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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.
Beyond the jargon: Wills and executries
If you've ever thought of making a Will, you'll know it involves understanding legal jargon. We clarify some of the key words and phrases here.
Breach notification
The UK GDPR introduces stricter penalties for organisations where there has been a personal data breach.
British citizenship or naturalisation
Whether you are applying through naturalisation, descent or another route, the process involves detailed legal requirements.
Buying a Scottish Barony title
Buying a barony requires due diligence, AML checks, and an Assignation. Fees range from £3,500–£4,000, plus the title cost and registration dues.
Charitable trust
Charitable trusts are one of the oldest forms of charity and, although less common today when setting up a new charity, they still play an important role.
Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023
The new Charities Act increases transparency by publishing trustee names and unredacted accounts, while expanding OSCR’s powers.
Charity trustee training
We offer tailored trustee training on legal, governance, and operational essentials to protect charity reputations.
Child abuse and historic claims
Our specialist Child Abuse and Historic Claims solicitors have extensive experience in assisting charities, churches, public sector bodies and other organisations.
Commercial court procedures in Scotland
Court actions are often perceived to be an inherently slow, cumbersome and costly means of resolving disputes.
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