News 3 December 2024

Powers of Attorney – you’re never too young
Powers of Attorney – you’re never too young

A PoA should be put in place sooner rather than later - it’s time to change the perception that they are only for the elderly

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News 2 December 2024

It’s so important that employers’ voices are heard in legal change consultations
It’s so important that employers’ voices are heard in legal change consultations

Daniel Gorry highlights the importance of SMEs sharing their insights on UK employment law reforms to help shape policies

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News 28 November 2024

Farming, forestry and managing emerging opportunities
Farming, forestry and managing emerging opportunities

Tree planting may offer financial and environmental benefits, however Eilidh Robertson (Senior Associate) advises farmers and landowners to carefully ...

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Insights 27 November 2024

Wills: Do I really need one?
Wills: Do I really need one?

Yes, if you want the people you hope and expect to inherit from your estate to receive the assets you wish them to have

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News 26 November 2024

Forecasting a spring revival for Scotland’s housing market
Forecasting a spring revival for Scotland’s housing market

The recent hesitancy seen across the property market could take until the spring to bounce back according to Andrew Diamond, our Head of Residential Property

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News 25 November 2024

Welcome to Donald Towsey, our new Senior Solicitor joining our Rural – Land & Business team
Welcome to Donald Towsey, our new Senior Solicitor joining our Rural – Land & Business team

We are pleased to welcome Donald Towsey to our Rural – Land & Business team as a Senior Solicitor in our Edinburgh office

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News 22 November 2024

Farmers and landowners advised to be cautious following the controversial IHT changes
Farmers and landowners advised to be cautious following the controversial IHT changes

Farmers and landowners should carefully evaluate their circumstances before making changes to their enterprise following the announcement of new Inheritance Tax rules

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News 20 November 2024

Recovering business debt: FAQs that needn't delay you taking action
Recovering business debt: FAQs that needn't delay you taking action

Recovering debt is an essential part of running any successful business - here are answers to some common questions which shouldn’t prevent you from taking action

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Insights 20 November 2024

Will zero-hour contracts be a thing of the past?
Will zero-hour contracts be a thing of the past?

Rebecca Nally explains how the Employment Rights Bill aims to limit zero-hour contracts by offering workers guaranteed hours for regular shifts

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News 17 November 2024

Lindsays advises on the sale of historic Baltersan Castle
Lindsays advises on the sale of historic Baltersan Castle

Nicholas Howie, Partner in our Corporate team, advised the sellers of Baltersan Castle, reflecting growing interest in historic Scottish landmarks

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News 14 November 2024

Funding gap facing our technology sector is a significant challenge
Funding gap facing our technology sector is a significant challenge

An upturn in technology investment and growing business confidence point to a more positive market but a gap in funding for scaling-up enterprises may impede growth

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News 13 November 2024

Inheritance Tax changes in the Budget – everything you need to know
Inheritance Tax changes in the Budget – everything you need to know

Kirsty Preston highlights the biggest change to Inheritance Tax rules and explains the key takeaways from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget

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