Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Solicitors & Estate Agents in Dumfries & Galloway
Pollock & McLean is an established legal and property services firm serving Dumfries and Galloway. Founded in 1992 through the amalgamation of W&F Forsyth and W M Henderson, the firm has grown through strategic acquisitions, including Whitelaw Edgar & Baldwin in 2011. With over 60 years of combined experience in property transactions and legal services, we operate from three offices in Dumfries, Thornhill, and Sanquhar. Our team includes specialists like Alasdair Bryce with 25 years in criminal law and Kenneth McLean, who has provided agricultural legal expertise for over 48 years. As members of The Law Society of Scotland, we offer solicitor-regulated estate agency services alongside comprehensive legal support.Our firm maintains professional indemnity insurance through the Law Society of Scotland Guarantee Fund and provides criminal legal assistance via approval from the Scottish Legal Aid Board. Client testimonials highlight our efficient, friendly service across property purchases and legal matters. We serve clients throughout Mid and Upper Nithsdale, extending our expertise to all parts of Scotland. Our multidisciplinary approach combines legal and property expertise under one roof, ensuring seamless service for clients. The firm's longevity and expansion reflect our commitment to maintaining high professional standards in both legal and property sectors.
Services
Agricultural Law
Commercial Law
Conveyancing
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Civil Law
Estate Agency
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years' experience in criminal law representation
- Our agricultural law specialist has served the region for 48 years
- We offer integrated legal and property services under one roof
- We are members of The Law Society of Scotland with professional indemnity insurance
- Our team provides comprehensive legal support across six specialist practice areas
Associations and certifications
- The Law Society of Scotland
- Scottish Legal Aid Board
What people say
Efficient, friendly, affordable service
Smooth, pleasant and stress free
Helpful, dedicated staff
Highly recommend for property purchase
Go above and beyond for customers
Services
Criminal Law
Our criminal law practice provides expert representation in Justice of the Peace and Sheriff Courts, with access to Counsel for High Court of Justiciary cases. Alasdair Bryce leads this department with 25 years' experience in criminal defence. We offer comprehensive legal support for individuals facing criminal charges across Dumfries and Galloway.
Agricultural Law
Kenneth McLean specialises in agricultural law matters including landlord/tenant issues and farm transactions. With 48 years' local experience, we handle agricultural property sales, tenancy agreements, and rural business disputes. Our expertise covers land use regulations and succession planning for farming enterprises.
Conveyancing
We manage residential and commercial property transactions across Scotland, specialising in Scottish conveyancing procedures. Our solicitor-regulated estate agency team handles property sales alongside legal transfers, ensuring seamless transactions. Services include title investigations, contract preparation, and completion of property transfers.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law practice advises businesses on operational matters, contracts, and regulatory compliance. We support companies with commercial agreements, dispute resolution, and business structure advice. The team provides tailored legal solutions for commercial clients in Dumfries and Galloway.
Employment Law
We offer employment law advice to individuals and businesses on workplace rights and obligations. Services include contract reviews, dispute resolution, and representation in employment tribunals. Our expertise covers Scottish employment regulations and workplace relationship management.
People
Alasdair Bryce
Solicitor
Specialist in criminal law with 25 years' experience representing clients in Scottish courts up to High Court of Justiciary level.
Kenneth McLean
Solicitor
Agricultural law expert with 48 years' local legal experience, specialising in rural property transactions and landlord/tenant issues.
Sharon Fyall
Solicitor
Key conveyancing specialist noted for smooth property transaction management during challenging periods including lockdown restrictions.
Lynn McMurchie
Partner
Experienced legal professional joining the partnership in 2020, contributing to the firm's expanded service capabilities.
Questions
What legal services does Pollock & McLean offer?
We provide agricultural law, commercial law, criminal law, conveyancing, employment law, and civil law services across Dumfries and Galloway.
How long has Pollock & McLean been in business?
The firm was established in 1992 through the amalgamation of two established local practices, with team members having over 48 years' local experience.
Do you offer property services alongside legal work?
Yes, we operate a solicitor-regulated estate agency service alongside our legal practice from three regional offices.
Are you accredited by legal professional bodies?
We are members of The Law Society of Scotland with professional indemnity insurance through their Guarantee Fund.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Dumfries, Galloway, Mid Nithsdale and Upper Nithsdale, with legal expertise applicable across Scotland.
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Reviews (2)
Sally Stewart
Nov 06, 2021
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Very helpful and friendly solicitors. The lady my mum and I saw was so good at explaining things to us and definitely put my 88 year old mum at ease. So pleased with the service.
Fiona McCallie
Jun 20, 2021
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I have used Pollock and McLean for conveyancing, wills and other aspects of legal work. A local business and cannot recommend highly enough. They are professional, efficient and provide excellent legal advice. I sold a house using a nationwide estate agents with an all in package. Worst mistake ever and was actually more expensive. If it wasn't for Pollock and McLean taking over the conveyancing I think the sale may have fallen through.
