New Paternity Leave Entitlement
Under Government proposals announced this month, fathers will be able to take up to six months’ paternity leave with three of those months paid at the statutory rate. The proposals, which are due to be implemented in April 2011, aim to provide parents with greater flexibility by allowing them to share the existing 39 week […]
Keeping Fit and Healthy at James & George Collie
James & George Collie gained more than a new partner when Anne-Maryse Churchill joined the firm late last year. For, before she became a lawyer, Anne-Maryse trained as a classical ballet dancer in Edinburgh and now she is putting her expertise to good use by helping colleagues keep fit and healthy through in-house dance classes.
James & George Collie and Kinnear & Falconer Announce Merger.
Two of the North East’s longest established legal practices, James & George Collie and Kinnear & Falconer, who between them have been in business for more than 300 years, have announced a merger.
Is There Such a Thing as a “Good Divorce”?
Empathy, understanding and respect are not words one would normally associate with the process of divorce. Yet these are exactly the concepts upon which a number of collaborative lawyers focus when advising separating clients.
No More Boom and Bust?
With the general election round the corner, Forbes McLennan adopts a prime ministerial theme in our review of the Aberdeen Property market.
Business Structures and the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill – The Way Forward?
At the present, the Law prescribes that firms of solicitors can only be owned and controlled by solicitors. Setting up partnerships with other professionals, such as accountants or surveyors is prohibited, as is investment by outside bodies.
Rating Revaluation 2010
Are you facing a substantial increase of your Business Rates? Many of us will be as a result of this year’s Rating Revaluation.
The Stonehaven Rotary Club
The Firm are supporting a Celebrity Dinner which is being organised by Stonehaven Rotary Club, of which Denis Daun, one of our Consultants is a member.
Sponsorship of Stonehaven Junior Pennant Team
James & George Collie are delighted to be the main sponsors for Stonehaven Golf Club’s Junior Pennant Matches this year
Stamp Duty Holiday – is it worth packing your bags?!
Residential Property Partner, Gregor Sim, takes a look at some changes in SDLT introduced in the Budget.