Dallas McMillan’s Glasgow Lawyers’ Blog

The Scottish Government has announced the extension of their Help To Buy Scheme for new build houses by another year to 31st March 2022 with a budget of £55 million allocated for the financial year 2021/22. Dallas McMillan are delighted to launch our First Time Buyer deal with our legal fees reduced to £495 plus […]

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998 reg 15(1) a worker has the right to elect when he/she wants holidays by giving employer notice (unless the employment contract says otherwise, the notice given must be twice as long before the planned leave, as the length of planned annual leave itself). However, under the same Reg15(1) this worker’s right is […]

Estate planning allows you to get ahead of your future and ensure all the appropriate documentation that divides your estate is in line with your wishes. Having a well-thought out plan will not only protect you should you lose mental capacity, but it will also support your family and causes close to your heart on […]

Making decisions is part of everyday life; from where we go when we step out the front door to who comes to visit us in our homes. You rarely consider a time where these choices will be made for you, and yet, the measures implemented as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis have left […]

According to the Law Society, the number of people looking to write new Wills in the UK has risen by at least 30 per cent following the outbreak of coronavirus. Nevertheless, the process of creating and amending Wills relies heavily on face-to-face interaction, which makes the government measures to stay at home and self-isolate more […]

We as a nation have entered into uncharted territory as a result of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With our daily office trips and weekend activities stripped from our usual routine, we have been put in a state of unease about what we can and cannot do. Although there are not many things we can […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly impacted businesses in the UK, with whole industries – such as hospitality and travel – almost grounding to a halt, leaving many employers facing tough decisions when it comes to staff retention. In light of this, and in a bid to support those impacted by the virus, the government announced the […]

A recent People Management and CIPD survey revealed that a quarter of UK employers expect to make permanent redundancies in response to the coronavirus crisis. At the same time, more than half are predicted to furlough staff members. Government help is on its way, however, it might not be coming soon enough for some employers. […]

With the UK in lockdown, there’s no denying the impact this will have on businesses in the coming weeks and months. From sick pay to homeworking, for employees and employers, knowing your rights and obligations during this time is crucial. Here, we set out summary guidance for employers and employees to provide clarity and address […]

With the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK, you might find yourself having to take time off work. During this time, it is important to know your rights to sick pay if you cannot work due to COVID-19. If you are concerned or want to ensure you receive what you are entitled to, get […]

The ongoing pandemic has served as a reminder of the importance of planning for the future and having your affairs in order. The lockdown has also unfortunately highlighted the practical benefits of parents or older relatives having a Power of Attorney. We will explore below some of the many reasons why you should consider setting […]

A new assisted purchase scheme to help first-time buyers has been launched by the Scottish Government.  It is called the First Home Fund and is designed to help first-time buyers get on to the property ladder.  It is a shared equity scheme and provides up to £25,000 towards the purchase price of new builds or […]

Dallas McMillan Solicitors are delighted to announce two promotions effective as of 1st December 2019. David Hutchison has been assumed as a Partner of the Firm and will head up the Firm’s Employment Law and Commercial Litigation Team. Rachel Hendry has been promoted to Associate within the Firm’s Commercial Property Team. Senior Partner Forbes Leslie […]

Dallas McMillan held a charity race night at Glasgow’s Òran Mór on Thursday 5th September which raised more than £17,500 for Glasgow charities. More than 200 people attended the event, which comprised a three-course dinner, race night, charity auction and charity raffle, together raising a tremendous £17,637 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and The Good […]

Dallas McMillan are delighted to have written an article featuring on the Scottish Legal News site, discussing their services for the Polish community. Gordon Bell, Partner at Dallas McMillan, is quoted in the article saying, “We hope our close relationship with the Polish community will continue for many years to come.” Read the full article […]

Can innocent victims of disasters such as the recent Glasgow Bin Lorry and Clutha Helicopter tragedies claim compensation (from the negligent party causing the disaster) for psychological injuries caused by involvement in such tragedies? A person physically injured in an accident can also claim compensation for psychological injury.  If not injured physically, however, to claim […]

There are various types of loss for which an accident victim can claim compensation, including:- Contact our expert Personal Injury Lawyers in Glasgow, Scotland We pride ourselves on our expertise and our quality of service. Our team are able to help with any form of personal injury claim. For more information, contact Gordon Bell or […]

Dismissal from employment will normally be carried out by the employer. However, can an employee potentially treat the actions of an employer as amounting to a dismissal, resign and claim unfair dismissal? Yes, this is known as a constructive (unfair) dismissal claim. To succeed with such a claim, the employee must:- Constructive dismissal is vastly […]