COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Commercial property is a strong feature of our service range. We act in a wide variety of deals including leases, developments, sales and purchases. Our specialist knowledge in this area has benefitted many clients from financial and institutional sector majors to individuals in business.

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BUSINESS AND CORPORATE

Combining commercial awareness with a broad spectrum of experience, our team is ready to advise you quickly and accurately on all aspects of setting up in business or taking over or merging with other enterprises as well as providing routine advice on the range of issues that arise in day to day business life.

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EMPLOYMENT

The minefield of modern employment law requires specialist knowledge and skills. We can provide advice on both contentious and non-contentious issues including drafting contracts, tribunals, TUPE and health and safety law.

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LITIGATION

Assisting both individuals and large companies to resolve the disputes which cannot be avoided in business including contractual issues, debt recovery and insolvency, our court team will help you make informed decisions at every stage of negotiations. Staying out of court wherever possible we often suggest an alternative dispute resolution. However, when a matter has to go to court, we will fully explain the procedure and its risks.

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SECURITIES

Working with leading institutions, our security team is an established service provider covering all areas, including creation of securities, advice on effectiveness, problem solving and realisation following default.

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

Whether you are buying, selling, or letting property and whether the property is a townhouse, a flat, a farm or a country cottage, our friendly and accessible team offers an efficient one-stop service including marketing and advertising through the GSPC, conveyancing and finance.

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FINANCIAL ADVICE

Through our close relationship with Independent Financial Advisers we are able to offer you independent financial advice in our office or at your home.

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LONG TERM CARE & POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Today people are living longer and as we get older our needs change. Quality of care and dignity in later years is important. Planning is vital as it allows people to make their own choices.

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WILLS AND TAX PLANNING

Making a Will is important to ensure that your wishes are carried out. There are many legal and financial issues to be considered when thinking about succession to your assets and minimising tax liability.

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TAX SERVICES

In addition to inheritance and capital gains tax planning, we offer a full tax compliance service helping you to complete and submit tax returns on time.

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COURT SERVICES

It is a fact of life that people need court lawyers from time to time: accidents happen, marriages go wrong, people need employment advice, neighbours fall out, goods are faulty. We recognise how stressful this can be and the importance of resolving issues in a quick and cost effective way, staying out of court wherever possible. Where that cannot be avoided, we fully explain the procedures involved.

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TRUSTS AND ESTATES

We have, for generations, supported relatives at the difficult time of a death in the family and can help with everything from funeral arrangements to final distribution of assets. We have vast experience in the creation and administration of trusts and charities. We also have considerable expertise in obtaining Confirmation (Probate) in cases where someone has died domiciled abroad but leaving assets in Scotland which require to be administered in accordance with Scottish Law and procedure.

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