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Insights | About Us

Traineeships at Anderson Strathern: Craig McCracken

I joined Anderson Strathern as a Trainee Solicitor in March 2021. During my traineeship, I had the opportunity to complete four seats across three separate departments (Commercial Real Estate, Employment, Immigration and Pensions, Private Client and then returned to Employment, Immigration and Pensions).

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector, Public Sector

Consultation on proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill

Consultation has recently concluded on a proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill, a Member’s Bill, brought by Labour MSP Sarah Boyack. If introduced, it could have a significant impact on Scottish public authorities.

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Insights | Charities & Third Sector, Public Sector

The Verity House Agreement: A landmark deal with Local Government

On 30 June 2023, the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) signed a new Partnership Agreement, known as the ‘Verity House Agreement’, which sets out their vision for a collaborative approach to delivering shared priorities for the people of Scotland.

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Nine new partners for Anderson Strathern

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Events | Family Law
  • Date: 20 September 2023

Scottish Referrals Network: Cohabitation issues and proposed changes to legislation

This webinar took place on Tuesday 3 October for our Scottish Referrals Network. Family law experts Danielle Edgar and Gemma Nimmo reviewed S28 and S29 claims under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006.

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Events | Employment
  • Date: 20 September 2023

Next Gen HR: Pizza, prosecco and parental rights

This event took place on Wednesday 20 September as part of our Next Gen HR series, which is suitable for those working in people management and in the first few years of their career. Guests enjoyed pizza and prosecco while Sarah Monan and Emily Campbell discussed the significant legal developments surrounding parental rights.

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Insights | Rural

What should I do if a telecoms operator knocks on my door?

Many rural farms and estates will have over the years let land to telecoms providers for a radio or broadcast mast. With ever increasing digital communication it is unsurprising that telecoms operators have sought to expand their network and increase the number of sites to place their equipment.

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Insights | Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law

Impacts of climate litigation on firm value

As the prevalence of climate change events have increased, so too has the number of climate related legal cases across the world. Such cases are being brought against both governments and high-emitter corporations, as individuals and action groups seek to hold them accountable for the consequences of their contributions to climate change...

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Anderson Strathern makes waves in Lerwick

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Insights | Rural

Our top five wild camping tips for landowners – know your rights!

It is well known that in Scotland the public have a right to roam most of the land for recreational or educational purposes. This historic right was brought on to statutory footing by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (the “2003 Act”). Provided there are no local by-laws to the contrary, the right to roam (or access rights as they are referred to within the 2003 Act) may permit leisure activities such as wild camping on private property.

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Insights | Energy, Rural

Agriculture’s Transition to Net Zero

The Scottish Government has set an ambition to be net zero by 2045. Net zero means achieving a balance between the emissions produced and the emissions taken out of the atmosphere.

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