Insight Hub

• 20 October 2025

Stephen McDonagh

• 14 October 2025
• | Julia McDonald
• | Calum Sweeney

Finding common ground: INEOS FPS LTD v Scottish Environment Protection Agency

A recent decision of the Scottish Land Court highlights the court system’s overall aim in ensuring balance, proportionality and fairness in relationships between regulators and duty holders.

• 3 October 2025
• | Gillian Murray
• | Ryan Coyle
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The dangers of late payment of commercial debts

Late payment of commercial debts remains a persistent issue in the UK, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.

• 3 October 2025
• | Douglas McLachlan

Soft opt-in for charities: What the new email marketing rules mean for you

There’s good news for charities that would like to be able to contact more of their supporters and raise aware of their good causes.

• 30 September 2025
• | Nick Dobbs
• | Alison Pryde

Americans buying a UK home – what are the UK tax considerations?

For Americans relocating to the UK, purchasing a main residence is a major milestone. While the UK offers a relatively stable property market and attractive lifestyle options, it is important to understand the tax implications at an early stage.

• 23 September 2025

Anderson Strathern Inquiries Unit lead named Lawyer of the Year

• 17 September 2025

Anderson Strathern grows senior team with 12 new appointments

• 17 September 2025

Anderson Strathern partners named winners Scottish Women’s Awards

• 16 September 2025
• | Sophie Greig

Pet ownership and separation

The UK is a nation of pet lovers with approximately 51% of adults owning a pet. For many, pets are often considered cherished members of the family, and disputes over their care and ownership can become emotionally charged when a couple separates or divorces.

• 15 September 2025
• | Jack Rennie

Data Protection and Intellectual Property disputes in Scotland: Opportunities arising from procedural differences

As the major data protection and intellectual property statutes apply to the whole of the UK, procedural distinctions between Scottish and English courts and differences in enforcement are perhaps the most important factors to be aware of for businesses with cross-border operations.

• 15 September 2025
• | Sophie Greig

Financial separation on divorce: Scotland vs England

While Scotland and England are both part of the UK, their legal approaches to financial separation on divorce differ significantly.

• 15 September 2025
• | Eilidh MacEwan

Insolvency update – onerous property and disclaiming in Scotland

The Insolvency Act 1986 applies UK-wide so surely there isn’t much difference between an English corporate insolvency and a Scottish corporate insolvency?