News 8 October 2025

Unlocking growth: how EMI schemes help Scottish businesses keep top talent
Unlocking growth: how EMI schemes help Scottish businesses keep top talent

Alastair Smith explains how EMI schemes can help Scottish SMEs reward and retain key employees while supporting long-term growth

Read article about Unlocking growth: how EMI schemes help Scottish businesses keep top talent

News 7 October 2025

Winners of Abertay University’s DARE Academy 2025 announced
Winners of Abertay University’s DARE Academy 2025 announced

Congratulations to Riverboat Games – winners at Abertay’s annual student game developers competition

Read article about Winners of Abertay University’s DARE Academy 2025 announced

News 6 October 2025

Lindsays extends and expands support for grassroots athletics across Scotland
Lindsays extends and expands support for grassroots athletics across Scotland

We are delighted to extend support for the Scottish XC Season for a further four years and add sponsorship of Scottish National Championship events in road racing

Read article about Lindsays extends and expands support for grassroots athletics across Scotland

News 3 October 2025

Unfair dismissal still set to become “day 1” right
Unfair dismissal still set to become “day 1” right

Daniel Gorry looks at how the Commons’ rejection of Lords amendments keeps ‘day 1’ unfair dismissal protection on track, marking a major shift for employers

Read article about Unfair dismissal still set to become “day 1” right

News 2 October 2025

Top tier Legal 500 ranking for Charity and Third Sector team

Top tier Legal 500 ranking for Charity and Third Sector team

Lindsays achieves strong results in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings, marking another year of success and recognition across our teams

Read article about Top tier Legal 500 ranking for Charity and Third Sector team

News 1 October 2025

Our new Managing Partner takes up his post and two new Partners are also announced
Our new Managing Partner takes up his post and two new Partners are also announced

We are delighted to announce a number of promotions across the firm which take effect today

Read article about Our new Managing Partner takes up his post and two new Partners are also announced

News 30 September 2025

How to get ready for the new Companies House ID verification checks
How to get ready for the new Companies House ID verification checks

Evie Campbell outlines the Companies House ID verification rules and the steps directors, business owners, and charity trustees should take to ensure compliance

Read article about How to get ready for the new Companies House ID verification checks

News 29 September 2025

Landowners share concerns around tax and succession
Landowners share concerns around tax and succession

Farmers and rural landowners are increasingly concerned about the impact of the forthcoming IHT changes and uncertainty about potential further measures to follow

Read article about Landowners share concerns around tax and succession

News 26 September 2025

Alasdair Cummings reflects on 15 years leading Lindsays
Alasdair Cummings reflects on 15 years leading Lindsays

This in-depth interview with Alasdair Cummings, Managing Partner with Lindsays since 2011, features in Scottish Legal News today

Read article about Alasdair Cummings reflects on 15 years leading Lindsays

News 18 September 2025

Can post-employment statements by an employer be whistleblowing detriments?
Can post-employment statements by an employer be whistleblowing detriments?

Katherine Irvine examines a recent EAT ruling confirming that whistleblowing protections can extend beyond the end of employment

Read article about Can post-employment statements by an employer be whistleblowing detriments?

News 17 September 2025

Top tips for buying a home in Scotland
Top tips for buying a home in Scotland

Buying a new home is exciting but can also be daunting – here are our top tips to help smooth the process

Read article about Top tips for buying a home in Scotland

Insights 15 September 2025

Roll with it: The door’s not closed on short-term lets in Edinburgh
Roll with it: The door’s not closed on short-term lets in Edinburgh

With Edinburgh’s hotel rooms in high demand during major events, Clare Wilson explores how homeowners can benefit from short-term lets despite tighter rules

Read article about Roll with it: The door’s not closed on short-term lets in Edinburgh