Insights 5 December 2025

Head beats heart in a ‘good’ divorce

When going through a divorce, a focus on practicalities and mutual interests rather than ‘winning’ is likely to deliver better outcomes

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Insights 4 December 2025

Major EPC changes ahead: why commercial property owners should act now

Alison Mackay looks at the upcoming Energy Performance Certificate changes and what they mean for Scottish commercial property owners

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Insights 3 December 2025

When working two jobs breaches working time rules

Christine Jamieson examines a recent case where an employee was dismissed for working two jobs for the same employer in breach of working time regulations

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Insights 21 November 2025

Succession sown up

With inheritance tax (IHT) changes are on their way, there are five principles for the rural sector to consider when planning for the future

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Insights 19 November 2025

Caveats: Your simple, early warning trigger system

A caveat is an early warning system that any business operating in Scotland should consider using to help manage risks

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Insights 18 November 2025

Buckle up, there’s turbulence ahead

Political commentator Andy Maciver gives the lowdown as businesses and individuals plan for 2026

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Insights 14 November 2025

Gift dilemmas

Among the many media predictions about the 2025 Autumn Budget are changes to inheritance tax (IHT) and lifetime giving

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Insights 3 November 2025

Scotland’s ‘surprise’ philanthropists

Helen Kidd considers how philanthropy is often mistaken as the preserve of the wealthy, yet it’s truly open to anyone with the desire to give

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Insights 30 October 2025

Time and space: It is possible to sell your property all year-round

Many people assume they should wait for spring before putting their home on the market. That’s not necessarily so.

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Insights 24 October 2025

Lochs, rivers and Scotland’s right to roam

Twenty years on, Scotland’s right to roam continues to shape how land and water are accessed and managed across the country

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Insights 23 October 2025

Charity governance: Is it time to undergo a healthcheck?

To maintain your charity's reputation these days relies on trustees, chairs and chief executives being aware of the risks and ensuring good governance guidelines are observed

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Insights 20 October 2025

Ending a tenancy: The importance of getting the notice right

Recent rulings in the Upper Tribunal for Scotland reinforce that precision and good advice are key to ending tenancies efficiently and securely

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