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Last week, after securing her restricted practising certificate, our current Litigation and Family trainee solicitor, Anna Fox, made her first two court appearances. Anna appeared (virtually) at Paisley and Greenock Sheriff Courts. Anna kindly took the time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about her first court appearance. What type of court

The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information of the Payer) Regulations 2017 introduced a requirement that trustees of trusts which have a tax liability (such as Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax etc) register specific information about their trust with HMRC - e.g. the names and da

Just in time for plastic free July, Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban many single-use plastics.  The legislation, The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, came into force on 1 June 2022. The legislation makes it unlawful for businesses to commercially make and supply: cutlery (fo

The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on permitted development rights in relation to planning law. Amongst other things they are seeking views on permitted development rights for pavement seating adjacent to hospitality premises. Pre-pandemic, licensed premises generally required planning permission for outdoor seating, especially on

Pronouns are the way we refer to one another’s gender identity, for example he/she/they. Using a person’s chosen pronouns in the workplace is a basic courtesy and everyone deserves to have this respected in the workplace. Therefore, pronouns and gender identity are important considerations for employers when maintaining a positive and inclusive wor

Miller Samuel Hill Brown are delighted to announce that we have been recognised in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom™ guide. The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom is a peer-review publication recognising the professional excellence of 6,017 lawyers in 84 practice areas across 35 metropolitan areas. The guide is compiled by

Once your business starts growing, outsourcing may become more of a necessity than a choice. You might struggle to manage a certain aspect of your business due to a lack of time, knowledge or limited resources. Outsourcing will allow you to alleviate some of that pressure by delegating certain tasks to accredited specialists. As employment law

While a ‘term of endearment’ usually suggests affection, such phrases can result in feelings of harassment, discrimination or victimisation amongst employees. According to researchers at GQ Littler, workplace ‘banter’ has played a key part in the 45% increase in Tribunal claims against employers between 2020 and 2021. Claims such as these are made

Miller Samuel Hill Brown have presented Maggie’s Glasgow, based in the grounds of the Gartnavel General Hospital, with a cheque for £4,282.50 following the Kiltwalk. The money was raised from the proceeds of the Kiltwalk, which consisted of walking from Clydebank to the Kiltwalk Village in Balloch. The Glasgow event marked the return of the unique

Miller Samuel Hill Brown are delighted to announce the appointment of​ our latest trainee, Amy Emmerson. Amy has started her traineeship in the firm’s Commercial Property Department after obtaining her LLB at the University of Glasgow.  Amy kindly took the time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about&nbs

Last week the Sheriff Appeal Court published an interesting judgment concerning a four legged Martha….dog! The action concerned a former co-habiting couple and their dog Martha. When parties separated a dispute arose about who should have possession of her. The dog remained with the respondent after separation and the appellant sought an order for

Some like shiny new homes. Some don’t. While everyone’s taste differs, demand for properties is so high at present that many potential buyers cannot afford to be overly picky and perhaps require to use their heads more than their hearts. If we leave all predilections at the door, what are the pros and cons of buying a new build property in today’s