Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Dundee Solicitors & Estate Agents Since 1968
Ross Strachan is a Dundee-based legal and property services firm with deep roots tracing back to the turn of the 20th century. Established in 1968 through the merger of two long-standing local law firms, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to professional excellence and personal service. Our team of two partners and dedicated support staff specialise in civil litigation, family law, conveyancing, and private client work, serving clients across Tayside, Perthshire, Fife, and beyond. We prioritise client satisfaction by offering transparent fee estimates, free initial consultations, and access to the Scottish Legal Aid Scheme where applicable. With extensive local knowledge and a focus on efficiency, we guide clients through complex legal and property transactions while minimising stress.Our conveyancing team provides cost-effective solutions for buyers and sellers, supported by expertise in commercial and domestic property law. Michael Ford, a family law specialist since 1996, and Stephen Muir, a conveyancing expert with decades of regional experience, lead our operations. We maintain strong ties to the community through memberships like the Tayside Solicitors Property Centre and academic contributions via the University of Dundee. Our approach balances tradition with modern accessibility, offering contact via telephone, email, or in-person at our Bell Street office.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Wills & Executries
Civil Litigation
Estate Agency
Private Client Work
Commercial Property
Domestic Property
Legal Aid Services
Property Sales
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal expertise in Dundee and surrounding regions.
- Our partners hold specialist accreditations in family law and conveyancing.
- Free initial consultations help clarify your legal or property needs.
- We provide cost-effective conveyancing solutions with local market knowledge.
- Eligible clients can access services through the Scottish Legal Aid Scheme.
Associations and certifications
- Tayside Solicitors Property Centre
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, separation, financial settlements, and child custody matters. Michael Ford, an Accredited Specialist since 1996, prepares court reports and negotiates agreements. We serve clients across Tayside with a focus on minimising emotional stress.
Conveyancing
We manage residential and commercial property transactions throughout Dundee, Angus, and Perthshire. Our conveyancers combine legal expertise with local knowledge to streamline sales and purchases. Clients benefit from efficient processing and transparent communication during the moving process.
Wills & Executries
Private client services include will drafting, power of attorney arrangements, and estate administration. We help individuals across Fife and Tayside create legally sound documents to protect their assets and family interests.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in civil court matters, focusing on dispute resolution and advocacy. With decades of combined experience, we provide strategic legal counsel for complex cases in Dundee and surrounding areas.
Estate Agency
As part of our property services, we offer estate agency support for home sellers. This includes property valuations, marketing, and transaction management across Dundee and North East Fife.
People
Michael G Ford
Partner
Specialising in family law since 1985, Michael Ford handles divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. He prepares court reports and teaches civil advocacy at the University of Dundee.
Stephen M Muir
Partner
Stephen Muir focuses on commercial and domestic conveyancing across Dundee, Angus, and Perthshire. He has specialised in property law since joining the firm in 1995.
Questions
What legal services do you offer in Dundee?
We provide family law, conveyancing, civil litigation, wills, and executries services. Our estate agency division also supports property transactions in Dundee and surrounding areas.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
Eligible clients can access services through the Scottish Legal Aid Scheme. Contact us for an assessment of your specific situation and requirements.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial meetings to explain our services and give transparent fee estimates for your legal or property matter.
What property areas do you cover?
Our conveyancing and estate agency services operate in Dundee, Angus, North East Fife, Perthshire, and throughout Tayside.
Reviews (4)
David Conchie
Jun 02, 2023
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Cant get any service from this company at all. No replies to emails/phone calls. My friend has been trying to get them to finalize her mothers estate for the last four years. No end in sight yet.
Ali Tehrani
Jun 25, 2021
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WITHOUT PREJUDICE I wish I had read the review left by Mrs Rose, my experience was not too dissimilar. Until the point you sign their contract of engagement, very proactive, but thereafter you are at god's mercy if Mr Muir or indeed any of the other people in that firm ever return your calls or emails. Bottom line is, my opinion, is if you value your sanity or money go to more reputable firms and stay away from cowboy outfits.
Sandy Gibson
Jun 19, 2020
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Plenty of fun. Many kinds of pools next to each other, kids on slides, mum in serious swimming pool. Amazing disabled access.
Carly H.
Feb 23, 2020
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Awful experience, had a family case here and the receptionist was messaging ex partner giving him advice about how to deal with the case. Had screen shots reported it to the family lawyer he done nothing about it and told me to go somewhere else. Currently taking this forward as breach of data protection.
