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Stuart Robertson from our Employment Law team outlines the key steps employers must take to protect themselves from discrimination claims, following the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s examination of the "all reasonable steps" defence under the Equality Act 2010.

In his blog, he covers everything from anti-discrimination policies to staff training and effective reporting procedures, helping employers meet their legal obligations and create a discrimination-free workplace. You can read it over on our story, or comment `link` and we`ll send it to you. 🔗

#EmploymentLaw #Discrimination #EqualityAct2010 #WorkplaceHarassment #EmployerResponsibilities #LegalAdvice #EmployeeRights #WorkplacePolicies

Lesley McKnight, Partner and expert in contentious executries and inheritance tax planning, will be joining our panel at tomorrow’s Budget: Six Months On event in Dundee.

Ahead of the discussion, take a moment to read her blog on the recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) announced in the October 2024 Budget. Leave a comment and we`ll send it to you, or click the link on our story.

Lesley will be explaining more about this at tomorrow`s event and answering any questions you may have. We can`t wait to see you there!

#UKBudget #LesleyMcKnight #InheritanceTax #BusinessPropertyRelief

As the cost of living crisis continues, many of us are seeking ways to reduce expenses. But when it comes to separation or divorce, is cutting costs in the short term worth the potential long-term financial risks?

Sarah Feeney from our Family Law team highlights the hidden costs that can arise when you skip legal input from a specialist family lawyer. Head to our story to read more or comment `separation` and we`ll send you Sarah`s blog. 💭

#FamilyLaw #Separation #Divorce #LegalAdvice #FinancialRisk #CostOfLiving #FamilyLawyer

🚨 Landmark Legal Win for Gilson Gray 🚨

We’re proud to announce a major victory for our client Lime Rock Partners in one of the largest damages claims in Scottish legal history. After a lengthy and complex legal battle, the Court of Session has upheld the original ruling in favour of Lime Rock, dismissing all claims brought by Robert Kidd.

👏 Huge credit to our litigation & dispute resolution team — Alex Garioch, Fraser Cameron, Iain Grant — for their outstanding work, alongside counsel Kenny McBrearty KC, Alasdair McKenzie KC & Elisabeth Roxburgh.

Read the full press release here; https://ow.ly/SlYb50VIHCh

#LegalVictory #DisputeResolution #GilsonGray #UKLaw #LandmarkCase #LitigationSuccess

Starting a family business comes with many important decisions, particularly when it comes to selecting the right legal structure. With so many options available, it can be hard to determine which one is the best fit for your business.

Jennifer Davidson from our Real Estate team has written a helpful blog that breaks down these options to guide you in making the right choice for your family business.

Comment `family business` and we`ll send you Jen`s blog, or click the link on our story. 🔗

#FamilyBusiness #BusinessStructure #LegalAdvice #RealEstate #BusinessPlanning #FamilyEnterprise

If you`re facing objections to your Short-term Let application, you have the option to appeal the Licensing Committee`s decision.

In his latest blog, Legal Director Ken Glass highlights the importance of following the correct procedures when presenting your case. He also covers the consequences of missing your Licensing Committee hearing and provides a clear explanation of how the appeal process works.

👉 Read Ken`s full blog over on our story, or comment `short term let` below and we`ll send you the link!

#ShortTermLets #Licensing #LegalAdvice #GilsonGray

Legal Clarification on School Facilities Provision 🏫

Yesterday, a court ruling clarified the legal requirements around the provision of toilet facilities in Scottish schools. Rosie Walker, Head of Litigation, acted on behalf of the family involved in this important case. We are pleased to have supported our clients in achieving clarity on this matter.

Read the full story here; https://lnkd.in/e6_3Bjg9

#GilsonGray #EducationLaw #EqualityAct #LitigationSuccess #ScotlandLaw

As workplace regulations evolve, having the right support is more important than ever. At Gilson Gray, we’re not just lawyers, we become part of your team. With years of experience in employment law, we help you anticipate issues before they arise, saving you time, money, and stress.

Our team can assist with contracts, policies, dispute resolution, unfair dismissal claims, redundancy, business restructures, tribunals, and more.

Whatever your industry, we’re here to guide you through it all.

Click the link in our bio for more information on this service 🔗

#EmploymentLaw #BusinessSupport #LegalAdvice #GilsonGray #EmploymentLawSolicitors

📢 Ask the Expert: Zoë Walker!

We’re excited to have financial adviser Zoë Walker as an expert on our panel at The UK Budget: Six Months On event in Dundee! Zoë specialises in helping clients understand their financial planning needs and will be sharing her insights on the UK Budget, its impact, and what it means for personal and business planning moving forward.

Got questions about the budget or financial planning? Drop them in the comments below, and Zoë will answer them during the event!

🗓 Thursday, 1st May
⏰ 5 - 8pm
📍 Discovery Point & RRS Discovery, Riverside Drive, Dundee, DD1 4XA

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#AskTheExpert #UKBudget #ZoëWalker #FinancialPlanning #Budget2025 #DundeeEvents #EconomicImpact #Networking #BusinessEvent

Leasing a unit in a shopping centre can be a great opportunity for retail or leisure businesses looking to tap into a large volume of foot traffic and establish a presence in a popular location.

However, before signing any lease, it’s important to be aware of several factors that can influence your business’ long-term success.

Stephen Dick from our Real Estate team has written a guide to some of the things to look out for when considering a lease of a unit in a shopping centre. Comment `lease` we`ll send you his guide, or click the link on our story! 🔗

#RetailBusiness #Leasing #ShoppingCentre #BusinessSuccess #CommercialLease #RetailOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #LeasingTips #Entrepreneurship #RetailLeasing

When it comes to child contact arrangements, putting your child’s well-being first is key.

Sharan Bhinder-Dhonsi from our family law team in England, has written and article explaining why this is so important and offers helpful advice for those going through these conversations. Drop a comment with `link` below and we`ll send you the link, or head to our story and read it there 🔗

*The information in the article relates to England and Wales only

#ChildContact #Parenting #FamilyLaw #ChildWellbeing #CoParenting #FamilySupport #LegalAdvice #FamilyLaw #GilsonGray