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Employment Tribunal claims: Time limits extend to six months from 1 October 2026
New legislation will give workers and employers additional time to resolve workplace disputes before Tribunal proceedings are commenced
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What are Legal Rights and who is entitled?
In Scotland, when you die, your spouse/civil partner and your children will automatically be entitled to a share of your estate, regardless of whether or not you have a Will
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Eilish McColgan on injury setbacks, race wins, and the road back to fitness
Fresh from victory at the London Big Half, Eilish reflects on her recovery journey and the work still to come as she rebuilds her fitness
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Right to Work changes: Frequently asked questions for employers
The Right to Work regime is changing from 1 October 2026. Our immigration law team answers some of the key questions
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Linda Tinson joins Scottish Agritourism board
Linda Tinson, Consultant in Rural – Land and Business, has joined the board of Scottish Agritourism, bringing more than 20 years’ experience supporting Scotland’s rural businesses.
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Settlement agreements: What employees need to know
Settlement agreements can end an employment relationship by agreement, but understand what you are signing before accepting the terms
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Employee share incentives: why ‘leaver’ provisions matter
Why planning for departing employee shareholders is just as important as implementing the share scheme itself
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Scottish home sellers reject higher offers in favour of a chain-free sale
Andrew Diamond, Partner and Head of Residential Property outlines why ‘subject to sale’ offers are ineffective for both buyers and sellers.
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New Director joins our growing Private Client team
Doran Mitchell has joined Lindsays as a Director in Edinburgh, boosting the firm’s growing personal legal team with expertise in Wills and Trusts.
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Employers face rising costs for redundancy pay and discrimination claims
Annual increases to employment rates take effect this April. With the "week’s pay" cap rising and Vento bands for discrimination claims expanding, the financial stakes for employers have never been higher.
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Proposed new Scottish rental laws good news for pet owners - but less so for landlords
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 received Royal Assent in November 2025. It introduces permanent rent control areas, statutory rights to keep pets, and a "two-tier" system for property modifications.
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Video interview ruled as not discriminatory in recent EAT case
The EAT confirmed that employers aren't liable for a failure to make adjustments if they couldn't have reasonably known about a specific disadvantage, such as a "restrictive mode" caused by a stammer during video calls.
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Low-conflict divorce: Choose collaboration over confrontation
Adversarial divorces are costly and damaging. Collaborative law offers a "low-conflict" path, prioritising family well-being through professional teamwork and out-of-court binding agreements.
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New rules for employers - what to expect in the second half of 2024
The Employment Rights Act 2025 and the Neonatal Care Act are transforming the UK workplace. Focus is shifting toward "all reasonable steps" for harassment and day-one sick pay.
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We have a team attending UKREiiF 2024
Lindsays Partners Derek Nash, Kenny Gray, and Gavin Buchan will attend UKREiiF 2024 in Leeds from May 21-23 to connect with the real estate industry.
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Making a difference: Fundraising for SAMH with Make a Will month
We raised over £11,000 for SAMH during our "Make a Will Month" campaign, helping our clients secure their futures while supporting mental health services.
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