We are delighted to announce an outstanding achievement by Holly Lafferty, a dedicated trainee in our Dispute Resolution Team. At a recent prestigious prize-giving ceremony at the University of Strathclyde Law School, Holly was awarded The Law Society of Scotland Prize for Overall Merit, achieving 3rd place for the academic year 2023-2024. The...
The Autumn Budget 2024 introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves brings significant changes for UK employers, particularly around National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Insurance contributions (NICs). Below is an outline of the key changes in relation to NMW and NICs and their potential impact on businesses. National Minimum Wage (NMW) Increase:The ...
For separating married couples, it is vital to identify the date on which you deem the marriage or partnership to be over. In Scottish Law, this is known as "The Relevant Date". Following the success of the MSHB Family Law team in the case of CD v ND 2024 CSOH 98, where the relevant date was in dispute, we explore what the relevant date is and why ...
MSHB Family Team acted for the Defender in a recent Court of Session action where the Outer House was asked to resolve a dispute between a divorcing couple relating to the relevant date for the purposes of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985. This is the date the couple ceased to cohabit as husband and wife, and is an important date in Scots divorce...
