Insights 28 July 2016
Our family law team look at the most common misconceptions that exist regarding family law in Scotland, and explain the reality of each situation
Insights 25 July 2016
In today’s Scotsman (25/07/16), we examine how farming and families can be a challenging combination if the business structures don’t cater for the up...
Insights 21 July 2016
New rules regarding the employment of illegal workers have come in to force which place increased penalties on employers that breach their duties
Insights 7 July 2016
Many businesses don’t survive the transition from first to second generation. In this article our Chairman, Peter Tweedie offers some advice on succession planning
Insights 22 June 2016
Whether your dispute is commercial, matrimonial or financial, mediation offers better tools for solving it than litigation
Insights 17 June 2016
Disputes often arise when a landlord wishes to recover possession of a tenanted property, however there are ways to minimise the potential issues by c...
Insights 2 June 2016
There is no ‘right time’ to consider putting a Power of Attorney in place, but it is important to have such a document prepared
Insights 12 May 2016
A Bond of Caution (pronounced ‘kayshun’) is type of insurance policy which executors are required to submit to obtain Confirmation on most estates the...
Insights 5 May 2016
Sorting through piles of paperwork is an unwelcome task for Executors – either because they cannot find key documents, or because there are mountains ...
Insights 11 April 2016
Following recent revelations about the Prime Minister’s personal tax affairs and criticism that a financial gift from his mother amounts to tax avoida...
Insights 7 April 2016
Domestic violence situations such as the current storyline in The Archers are all too common but support and protection are available, advises Jennife...
Insights 4 April 2016
If you have a family firm, your business and matrimonial arrangements may be more entwined than you think. Some business decisions may need to be checked by a family lawyer
