Insight Hub

• 20 September 2024
• | Graham Ronald

Hotel Acquisitions: share or asset deal for a buyer?

Acquiring a hotel business can prove to be a fruitful investment, but is it beneficial for a buyer to proceed with a share purchase or an asset purchase? This depends on various factors including the buyer’s risk tolerance, tax considerations and the specific circumstances of the particular transaction. This article outlines some of the pros and cons of both approaches which a potential buyer should consider.

• 13 September 2024
• | Nathan Peacey

When two become one: the risks and opportunities of brand collaborations

Brand collaborations have become a popular method of marketing and brand promotion. These alliances between brands are more than just a trend; they're a powerful tool for innovation across the retail sector.
When brands work together, they open new doors for their trusted audiences. By carefully choosing partners that align with its core values and aesthetics, a brand can create something unique that appeals to both existing and new customers.

• 9 September 2024
• | Douglas McLachlan

The Rise in Data Breaches and Cyber-Attacks in the Retail Sector

Nearly every day we read about another high-profile business, government body or charity that’s suffered a data breach.

Many were caused by cyber-attacks. Some of these criminal organisations have even set up 24-hour helplines to explain how to pay the ransom!

• 9 September 2024
• | Rory Knox

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax: Key Considerations for Commercial Tenants

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is a tax affecting property transactions, which will generally apply to commercial tenants at the commencement of a lease. Tenants should also be aware that there are further filing requirements which arise throughout the lease term.

• 9 September 2024

Anderson Strathern Reinforces Senior Team with Partner and Director Appointments

• 2 September 2024
• | Musab Hemsi

Reducing the Cost of Workplace Conflict

A new Act comes into force in October this year, placing duties on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to protect employees from sexual harassment.

• 2 September 2024
• | Musab Hemsi
• | Aman Uppal

The Post-Investigation Period for Employers

It is one thing to have an understanding of the steps involved in conducting an investigation, but an aspect which often goes without much consideration is what happens afterwards, specifically in relation to the parties involved.

• Date: 26 September 2024

Club HR: New Employer Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

Join us for our next Club HR, where we'll share a comprehensive review of the new employer duties coming into effect in October to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

• 22 August 2024

Anderson Strathern commits to Northern Isles, creating new jobs

• 20 August 2024
• | Anne Chapman

Japanese Knotweed: two new cases

Japanese Knotweed (“knotweed”) is an invasive plant which is not native to Scotland. It can cause damage to structures and can grow very quickly. Although these characteristics are not limited to knotweed, this species is costly to treat and very difficult to eradicate completely.

• 20 August 2024
• | Alun Thomas

Why Charities are Turning to Mediation for Dispute Resolution

We know how challenging it is to manage a busy charity in this modern world of work. With ever diminishing resources in the public sector our society is becoming more and more dependant on those working in the third sector to fill the gaps that were once filled by local authority education and social work departments.

• 20 August 2024
• | Mandy Armstrong

Charities Employment Law Updates

Employment law is on the cusp of significant change which will affect all employers, including charities – from the introduction of the new Employment Rights Bill, said to amount to the “biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”, to further guidance from the Tribunal on gender critical rights, and key upcoming changes in relation to the prevention of sexual harassment at work. Explore these issues and the implications for charities.