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To kick off the firm’s first 2023 fundraiser for Maggie’s and the Glendrick Roost Animal Welfare Centre, our charity committee held a Bake Off last week.  The office star bakers created a whole host of delicious treats which helped raise just under £200 for the charities close to our hearts.

National Careers Week runs from 6th to 11th March this year making now a perfect time to reflect on life as a trainee solicitor. While I and my fellow trainees across the profession are only starting out in what we all hope to be long and successful careers, there is an underlying sense that these two years are an indispensable opportunity to learn

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on potential proposals to restrict the promotion and advertisement of alcohol. There has already been pushback from companies in the drinks sector on the detrimental effects this could have on the trade, as it could heavily restrict advertising and promotion of alcohol. What is driving the Scottish Go

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Alleyne as a Senior Associate in the Commercial Property department. Bringing 15 years’ experience to the role, Jacqueline will be advising clients on all aspect of commercial leases, acquisitions, and disposals. With background in renewable energy and te

Total Raised for 2022: At Miller Samuel Hill Brown, we have an employee-led charity committee, and each year we choose a charity to partner with. Last year staff voted for Maggie’s to help in the charity’s efforts to provide support for people living with cancer and their families. We are delighted to have raised funds for Maggie’s throughout 2022

There are various reasons why you may consider purchasing a second residential property. Maybe you are looking to invest in a buy-to-let property, or maybe you would like to have a holiday home to escape to on the weekends and during the holidays. However, it is important to be aware that owning additional property in Scotland considerably aff

Whilst flowers, cards and chocolates are the universally accepted presents for your loved one or love interest, romance in the workplace is not always as Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have led us to believe. Before you present a Valentine’s Day gift to a colleague (whether it be given anonymously or not), employees should be mindful of whether t

Our chairman, Marie Macdonald, recently appeared on Scotland Tonight discussing the government’s response to recommendations on supporting employees with menopause in the workplace. In this blog, we discuss this in further detail. The Women and Equalities Committee carried out a consultation and produced their report on ‘Menopause and the Work

If you or a loved one have experienced medical negligence, you may feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. You might not understand exactly what medical negligence is or how to begin making a claim. This article will provide a brief overview of what medical negligence is, how to identify it, and what to do if you suspect you have

Miller Samuel Hill Brown are proud to announce that Diane Cairney and Laura MacSporran have attained Law Society of Scotland Data Protection Certification. This is an internationally recognised qualification, endorsed by TQUK, which is regulated by Ofqual. The GDPR and related data protection legislation relates to ‘personal dat

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