Insight Hub

• 6 March 2025
• | Chris McDowall

Changes to ‘fire and rehire’ must not be dismissed by employers

Maybe missed among more headline-grabbing elements of the Employment Rights Bill, there could be unintended consequences from this change.

• 5 March 2025
• | Kate Bond

Who owns carbon in Scotland?

The Scottish Government has committed to delivering a net zero society by 2045 – five years earlier than the rest of the UK.

• 4 March 2025
• | Martin Whiteford

The Rise of Large-Scale Solar Projects

Dealing with “Zombie” renewables projects and what this all means for landowners

• 3 March 2025
• | Anne Chapman

Raising Finance: the new statutory pledge

The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (“the Act”) will come fully into force on 1 April this year and will make a few big changes to the law.

• 28 February 2025
• | Stuart Orr

Commercial battery storage for landowners in Scotland

Landowners in Scotland – are you missing out on a major opportunity?
Commercial battery storage is on the rise, and it could mean big things for your land and your income. But is it the right move for you?

• 17 February 2025
• | Liam McKay

The sting in the tail of construction contracts

A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales regarding construction contracts may not hold true in Scotland.

• 14 February 2025

Law firm Anderson Strathern’s Corporate team complete more than 100 deals in 2024

• 11 February 2025
• | Sheila Tulloch

Udal Law: A unique legal tradition in Orkney and Shetland

Udal law, introduced by Norse settlers to Orkney and Shetland, still influences land and foreshore rights today, alongside the broader application of Scots law across the islands.

• 11 February 2025
• | Katrina Lumsdaine

Fishing – one of the UK’s most dangerous industries?

Fishing is the one of the most dangerous industries. The rate of fatalities is approximately 100 times higher than that of the UK general workforce. Health and safety awareness and comprehensive training is essential to mitigating the risks associated with fishing.

• 28 January 2025
• | David Freeland

Data protection principles – International Data Protection Day 2025

The new year is the perfect time to revisit your business's data protection compliance, ensuring lawful processing of personal data, especially as nearly seven years have passed since GDPR took effect.

• 27 January 2025
• | Fraser Napier

Weathering the storm: your rights after storm Eowyn

Storm Eowyn wreaked havoc across Scotland, making it vital for affected property owners and tenants to understand their legal rights regarding insurance claims, shared responsibilities, and disputes.

• 24 January 2025
• | Robin Turnbull

Storm Eowyn: Understanding workplace rights and responsibilities

Severe weather events in Scotland and other parts of the UK often raises questions about employer and employee rights when travel to work or workplace access is disrupted.