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Our resources section contains practical guides, reference materials and downloads designed to help you understand your options and feel more confident about what to do next. We cover a wide range of topics for individuals, families and businesses, with clear explanations, helpful checklists and answers to common questions.
Where several resources explore the same subject, we group them into collections so you can find everything in one place.
If you need advice on your specific situation, we’re here to help. These resources are a starting point, and you can contact our teams for tailored support.
The Court of Session
Procedures in Scotland’s supreme civil court, the Court of Session, which hears cases at first instance and at appeals. The Court of Session is Scotland’s oldest court, officially founded in 1532 and based in Parliament House, Edinburgh.
The historical shorthand of Heraldry
Heraldry is a "historical shorthand" for lineage. Owners of feudal dignities can petition the Lord Lyon for a grant of Arms and a baronial helm.
The right to erasure
Organisations need to have processes in place to enable them to manage requests from individuals for data to be deleted.
UK GDPR compliant business practices
We look at what the introduction of new data protection rules means for your approach to customers and business contracts.
UK GDPR privacy notice for candidates
Lindsays is a "data controller". This means that we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about anyone who applies to work with us.
UK Partner visas
The Lindsays immigration law team can simplify the process of applying for a UK Partner visa, assisting you and your partner to reunite and stay together in the UK.
Unincorporated association
Unincorporated associations are often the starting point for small, community‑led charities.
Using Tenders in the Scottish courts
Defenders can lodge a Tender to encourage settlement in a litigated case and keep a lid on their expenses. We can advise you on strategies and procedures.
When are organisations liable for abuse?
In many cases of historical abuse, victims may be able to sue a local authority or the abusers employer.
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