Member Blogs

20 Feb 2025

Gifting in the UK to Mitigate Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a significant burden on families when wealth is passed down through generations. The tax at 40% is levied on es…

20 Feb 2025

Major Reform to Scots Law: The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023

The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (“the Act”) introduces transformative changes to Scots law governing commercial transactions. …

20 Feb 2025

Inheritance Tax Shake-Up: What the October Budget Means for You

It is safe to say the October budget caused a bit of a stir. The impact of National Insurance on employers and Inheritance Tax (IHT) on farm…

31 Jan 2025

Preparing for an EV world: Top tips for a smooth transition

The AA’s iconic yellow van fleet has seen countless improvements over the decades – improvements still very much underway. In December, The …

23 Jan 2025

Retrofit: the 20% penalty for doing the right thing

By Ciara McInnes, Associate Director of Architecture, Tinto  In the UK we have some of the oldest building stock in the Western world. Conv…

21 Jan 2025

How to navigate divorce or separation in 2025

By Sharon Murray, Partner and Head of Family Law, Gillespie Macandrew As a new year begins, some couples may take the opportunity to reflec…