Business Details
Trusted Solicitors & Estate Agents Since 1816
Established in 1816, Gebbie & Wilson is Strathaven's longest-established law firm and one of Scotland's oldest legal practices. With over two centuries of experience, we specialise in conveyancing, estate agency, wills, succession planning, power of attorney, agricultural law, and renewable energy transactions. Our firm maintains an unbroken lineage of 15 partners since William Gebbie founded the practice, combining historical expertise with modern legal solutions.We prioritise long-term client relationships, offering tailored advice across personal and commercial legal matters while maintaining deep roots in the local farming community. Our team includes specialists in executry administration, commercial leases, and windfarm agreements, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals and businesses across Scotland.
Services
Conveyancing
Estate Agency
Wills & Succession Planning
Power of Attorney
Agricultural Law
Commercial Leases
Windfarm & Renewables Law
Executry Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer 206 years of continuous legal expertise in Scottish law.
- Our agricultural law team specialises in farm contracts and renewable energy leases.
- We provide tailored succession planning for family businesses and farms.
- Our conveyancing specialists handle complex residential and commercial property transactions.
- We combine local community knowledge with national legal standards.
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions across Scotland. We streamline the legal process for home purchases, sales, and new build acquisitions while advising on tax implications and market conditions. With expertise in complex transactions, we ensure smooth transfers of ownership for first-time buyers and experienced investors alike.
Wills & Succession Planning
We create tailored wills and succession strategies to secure family assets and business legacies. Our solicitors specialise in minimising inheritance tax liabilities and structuring provisions for non-involved family members. The service includes free will reviews and executry administration support to manage estates according to legal requirements and personal wishes.
Agricultural Law
Catherine Black leads Scotland's only Lanarkshire-based agricultural law team, focusing on farm contracts and renewable energy leases. We advise on land agreements, succession planning for rural businesses, and renewable energy income streams. Our local expertise helps farmers navigate legal challenges while supporting sustainable development opportunities.
Power of Attorney
We draft comprehensive power of attorney documents covering financial, property, health, and welfare decisions. Our specialists explain registration requirements with the Office of the Public Guardian and provide cost estimates before drafting. The service ensures clients maintain control over decision-making authority during incapacity.
Windfarm & Renewables Law
Our renewable energy team specialises in windfarm lease agreements and battery storage contracts across central Scotland. We negotiate terms between landowners and developers, focusing on option agreements that protect interests before planning permission. The service includes succession planning for renewable energy income streams to ensure long-term financial stability for landowners.
People
Catherine Black
Agricultural Law Partner
Scotland's leading Lanarkshire-based agricultural lawyer specialising in farm contracts and renewable energy leases. Advises on succession planning and rural business transitions while supporting local farming communities through legal challenges and development opportunities.
Jan Bayley
Private Client Partner
Specialises in wills, executry administration, and succession planning for families and agricultural businesses. Leads the firm's efforts in creating tax-efficient estate plans while managing complex inheritance scenarios for clients across South Lanarkshire.
Louise Arthur
Private Client Solicitor
Handles power of attorney registrations and estate planning matters. Provides practical legal advice on incapacity planning and executry administration, focusing on clear communication and client education about their legal options.
David Murray
Managing Partner
One of the current 15th-generation partners continuing the firm's 206-year legacy. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining client relationships, ensuring the practice balances traditional values with modern legal service delivery across all practice areas.
Catherine James Gebbie
Historical Figure
Named in the firm's heritage as a descendant of founder William Gebbie. Represents the continuity of family legacy within the practice, which has maintained unbroken ownership through 15 partners since its establishment in 1816.
Questions
What legal services does Gebbie & Wilson offer?
We provide conveyancing, wills, power of attorney, agricultural law, commercial leases, and renewable energy contracts across Scotland.
How long has Gebbie & Wilson been in business?
We've served Strathaven and Scotland continuously since 1816, making us one of Scotland's oldest law firms.
Do you specialise in agricultural law?
Yes, we have Scotland's only Lanarkshire-based agricultural law specialist handling farm contracts and renewable energy agreements.
Can you help with windfarm lease agreements?
Our renewable energy team negotiates windfarm and battery storage contracts across central and southern Scotland.
How do I create a legally valid will?
Our wills specialists can create tailored documents, including free reviews and succession planning for family businesses.
What are your office hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-1pm and 2:15pm-5pm at our Strathaven office.
Reviews (6)
Wilma Maccorquodale
May 25, 2022
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I used Gebbie and Wilson legal services when purchasing land to build A house, I found their services to professional and efficient. I will be using their services in the future.
Zoe Graham
Mar 24, 2022
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Would highly recommend. Eva was great helping me buy my first flat. Very efficient and always there on phone or email when needed.
Alan McLare
Mar 07, 2022
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I've used Gebbie & Wilson several times recently for property purchases and other legal needs and found them to be excellent, fast at responding offering professional services, advice and recommendations at a very reasonable price. I will definitely use them again and wouldn't consider going anywhere else. I would recommend them to anyone looking for professional legal or real estate services. 5 stars from me!
Grant Sneddon
Jan 12, 2022
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I had to chase up a response to an offer I submitted. I did not even receive a confirmation that the offer had been received, instead, after chasing they sent an unprofessional response to a legitimate property offer. If I was selling my property and found out that the agent handling the sale required chasing and also sent unprofessional emails to prospective buyers I would personally change agents. I have given 2 stars as the listing of the property was acceptable.
Dan Scott
Oct 05, 2021
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Recently was represented by Eva from Gebbie & Wilson in buying my first home. She was absolutely great in getting everything done in a short time scale and I would definitely recommend!
Rhona Lattka
Sep 22, 2021
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Highly recommend Gebbie & Wilson. Eva was wonderful helping us buy our first home, all went very smoothly and she made the whole process very straightfoward from start to finish. Thank you!
