ERA 2025: A practical implementation timetable for SMEs

ERA 2025: A practical implementation timetable for SMEs

Preparing for the most significant employment law reforms in over a decade The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) will introduce wide‑ranging reforms to UK employment law, affecting everything from statutory leave to dismissal rights, trade union engagement, record‑keeping and working time. For SMEs—particularly those without recognised trade unions—the volume…

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Embracing Edinburgh’s Georgian legacy to reimagine the future of office working in the capital

Dawn Anderson considers how revitalising historic buildings can meet modern business needs and support wider regeneration in Edinburgh With demand for city centre office space growing, developers and building owners are being urged not to lose sight of the opportunities to transform and revitalise historic buildings Edinburgh’s unique Georgian architecture…

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Lindsays appoints new Partner in Perth

Commercial Property lawyer Keith Rawlinson joins leading Scottish independent firm as it advises increasing number of clients across the region Legal firm Lindsays is continuing to strengthen its Perth-based team with the appointment of a new Partner. Commercial Property lawyer Keith Rawlinson joins the leading independent firm as the number…

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Volunteers the law and what its wise for charities to consider

The third sector could do little without volunteers – and there is good practice to consider in how they are supported. Carla Codona, an employment lawyer at Lindsays, considers some food for thought. Scotland’s charities rely heavily on their armies of volunteers. Whether trustees, fundraisers or anything in between, their…

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New Managing Partner for Lindsays

Leading independent Scottish legal firm Lindsays has appointed a new Managing Partner elect. Andrew Diamond, currently a Partner and the firm’s Head of Residential Property, will take up the role on October 1st. He will succeed Alasdair Cummings, who is stepping aside after 14 years in the role – a…

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Retail lease law change would clear up confusion for tenants and landlords

Dawn Anderson, Director in Commercial Property at law firm Lindsays, explains why she thinks current legislation giving retail tenants power to challenge notices to quit through sheriff courts is outdated. A landmark legal change around the law underpinning shop and other retail leases in Scotland should create a level playing…

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