News and Views

The Young Farmers Overwintered Cattle show and sale - and its vital role in the future of the sector

Posted, 30 March 2017 by Allan Collie in Views
Categories: Private client | Rural

Retiring partner Allan Collie explains the importance of events such as the Young Farmers Overwintered Cattle show and sale to the farming sector.

The ten million dollar comma

Posted, 29 March 2017 by Jody Mitchell in Views
Categories: Corporate

A fascinating judgment came out of the United States last week: fascinating, at least, for those of us with an interest in grammar and punctuation.

Inverness Business Briefing - when uncertainty's a certainty

Posted, 27 March 2017 by Jennifer Young in Views
Categories: Corporate | Employment

With days to go until Theresa May triggers Article 50, and persistent uncertainty around an evolving political landscape at home and abroad, there’s no doubt we’re living in interesting times.

The HBW annual awards - celebrating business women in the Highlands

Posted, 23 March 2017 in News
Categories: CSR

Newly-promoted Ledingham Chalmers partner, and current Highland Business Woman (HBW) president, Victoria Leslie, shares her thoughts on last week’s hugely successful HBW awards.

The business rate revaluation - fair or foul

Posted, 21 March 2017 by David Scott in Views
Categories: Commercial property

With a deadline of 30 September, ratepayers should waste no time in appealing against their new valuation if they feel it’s incorrect, or excessive.

Ledingham Chalmers eyes sustainable growth with raft of promotions

Posted, 16 March 2017 in News
Categories: Us

Ledingham Chalmers announces seven promotions across its Inverness, Aberdeen and Stirling offices.

The Royal Northern Spring Show - a great start to the Scottish farming calendar

Posted, 13 March 2017 by Lois Craig in Views
Categories: Private client | Rural

This year’s record-breaking Royal Northern Spring Show was a fitting send off for partner Allan Collie, who’s retiring at the end of March.

A victory for common sense

Posted, 06 March 2017 by Rebecca Walker in Views
Categories: Commercial property | Construction | Corporate | Litigation

Is a recent Inner House decision not to insist on strict compliance with notice requirements a victory for common sense, or does it add unnecessary complexity?