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From time to time we will post news articles and announcements relating to the firm and to various legal issues that may be of interest to you.
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New UK Tipping Law 2026: Employer Consultation Duties Explained

Learn about the new UK tipping law coming into force in October 2026, including employer consultation duties, tipping policy requirements and how to prepare for compliance.
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Coparenting During the Summer Holidays: A Practical Guide for Separated Parents in Scotland

Summer holidays can present unique challenges for separated families. Both parents often want to maximise quality time with their child, arrange trips away, and create meaningful memories during the school break. While summer holidays can place pressure on co-parenting relationships,

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Employment Rights Act 2025: How Employers Can Prepare for the New 6-Month Unfair Dismissal Rule

Employment Rights Act 2025: What Employers Need to Know The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant reforms to UK employment law in decades. The legislation introduces a number of new employment rights, including changes to statutory

MSHB Strengthens Employment Law Team with Appointment of Senior Associate Euan Smith

MSHB strengthens its Employment Law team with Euan Smith as Senior Associate, bringing over 15 years of experience to support businesses and individuals.
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A Day in the Life of a Family Solicitor in Scotland: Behind the Scenes of Family Law

Family Law Is About Real People, Not Television Drama The Reality Behind Popular Legal Dramas “I haven’t seen my daughter in three months—what can I do?” While this isn’t how every day begins, it captures the reality of family law

Erin Doherty, on the left, wears a brown-and-white patterned jacket over a white shirt. Laura Shields, in the centre, wears a cream-colored shirt with a black collar. Laura Cousins, on the right, wears a purple top.

Miller Samuel Hill Brown Welcomes New Team Members Across Key Practice Areas

Miller Samuel Hill Brown is delighted to announce the appointment of four new legal professionals as the firm continues to strengthen its expertise across key practice areas. The appointments reflect the firm’s continued strategic growth and ongoing investment in delivering

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What Happens if Your Commercial Premises are Destroyed? A Tenant’s Guide to Key Lease Provisions

What happens if your commercial premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or flooding? Learn about insurance, rent suspension, reinstatement and termination rights in Scottish commercial leases.

Employment Rights Act 2025 – Changes You Need To Make To Contracts and Policies Before 1 July 2026.

The reduction in the qualifying period for employees to bring an unfair dismissal claim, from two-years to 6 months, is a significant relaxation of the current threshold. This change will apply to dismissals from 1 January 2027. Importantly, this means

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What the Government’s “Plan to Make Work Pay” Means for Workers and Employers

No employer will have missed that the Government has now started rolling out its Plan to Make Work Pay, a major package of reforms aimed at bringing employment rights legislation firmly into the 21st century. The aim is to extend

Investigating the Devastating Glasgow Union House Fire: Vape Shop Controversy and Licensing Questions

This week, a devastating fire ripped through the B-listed Victorian Union House in Glasgow. The building, sitting on the corner of Union Street and Gordon Street, was an iconic example of Glasgow architecture and formed part of the first impression

Employment Rights Act 2025 article by Tessa Hickey

Employment Rights Act 2025 – incoming!

The Employment Rights Bill was passed on 16 December 2025 after an extended period of parliamentary “ping‑pong” and received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. Early changes that are expected to take effect soon include reforms to Statutory Sick Pay,

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Team Spotlight: Meet Our Newest Commercial Property Solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown

As part of our ongoing Team Spotlight series, we are delighted to introduce one of the newest members of our Commercial Property team at Miller Samuel Hill Brown (MSHB), Irum Arshad. We spoke about Irum’s journey into law, what inspires her

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