Business Details
Trusted Legal and Estate Services in Bathgate
Established in 1793, we are a distinguished law firm and estate agency serving clients across central Scotland. Our practice combines centuries of experience with modern systems, ensuring efficient service delivery while maintaining traditional values of integrity and client dedication. We specialise in legal and property services, operating exclusively in areas where our expertise guarantees optimal outcomes.Our commitment to client-centric values drives every interaction, with accessibility for all clients, including home visits for those with mobility challenges. As a forward-thinking firm, we balance innovation with time-honoured principles of diligence and prioritising client interests.
Services
Legal Services
Estate Agency
Conveyancing
Wills & Power of Attorney
Executry Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 230 years of combined legal and property expertise.
- Our client-focused approach prioritises individual needs and accessibility.
- Dual accreditation as solicitors and estate agents ensures comprehensive service.
- Modern systems integrated with traditional values of diligence and integrity.
- Specialist accreditation in family law and incapacity law enhances service quality.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
- Solicitors for Older People Scotland
Services
Legal Services
We provide comprehensive legal solutions including family law, conveyancing, and private client matters. Our solicitors specialise in court representation, incapacity law, and estate planning. With Law Society accreditation, our team delivers expert guidance tailored to individual client needs across central Scotland.
Estate Agency
Our estate agency offers complete property transaction support, from valuations to sales. Specialists in central Scotland's property market, we provide pre-sales advice, marketing strategies, and client-focused representation for residential and commercial properties.
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transfers with precision. Our conveyancing service includes title checks, contract preparation, and completion processes, ensuring smooth transactions for buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders across Scotland.
Wills & Power of Attorney
Our specialists create legally binding wills and power of attorney arrangements. We offer advance directives and guardianship solutions, ensuring clients maintain control over their assets and healthcare decisions in accordance with Scottish law.
Executry Services
We administer estates with sensitivity and legal compliance. Our executry services include asset valuation, debt settlement, and distribution of inheritances, supporting families during bereavement with professional and compassionate guidance.
People
Graham Irvine
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor with 40+ years' experience in conveyancing and private client work. Graduated from Dundee University in 1980, specialising in property transactions and estate planning.
Greg Douglas
Partner
Family law specialist accredited by the Law Society of Scotland. Former Dean of West Lothian Faculty, with expertise in guardianship cases and incapacity law matters.
Sarah Patrick
Partner
Private client expert from Glasgow University, focusing on executries, wills, and trust work. Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners since 1996.
Carmen MacIver
Partner
Conveyancing specialist with 35+ years' experience. Graduated from Dundee University in 1987, handling domestic property transactions and estate administration in Alloa.
Martin Donnelly
Partner
Private client specialist and Treasurer of a local MS Support charity. Accredited in family law and incapacity matters, with expertise in estate planning and guardianship arrangements.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We provide family law, conveyancing, wills, power of attorney, executry services, and specialist incapacity law support across central Scotland.
Do you offer home visits for clients?
Yes, we visit clients with mobility issues at home or alternative locations to ensure accessible legal and property services.
Are you accredited by legal bodies?
Our solicitors hold accreditations with the Law Society of Scotland and are members of Solicitors for Older People Scotland.
What property services do you provide?
We offer complete estate agency services including valuations, sales, and marketing for residential and commercial properties in central Scotland.
