Miller Samuel Hill Brown Solicitors Blog

Marriage is always topical in our team but especially so as of late – no, we’re not talking about J.Lo and Ben – our very own Gabrielle tied the knot on 15 July 2022 (see picture)! The revelation however that J.Lo made the change to become Mrs Jennif

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 t

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 Tr

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

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-p

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 gend

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 exc

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

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%

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 f

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 o

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