Burnett & Reid

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Trusted Legal Services in Aberdeen

Established in 1754, Burnett & Reid has served as a cornerstone of legal expertise in the North East of Scotland for over 270 years. Our firm combines deep historical roots with modern legal proficiency, offering tailored services to individuals, families, charities, and SMEs. With offices in Aberdeen, Banchory, and a dedicated Property Shop on Union Street, we provide comprehensive legal solutions across personal, property, and business matters. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in Wills, Executry, Family Law, Criminal Defence, Commercial Property, and Rural Property, maintaining a commitment to integrity and local knowledge. The 2024 merger with Gavin Bain & Company and Taggart, Meil Mathers has strengthened our capacity to deliver seamless legal services.

We prioritise clear communication, proactive advice, and client-centric approaches, ensuring complex legal matters are resolved efficiently. Our long-standing relationships with farming and landowning families reflect our enduring expertise in rural and agricultural law. From estate planning to dispute resolution, we combine tradition with innovation to meet contemporary legal challenges. The firm's history of advising generations underscores our dedication to preserving client legacies through meticulous succession planning and tax-efficient strategies. As a trusted legal partner, Burnett & Reid continues to evolve while upholding the values that have defined our service since the 18th century.

Services

Wills Family Law Commercial Property Rural Property Estate Planning Criminal Defence Property Conveyancing Trusts Inheritance Tax Planning Land Management

Highlights and features

We have over 270 years of legal expertise in the North East of Scotland
Our team provides tailored advice across personal, property, and business law
We combine historical knowledge with modern legal practices
Our offices in Aberdeen and Banchory ensure local accessibility
We maintain a strong track record in rural and agricultural law matters

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Services

Wills

Crafting legally sound Wills to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our solicitors provide expert guidance on inheritance tax reduction and care cost planning. We help clients create clear, comprehensive Wills that reflect their personal circumstances and family needs while ensuring legal compliance.

Family Law

Comprehensive family law services including divorce, child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements. Our team handles sensitive matters with discretion, offering practical solutions for separation, financial settlements, and parental rights while prioritising client well-being and legal protection.

Commercial Property

Specialist advice on commercial property transactions and development projects. We support businesses with acquisitions, leases, and property management, ensuring smooth transactions that align with commercial objectives while navigating complex legal requirements efficiently.

Rural Property

Expert legal support for rural property owners and land managers. Our services cover estate management, agricultural tenancies, and land use planning, combining sector-specific knowledge with practical advice to address the unique challenges of rural property ownership and development.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Strategic inheritance tax planning to preserve family wealth across generations. We advise on tax-efficient structures, business relief, and succession strategies, helping clients minimise tax liabilities while ensuring smooth asset transfer to beneficiaries through legally sound planning.

Questions

What areas of law does Burnett & Reid specialise in?

We specialise in Wills, Family Law, Commercial Property, Rural Property, and Inheritance Tax Planning, serving both individuals and businesses across the North East of Scotland.

How long has Burnett & Reid been in operation?

Burnett & Reid has provided legal services since 1754, making us one of Scotland's longest-established law firms with over 270 years of continuous operation.

Do you offer property conveyancing services?

Yes, we provide comprehensive residential and commercial conveyancing services, including pre-sale valuations, title transfers, and buy-to-let property transactions across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Can you assist with rural property matters?

Our team has extensive experience in rural property law, covering agricultural tenancies, land management, and estate planning for farming families and landowners in the North East.

What is your approach to family law cases?

We handle family law matters with sensitivity and professionalism, offering clear advice on divorce, child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements while prioritising client well-being and legal protection.

How do you support business clients?

We provide tailored corporate services including commercial contracts, intellectual property protection, and development land transactions, supporting businesses from formation through to complex legal challenges.

Reviews (7)

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Kate Bylinski

Jun 04, 2024 Report

My family engaged Burnett & Reid to assist with the purchase of a property in Aberdeen (West End) in March 2023. Partner Colin Bremner demonstrated himself to be an honest, trustworthy, professional and highly skilled conveyancing solicitor who was instrumental in ensuring the closing of the purchase in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Colin always responded punctually to our queries and took the time to patiently and thoroughly explain the purchasing process to us.

Legal assistant Leanne Walker was exceptionally quick to undertake the adminstration associated with the purchase and knows the conveyancing process very well. We felt very comfortable and confident with Burnett & Reid acting as our property solicitor and would highly recommend Burnett & Reid for their high quality, client friendly, skilled and cost-effective service. Thank you Burnett & Reid for helping us buy our dream home!

David Henry

Mar 01, 2024 Report

We recently used the team at Burnett & Reid to help us with one property sale and two property purchases. We found that Colin, Leanne and Rebecca were really exceptional at what they did providing fantastic support and advice whilst guiding us through matters which were far from straight forward. We would highly recommend them and would not look anywhere else for property advice!

Iain Duncan

May 22, 2022 Report

Phoned and unfortunately spoke to Ms Marichen. (Allegedly the head of a dept.) Surprised she can tie laces. She did not listen, she was rude, she was very ignorant and was inconsiderate regarding my deceased mother. I would avoid this firm like the plague. I don't need to be insulted when looking for help with paperwork that they hold

Martin Issott

Apr 09, 2022 Report

Recently purchased a property in Aberdeen and used Burnett & Reid's services for the conveyancing. Absolute top quality service start to finish. Kathryn Murdoch was our initial POC, however she left the company during this time and handed over seamlessly to Jack Barron who closed out all the remaining issues in an expeditious and professional manner, keeping in contact regularly during the process. All round excellent service and will undoubtedly engage their services again in our next property purchase.

Nadia Bolton

Apr 05, 2022 Report

First class service. Jack Baron was very efficient and dealt with all my queries promptly. I would highly recommend the property team at Burnett & Reid.

Yura Petrosyan

Aug 16, 2021 Report

I would like to thank Burnett and Reid and Kathryn Murdoch specifically for her efforts in securing a successful mortgage for my parents. Fast, responsive, professional, trustworthy, knowledgable legal expert. Highly recommended both by friends and family.

Christopher Thoroughgood

Jun 15, 2021 Report

We rented a property for 2 years through Burnett & Reid. I had no problems with them throughout my tenancy and all issues (very few) associated with the property were manages swiftly and professionally.