Member Blogs

09 Oct 2025

Repair Obligations Under a Full Repairing and Insuring Lease in Scotland – How to Negotiate Better Terms and Manage Risk

By Jennifer Davidson, Associate, Real Estate, at Gilson Gray. What is a Full Repairing and Insuring Lease (FRI Lease) in Scotland? In Scot…

09 Oct 2025

Things people worry about

By Sarah Feeney, Associate, Family Law, at Gilson Gray.

Your first meeting with a Family Law solicitor is an important opportunity to tal…

09 Oct 2025

Meeting the Financial Requirement for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa

By David Winnie Partner, Head of Sports and Immigration, at Gilson Gray. If you’re applying for a UK spouse or partner visa under Appendix …

09 Oct 2025

UK Legal Advice for the Next Generation of Family Business Owners

By Findlay Anderson Partner, Head of Corporate, at Gilson Gray. Family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, accounting for over 8…

09 Oct 2025

Rent Control Reforms in Scotland’s Private Rented Sector

By John Shand, Property Manager, Lettings, at Gilson Gray. Emergency rent controls introduced during the cost-of-living crisis have mostly …

06 Oct 2025

Act now to get ahead of potential Inheritance Tax changes

By Emma Read, Director, Anderson Strathern  With a projected £50 billion shortfall in public finances and a pledge not to raise income tax,…