generational wealth or guiding individuals who have more recently built up their own, we have real depth in understanding the issues faced.
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Wills & Succession Planning
The expertise we bring to effective succession planning and dealing with estates is second to none. Our service is not just about the law; it’s about understanding our clients’ needs and wishes and bringing peace of mind in a compassionate way. When you’re drafting a legal document such as a Will or planning how to transfer your family business when you pass away, our Wills and succession planning solicitors can support you.
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