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Whilst flowers, cards and chocolates are the universally accepted presents for your loved one or love interest, romance in the workplace is not always as Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have led us to believe. Before you present a Valentine’s Day gift to a colleague (whether it be given anonymously or not), employees should be mindful of whether t

Our chairman, Marie Macdonald, recently appeared on Scotland Tonight discussing the government’s response to recommendations on supporting employees with menopause in the workplace. In this blog, we discuss this in further detail. The Women and Equalities Committee carried out a consultation and produced their report on ‘Menopause and the Work

If you or a loved one have experienced medical negligence, you may feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. You might not understand exactly what medical negligence is or how to begin making a claim. This article will provide a brief overview of what medical negligence is, how to identify it, and what to do if you suspect you have

Miller Samuel Hill Brown are proud to announce that Diane Cairney and Laura MacSporran have attained Law Society of Scotland Data Protection Certification. This is an internationally recognised qualification, endorsed by TQUK, which is regulated by Ofqual. The GDPR and related data protection legislation relates to ‘personal dat

Although it has become increasingly popular to label January as “Divorce Month”, at MSHB we understand the idea of separating can be daunting whenever it might take place. We offer a compassionate and efficient service which helps clients through this process. Below we have detailed the process of divorce in Scotland and the alternative dispute res

Miller Samuel Hill Brown are pleased to announce the promotion of three of its lawyers to the position of associate: Claire McCulloch, Calum Maclean and Gabrielle Reilly. Claire McCulloch handles all aspects of Private Client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney and the administration of Executries. Claire is committed to looking

Following the raising of a second judicial review action by For Women Scotland in relation to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, the Outer House of the Court of Session issued judgement on 13th December 2022 holding that a transgender woman in possession of a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) can be de

Business Rates And Revaluation Business rates, also known as non-domestic rates, are taxes paid to the Scottish Government on the right to use and occupy commercial property. Business rates are based on the rateable value of a property. It is the Independent Scottish Assessors that determine this rateable value. To calculate the amount paid by rate

2023 could prove to be the year in which we see some of the biggest changes to Employment Law for a generation.  With a huge number of potential amendments to current legislation on the horizon we look at the things to watch out for over the next 12 months. Case Law There are quite a few significant cases due to be decided later this

As a member of the International Lawyers Network, which gives our clients access to legal advice across the globe,  Miller Samuel Hill Brown is pleased to share with you the third release of its publication, "Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings: An International Guide." This collaborative electronic guid

This year, our employee-led charity committee voted to support Maggie’s to help the charity’s efforts to provide support for people living with cancer and their families. Throughout this year we have undertaken a number of fundraising events, with the firewalk being our final fundraiser of the year. On Wednesday the 30th of November, a number

I don’t know any of you are the same, but here at MSHB we can’t believe how quickly Christmas has come around! It seems like a lifetime ago since we were able to properly count down to the office festivities that everyone loves and looks forward to. Therefore, to make sure that Santa visits everyone this year, here is our Christmas checklist for al