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MSHB Family Team acted for the Defender in a recent Court of Session action where the Outer House was asked to resolve a dispute between a divorcing couple relating to the relevant date for the purposes of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985. This is the date the couple ceased to cohabit as husband and wife, and is an important date in Scots divorce...

We are delighted to announce the recent expansion of our Family Law team. With a commitment to growth and excellence, we have welcomed three exceptional professionals to our team: April Campbell as Partner, Melissa McNeill as Solicitor, and Rebecca Quinn as Trainee Solicitor.   Meet April Campbell: Partner in Family Law April joins us as an Ac...

As the festive season approaches, the hospitality sector gears up for extended celebrations. With Christmas and Hogmanay just around the corner, Licensing Boards have announced extended licensing hours for bars, clubs, and other licensed venues. What Are Extended Licensing Hours? Extended licensing hours allow licensed premises to remain open beyon...

Correct as of the 1st of April 2024 LBTT – Land and Building Transaction Tax - is the Scottish equivalent of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). LBTT is a tax applied to residential and commercial land and buildings transactions, however I will be focusing exclusively on residential transactions. The rates of LBTT are dependent upon the value of the purcha...

This past weekend, four of our Trainee Solicitors, Gillian Irving, Tessa Hickey, Becca King, and Holly Lafferty, participated in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run, tackling the half marathon and 10k challenges to raise essential funds for our charity partner, Glasgow City Mission. The event, which commenced and concluded in the city centre, provi...

Miller Samuel Hill Brown recently participated in the Kiltwalk across Edinburgh to raise funds for the Glendrick Roost Animal Welfare Centre. The Kiltwalk, known as the largest mass participation walking event in the UK, has garnered significant attention since its inception in 2016, with over 172,000 participants joining in to support various char...

Following on from our last blog in May about the enforcement of Employment (Allocation of Tips Act) 2023, we can confirm that the Act was officially enforced at the start of this month (1st October 2024). Under the Act, it will be unlawful for employers to withhold tips from staff, ensuring that employees receive all the tips they earn. Additionall...

"Personal Injury" is defined as an injury or illness that has been caused (or made worse) by someone else's negligence. An injury sustained in these circumstances may attract a claim for financial compensation from those responsible (usually via an insurance company). The most common types of personal injury are: Road traffic accidentsAccidents at ...

The long-waited and recently published Employment Rights Bill ('the Bill') introduces substantial reforms that will impact both employers and employees in the UK. On the 10th of October the Government fulfilled its promise to introduce reforms to employment law within 100 days of office. The bill comprises of 28 new reforms across 150 pages. Althou...

Miller Samuel Hill Brown recently took part in an exhilarating fundraising event to support Glasgow City Mission, a charity dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals in Glasgow who are facing homelessness and poverty. The team's efforts culminated in a sponsored zip line across the River Clyde, an experience that raised awareness and generated su...

From 26th October 2024, all employers in the UK will have a mandatory duty to take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. The Equality and Human Rights Commission ('EHRC') have updated their existing technical guidance on sexual harassment to include this preventative duty. Within this ...

We are delighted to announce that Holly Lafferty has joined us as a Trainee Solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown following her successful summer placement. We had the chance to sit down with Holly and gain some valuable insights into her new role amidst her busy schedule.   Could you please share with us what your experience has been like dur...