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Insights | Rural

LDT long continuations: avoid sleepwalking into a 10-year lease extension

November 2024 may be your last chance to review your farm lease for 10 years.

Following the agricultural tenancy reforms of 2003, many landlords and tenants in Scotland signed “limited duration tenancies” (LDTs), most commonly with an initial term of 15 years.

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Insights | Employment

New hate crime law: stirring up complexity for employers

In its first week, Scotland’s new Hate Crime Act has prompted hundreds of column inches, demonstrations outside the Scottish Parliament, and over 7,000 filed complaints.

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Insights | Employment

New legal rights for carers: What HR professionals need to know

At a time when more workers than ever before have caring responsibilities let’s break down the Carer's Leave Regulations 2024 and consider how and why employers should go above and beyond in providing more than the minimum that’s required by law.

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Insights | Corporate Law

Why you need a cyber and data security plan, and how to start it

It’s difficult to miss that there have been several high-profile data breaches recently. Many were caused by cyber-attacks. Some of these organisations have even set up 24-hour helplines to explain how to pay the ransom!

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Insights | Rural

Adapting to climate change – how momentum builds resilience

A few years ago, I attended a fascinating talk by a speaker from the well-respected James Hutton Institute about Climate Change in the UK. The islands were depicted on a large screen and the graphic rapidly changed colour as it portrayed the documented temperature changes in the UK from 1918-2018.

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Insights | Tax, Wills

Securing the future: succession planning for small businesses

In a post-pandemic world, the resilience of small businesses is being tested like never before. The exceptional challenges brought about by Covid-19 have highlighted the importance of having clear plans in place for the continuity and succession of businesses, regardless of size and structure.

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Insights | Corporate Law

A guide to the new UK Geographical Indications scheme

The host of an evening dinner party, frantically searching their local grocery store for something unique to serve, might find inspiration in products labelled “Orkney Beef” and “Orkney Scottish Island Cheddar” both backed by the new UK Geographical Indications scheme logo.

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Anderson Strathern announces new charity of the year – Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

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Two new appointments strengthen Anderson Strathern’s presence in the Northern Isles

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Events | Employment, Family Law
  • Date: 30 April 2024

Scottish Referrals Network: making a difference with mediation

Our qualified mediators, Danielle Stevenson, Jemma Forrest and Dawn Dickson discussed how mediation can help your clients.

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Insights | Employment

The cost of recruiting foreign staff is about to get much higher

T S Eliot said that April is the cruellest month. And that is certainly true this year if employers need to recruit foreign nationals on skilled worker visas. From 4 April, it is going to cost significantly more.

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Events | Corporate Law
  • Date: 15 May 2024

Cyber-security safeguarding: digital trends, threats and strategies

Anderson Strathern’s Douglas McLachlan and Acumen Cyber’s Kevin Robertson explored the steps to prevent and prepare for a cyber-attack.

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