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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...

As we are all aware, the COVID-19 Pandemic triggered a dramatic shift away from traditional office-based working culture. Many had thought (and some had hoped) that once the Pandemic had subsided that "normality" would resume, with a large portion of the working population returning to offices and Town and City Centres being restored to their forme...

When The Social Hub made the decision to open their first UK site in Glasgow at Candleriggs Square, our Licensing Team were delighted to act as their legal advisors and support them in obtaining the necessary consents. The purpose-built space represents a unique addition to Glasgow City Centre. A hotel with extended stay, short stay, and student ac...

In celebration of David Phinn's 5-year journey at the firm, we invited him to share his experiences and offer valuable guidance for aspiring lawyers and anyone stepping into the world of law. David's remarkable journey commenced in August 2019 when he joined the company as a trainee solicitor and has since demonstrated outstanding performance withi...