Anderson Strathern

Anderson Strathern, has announced the appointment of five partners and seven directors. The new partners are Iain Baird, Scott Flannigan, Russell Laughland, Tim Macdonald and Laura Murray.

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 it all feels like it has “settled down” a bit. For that reason, the ongoing legal action from Disney and Universal against AI pl

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

Anderson Strathern partner Robin Turnbull examines the potential impact on rural businesses of the UK government's employment law reforms. In rural Scotland, where around 84 per cent of businesses describe themselves as family-owned, the line between employee and family member can often blur. From f

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 brands, cyber security is more in the public consciousness than ever. Some

Anderson Strathern has launched a new Inquiries Unit with a team of specialist solicitors working across fatal accident inquiries and public inquiries.  Inquiries lawyers Catriona Watt and Sarah Phillips lead the team of more than 10 solicitors, with their expertise and focus on advising and re

Anderson Strathern has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of one new partner and a new director in the commercial real estate team. Edward Gratwick returns to Anderson Strathern, joining the dispute resolution team as a partner. He has more than 17 years of experience litigating in pr

Liam McKay explains why the Scottish construction sector may be less affected by a ruling south of the Border. A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales regarding construction contracts may not hold true in Scotland.

Anderson Strathern’s corporate team worked on more than 100 deals in 2024, with an aggregate value approaching £1 billion. The M&A team delivered a record-breaking year across sectors spanning renewable energy, technology, transport and logistics, infrastructure, professional service

Anderson Strathern has announced the promotion of five new partners and three directors. The move bolsters the company’s rural, private, public and third sector, real estate, employment, private client, and energy teams as it completes a successful year of growth.

Pictured (L-R): Ellen Eunson, Sheila Tulloch, Alice Tait Anderson Strathern has established a permanent presence in Kirkwall, within the Orkney town’s historic ‘Old Library’.

With two billion users globally, the use of WhatsApp at work is probably here to stay but, as former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other leaders have discovered, its use is not without its perils, writes Robin Turnbull. The Covid public inquiry brought a host of concerns into sharp relief in

Anderson Strathern has strengthened its construction dispute resolution offering with the addition of a specialised team, led by newly-appointed partner Michael Collins and director Mary Frances O’Neill. The four-strong team, which also includes solicitors Gillian Green and Liam McKay, can hel

Anderson Strathern director and part-time sheriff Mark Thorley is soon to be embarking on a challenging walk across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. It is around 540 miles and will take him an estimated 52 days.

Anderson Strathern has reinforced its senior team with the appointment of one partner and three directors. Michael Collins joins as a partner in the firm’s dispute resolution team, heading up the team’s contentious construction unit. He provides specialist advice and representation for c