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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

Many industries around the globe require employees to work later into the evenings. Whether this is in the healthcare or hospitality sector, one thing that unites these employees is the commute home. As many of us will have undertaken part-time roles in the hospitality and retail sector at some time in our lives, we will all have had the same thoug

Plans have been lodged in Edinburgh for a campus-style office development with a major focus on wellbeing and sustainability. The proposed site for Edinburgh Green is set within the existing site of Drummond House and the Younger Building in Edinburgh Park. London-based property manager Shelborn Asset Management has filed plans with Edinburgh City

Buying a property is typically the biggest purchase that a person makes in their life and doing it for the first time can be especially daunting and confusing. While algebra continues to be taught in schools, knowledge of the process when it comes to buying a property is normally a case of learning on the job. To assist, here is a brief guide for t

Our Licensing department are once again celebrating a great result in the latest published guide to the legal profession, Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2023, as well as in Legal 500 rankings. Retaining our top tier rankings yet again highlights our consistently high levels of professionalism and capabilities as a law firm. The Licensing team have