Why lawyers must engage in the UK’s new AML Consultation

Why lawyers must engage in the UK’s new AML Consultation

Michael Ross, Director at Anderson Strathern LLP The UK Government has confirmed sweeping reforms to how Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) supervision will be handled. Following a 2023 consultation, the government has opted for a new single supervisor model for the professional sector. This means the Financial Conduct…

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Act now to get ahead of potential Inheritance Tax changes

Emma Read, Director, Anderson Strathern With a projected £50 billion shortfall in public finances and a pledge not to raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT, speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may turn again to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reform when she makes her autumn budget statement on 26…

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Anderson Strathern grows senior team with 12 new appointments

Independent Scottish law firm, Anderson Strathern, has announced the appointment of five partners and seven directors – strengthening its services across several growth areas. The three new recruits and nine internal promotions will bolster the firm’s rural, energy, employment, litigation, and public and third sector teams. Partners Iain Baird joins…

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AI and Copyright: What businesses can learn from copyright cases making headlines

By Douglas McLachlan, Partner at Anderson Strathern, Certified by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Cyber Security AI has become a topic that some people in business simply do not want to talk about, do not want to read about, and don’t really want to understand until…

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Why guests could soon land hospitality businesses in hot water…

By Robin Turnbull, Partner, Anderson Strathern The issue UK hospitality businesses could be unwittingly landed in hot water by guests when the Employment Rights Bill comes into force next year. Most employers are aware of the ‘headline’ provisions of the Bill, like rights to claim unfair dismissal from day one…

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Cyber Security: You do a fire drill, so do a cyber attack drill

By Douglas McLachlan, Partner – Head of Data & Technology, Anderson Strathern LLP Cyber attacks are a shock for any business, but they are no longer a complete surprise given their prevalence – and the devastating high profile impact in recent years. This week though, with attacks on beloved British…

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Cyber Attacks – A wake up call for employers

Cyber attacks are on the rise, with recent figures showing a 50% increase in the retail sector alone over the past year. The recent high profile cyber attacks affecting M&S, the Co-op, Harrods, and several Scottish local authorities have starkly illustrated the widespread impact of cybercrime. While much of the…

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