Insights 14 August 2023

Everybody needs good neighbours - but not everyone has them

When your next-door neighbours (or their pets) haven’t become your good friends, what options are available to you?

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Insights 11 August 2023

Can a dismissal be fair despite the decision maker not conducting the disciplinary hearing?

Yes, keeping in mind that procedural mistakes from the dismissal process can potentially be rectified at the appeal stage

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Insights 8 August 2023

Debunked: five urban myths around family law

People chat all the time about friends or family getting together and splitting up, yet misconceptions are rife about their rights and obligations in ...

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Insights 4 August 2023

New lending powers ‘a potential game-changer for farmers’

New rules means value in the likes of machinery, livestock and tenancy values could be used to secure finance for the first time in Scotland

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Insights 28 July 2023

Overseas property entities must register ownership to avoid penalties

Property and landowners warned that sizable penalties could quickly rack up for breaches linked to Register of Overseas Entities as new powers come into force

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Insights 26 July 2023

Can an employer pay holiday on termination at a lower rate than entitlements?

In this recent case the EAT offers an explanation for calculating absence and holiday pay which should help remove some of the complexity involved in certain situations

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Insights 20 June 2023

Detriment and dismissal claims related to a return to work during the pandemic

Was an employer’s expectation that a driving instructor return to work during the Coronavirus pandemic a detriment and/or dismissal for health and safety reasons?

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Insights 12 May 2023

Writing your Will: Top tips on avoiding expensive and upsetting mistakes

Worrying numbers of Scots are making simple mistakes that could invalidate their Will or lead to a family fallout but there are ways to avoid this happening

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Insights 18 April 2023

New Charities Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in third sector

The Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations

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Insights 14 March 2023

Divorce leave debate puts focus on need for support at work

With or without official divorce leave, employers can support colleagues at work by recognising the impact this personal turmoil can have on their employees

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Insights 13 March 2023

Why disagreeing agreeably can be a better solution than going to court

A little humility goes a long way for the best litigators – Brent Haywood explains in the Scotsman (13 March 2023)

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Insights 1 March 2023

Could you be due a potential payback on Inheritance Tax already paid?

Losing a loved one is awful enough. Don’t let overpaying the ‘most hated tax’ make it even more painful.

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