Insight Hub

• 23 December 2024
• | Katrina Lumsdaine

Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 – A welcomed change

Legislation is constantly evolving, however, when it comes to trust law in Scotland, little has changed since the Trusts (Scotland) Act 1964. The implementation of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024, which is to be the overarching legislation governing trusts and succession in Scotland, is therefore a welcomed change and one that introduces various significant reforms.

• 18 December 2024
• | Caterina Capaldi

Subsidy Control

The UK government has recently issued a consultation on adjustments to the UK subsidy control regime.

• 18 December 2024
• | Gillian Harkness-McKinlay

Band Aid – current sensitivities versus public benefit

Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Sees a 40th anniversary remake of the original, mixing vocals from the previous iterations. However, this attempt at something positive has not been without controversy. 

• 16 December 2024
• | Jennifer Sim

Get prepared to sell your business

Selling a business is a major decision that requires careful planning and a methodical approach.

• 10 December 2024

Anderson Strathern wins Private Client Firm of the Year and Insurance Firm of the Year 2024

• 6 December 2024
• | Victoria Simpson

Charity Commission report – Captain Tom Foundation update

The long-awaited Charity Commission Inquiry Report into The Captain Tom Foundation was published on 21st November 2024.

• Date: 10 December 2024

Scottish Referrals Network – Autumn Budget 2024

Join us for the Scottish Referrals Network - Autumn Budget 2024 event to discuss new changes and their impacts.

• 29 November 2024
• | Musab Hemsi

Workplace investigations – what happens next?

Employment lawyers are well versed in misconduct or grievance investigations at work. We can advise on the beginning, middle and end of the investigatory process and what should be expected for both the employer and employee. So far so good. But one aspect which often escapes lawyers’ critical consideration is – what happens to the parties involved after an investigation is concluded?

• 28 November 2024
• | Lynne Riach

Impartial expertise is vital to student conduct disputes

Explore why impartial advice and trauma-informed approaches to student conduct disputes helps to reduce unnecessary anxiety for all involved.

• 19 November 2024
• | Musab Hemsi

When it comes to bereavement, don’t forget about men

Traditional gender and cultural stereotypes really do have a lot to answer for. We’re almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century, yet too many men still believe that displaying visible signs of grief and sadness is a weakness.

• 19 November 2024
• | Robin Turnbull

Is it time for UK staff to finally “switch off”?

As the line between work and home continues to blur, the concept of a ‘right to switch off’ is gaining traction. The UK Government’s proposal aims to address an increasingly common issue: the expectation of constant availability.

• 13 November 2024
• | Martin Campbell
• | Alison Pryde

The Autumn Budget 2024 – Changes to inheritance tax for rural land and business owners

Discover the changes introduced in the Autumn Budget 2024 and learn how they could impact you and your business