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  There are two options available to those wishing to take legal occupation of a commercial property: a commercial lease; ora licence to occupy. A lease and a licence to occupy are legally-binding agreements between an owner and an occupier that authorise occupation of a commercial property for a period of time. Both require payment to be made

The countdown is on for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to commence in Australia and New Zealand. It is set to be a landmark moment for women’s football with it expected to be the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history.[1]   From 10 years ago at the 2012 Olympic Games to this month’s FIFA World Cup, the game has made great

  With it being the height of summer, many homeowners have taken to their back gardens to enjoy the sun. For many people this enjoyment includes a revamp of their open space with the likes of gardening, building sheds, erecting fences or planting trees. Although these activities can be a great summer project, they can also lead to disputes wit

Miller Samuel Hill Brown are proud to have been confirmed as finalists in the Scottish Legal Awards 2023 in two categories today. The firm has been selected as Finalists in the Employment Law Team of the Year category and Senior Associate, Laura MacSporran, has been nominated as a Finalist in the Rising Star of the Year category.

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is delighted to announce that Licensing consultant, Peter Lawson, has been awarded a CBE in the first Birthday Honours list made by King Charles III.

The Best Bar None Scotland multi-agency scheme has now launched across Scotland for 2023. The scheme provides a national accreditation and was developed to improve standards and safety within Scotland’s hospitality industry.

As a landowner, you may have heard of the term ‘public right of way’ and wondered what it means. A public right of way is an area of land that is open to the public for passage, such as a path or roadway. In some cases, this right of way may be established through legal means, which can be complicated and frustrating for property owners. In this article, we will discuss what public right-of-way claims are and how to prevent them.

In leases, break clauses serve as crucial provisions that provide flexibility for both landlords and tenants. These clauses allow either party to terminate the lease before the expiration of the fixed term, subject to certain conditions and notice requirements.

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is pleased to announce that Miller Samuel Founding Partner and Former Chairman, Michael Samuel, has joined the prestigious ranks of Law Society of Scotland with Honorary Membership. Selected as The Law Society of Scotland’s 20th person to receive Honorary Membership, Michael Samuel is the first person bestowed with life mem

Learning Disability week takes place on 19th-25th June 2023 and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of learning disabilities and celebrate them within our communities. As many may be aware, people with a learning disability often unfortunately battle harmful stigmas every day and can consequently become the victims of many forms of discrimin

The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) was launched on the 1 April 2022. This new register, which is managed and maintained by the Registers of Scotland, was established as a result of The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) Regulations 2021. The overarching goal o

As many may be aware, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 has now received Royal Assent, following its third reading in the House of Commons in January earlier this year. This means that UK employers will now no longer be able to lawfully withhold workers’ tips. This change is predicted to benefit more than 2 million UK workers and means an estimated £200 million a year will be distributed amongst service staff.