Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Lawyers in Glasgow Providing Expert Legal Services
Established in 2001, Jain Neil & Ruddy is a respected Glasgow-based law firm serving clients across Scotland from its City Centre and Anniesland offices. Our practice spans diverse legal disciplines including private client matters, conveyancing, criminal defence, family law, personal injury claims, and immigration law. With a holistic approach to legal representation, we prioritise direct client communication and maintain a strong track record in both litigation and out-of-court settlements. Our team's extensive experience, including recognition from the Lord President of the Court of Session, underscores our commitment to diligent case management.We offer free initial consultations and operate with transparency in pricing, providing tailored legal solutions for individuals and organisations. Our litigation expertise extends to Sheriff Courts in Glasgow, Dumbarton, and Paisley, with capacity to instruct counsel for Edinburgh's Court of Session. The firm's founders, Pravin Jain and Terence Ruddy, combine over four decades of legal practice with a client-centric philosophy that balances commercial pragmatism and technical excellence.
Services
Conveyancing
Criminal Defence
Debt Recovery
Family Law
Personal Injury
Immigration Law
Notary Services
Wills & Executries
Commercial Property
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial telephone consultations with no obligation
- Our solicitors have over 40 combined years of legal experience
- We maintain direct client communication throughout all case stages
- We operate from two convenient Glasgow locations
- Our holistic approach combines litigation expertise with practical advice
What people say
Excellent and quick job
Professionalism and kindness
Quiet efficiency
Top estate agents
5 stars over and over
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions across Glasgow and surrounding areas. We provide clear guidance through purchases, sales, remortgages, and title transfers while maintaining transparent cost structures. With local market knowledge and litigation expertise, we resolve property disputes efficiently and protect client interests throughout the process.
Criminal Defence
Authorised by the Scottish Legal Aid Board, we defend clients in Justice of the Peace, Stipendiary Magistrates and Sheriff Courts. Our experienced team provides immediate legal advice for minor offences to serious crimes, ensuring proper procedural adherence while protecting client rights throughout police interactions and court proceedings.
Family Law
We handle divorce, separation, financial provision, and child custody cases with sensitivity and legal precision. Our solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court representation when necessary. Specialised knowledge covers parental rights, cohabitation agreements, and child protection proceedings with available legal aid options.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault in road accidents, workplace incidents, and public spaces. Our team manages claims from initial assessment through negotiation or litigation, securing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and rehabilitation needs while adhering to strict statutory time limits.
Immigration Law
Our immigration specialists handle asylum claims, visa applications, and deportation cases with comprehensive support through all appeal stages. We advise private clients and businesses on compliance matters while representing cases before immigration tribunals and higher courts.
People
Pravin Jain
Founder Solicitor
LLB graduate from Glasgow University with 25+ years' experience in general practice law. Specialises in property transactions, civil litigation, and commercial disputes while maintaining broad legal expertise across multiple practice areas.
Terence Ruddy
Co-Founder
Dundee University LLB graduate with extensive family law, criminal defence, and immigration case experience. Combines practical legal approach with strategic oversight of firm operations since co-founding in 2001.
Scott Martin
Partner
Specialist immigration and asylum law practitioner since joining the firm in 2006. Handles complex court cases involving human rights applications, deportation appeals, and tribunal representations across Scotland.
Jenny Rogerson
Solicitor
Experienced legal professional providing comprehensive support across private client services including wills, executries, and guardianship matters with particular focus on elderly client care.
Ryan Templeton
Associate
Rising legal professional supporting litigation and transactional matters with developing expertise in property law and commercial contract negotiations under senior solicitor supervision.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, personal injury claims, immigration law, and commercial property transactions with additional expertise in wills, executries, and civil litigation.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial telephone consultations for all legal matters to assess your case and explain available options without obligation.
Which areas do you serve?
Based in Glasgow, we serve clients across Scotland including Paisley, Clydebank, Milngavie, and Newton Mearns from our City Centre and Anniesland offices.
Can you handle urgent legal matters?
We prioritise urgent cases and provide immediate legal advice for time-sensitive matters while maintaining standard operating hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Do you offer legal aid options?
Yes, we provide legal aid assistance for qualifying clients in family law, immigration, and criminal defence cases with initial consultations available to assess eligibility.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have over 60 combined years' experience including complex litigation, high-value property transactions, and specialist immigration case law expertise.
Reviews (7)
Andrew Wilson
May 16, 2022
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Andrew was a great help and made sure we were well informed about the process as well as explaining anything which wasn't understood. He made sure everything was in place for such a short turn around couldn't recommend him or the firm enough.
Happy Customer
Dec 25, 2021
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I recently needed a solicitor to help me sell part of my property and I was assigned Derek Beagrie after initially enquiring with the company. I am a very happy customer. Derek was professional, quick to respond, and patient in answering my many and varied queries. I honestly feel that I hit the jackpot in getting this company to deal with my sale. Other companies would very likely have wasted my time and energy, but not this one. Keep up the great work Derek and Jain, Neil & Ruddy! :- 5 stars.
Craig Freeland
Nov 24, 2021
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Recently purchased my first home and used Jain Neil & Ruddy. Exceptional service and always there to answer any questions quickly and in great detail. Can't thank Derek and Andrew enought for their work.
Hussain Ahmed
Jul 26, 2021
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What a great example of how dealing with solicitors doesn't have to be difficult. Our main point of contact was Derek Beagrie and he was fantastic from the offset. Me and my wife were moving from England to Scotland and so had no idea how the house buying system works in Scotland, but Derek was able to explain and assist us at every step. Honestly could not recommend them enough, would happily use them again. Thank you to the team and especially Derek.
Allan Barthram
Jun 15, 2021
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Would highly recommend Jain Neil & Ruddy Solicitors. I have used them both for buying my first home, and then selling it also. They were always very helpful and happy to talk through the process; something I found very used as a first time buyer/seller. They always answered any questions I had promptly and clearly. The transaction was quick and simple due to their help, and very competitively priced. I would definitely use them again in the future should the need arise
Mohsan Iqbal
May 07, 2021
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We have used Jain Neil and Ruddy for many years. On this occasion we used them for buying our new property and selling our old property. Derek was fantastic, couldn't ahve asked for a better person to have worked for us. Through the lockdown period and after he has helped us through the whole process, always available by email, or via an impromptu phone call. Always informing us along the way, and answering any questions promptly, professionally and in a courteous manner.
After lockdown Andrew came on board to help with the purchase, and he was brilliant, handled everything seamlessly, and again was always keeing us informed during the process. We would definitely recommend Jain, Neil and Ruddy to everyone. Best solicitors around.
After lockdown Andrew came on board to help with the purchase, and he was brilliant, handled everything seamlessly, and again was always keeing us informed during the process. We would definitely recommend Jain, Neil and Ruddy to everyone. Best solicitors around.
Sonia Roy
Mar 24, 2021
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I would definitely recommend using this excellent firm of solicitors. Most impressed with their attentive and diligent response to both queries and instruction. Andrew and Prav were very approachable and particularly helpful. Pleased overall with their expert advice and highly efficient and professional service.
