Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hamilton for Property, Wills & Family Law
Leonards Solicitors have been delivering precise, practical legal solutions for over seven decades. Our expertise spans civil litigation, residential and commercial conveyancing, and wills and estates, underpinned by meticulous attention to detail and enduring client relationships. We prioritise clear communication and tailored advice, ensuring clients navigate legal complexities with confidence. Our team combines deep local knowledge with extensive experience in property law, family law, and drinks licensing.We maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a client-centric ethos that values transparency and trust. Our commitment to quality service is reflected in long-standing client loyalty and positive testimonials spanning 25 years. We actively support local organisations, demonstrating our dedication to community engagement alongside legal excellence.
Services
Commercial Property
Family Law
Drinks Licensing
Wills & Estates
Civil Litigation
Commercial Leasing
Residential Conveyancing
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience in property and family law
- Our team includes solicitors with specialist expertise in conveyancing
- We provide clear and straightforward legal advice
- Our solicitors maintain membership with the Law Society of Scotland
- We combine traditional values with modern legal expertise
What people say
Excellent service
Trustworthy
Prompt communication
Professional service
Pleasure to deal with
Services
Commercial Property
We guide businesses through commercial property transactions, addressing financing, premises, licenses, and tax implications. Our tailored advice protects your interests during acquisitions or disposals. With extensive experience in commercial conveyancing, we ensure legal complexities are navigated confidently while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Family Law
We provide professional advice on financial settlements, child arrangements, and property division during relationship breakdowns. Our compassionate approach addresses cohabitation rights and adoption petitions. With expertise in sensitive matters, we aim for amicable resolutions while protecting client interests through mediation or court representation as required.
Drinks Licensing
Our team assists with licensing applications, renewals, and compliance for bars, restaurants, and event venues. We provide representation at licensing hearings and ensure regulatory adherence. With specialist knowledge of licensing laws, we help businesses operate legally while focusing on their commercial success through comprehensive legal support.
Wills & Estates
We prepare wills to ensure estates are distributed according to client wishes while advising on powers of attorney. Our expertise prevents intestacy issues through carefully drafted documents. We handle estate administration matters with sensitivity, providing clear guidance on inheritance and legal requirements for executors and beneficiaries.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in court proceedings for debt recovery, contract disputes, and property claims. Our experience covers all litigation stages from negotiation to appeals. We provide strategic legal arguments while maintaining focus on achieving favourable outcomes for both individuals and businesses through robust court representation.
People
David Lingard
Director
Qualified solicitor since 1977 with expertise in property, licensing, wills and estates. Former Law Society of Scotland council member. Provides legal advice to local organisations including Hamilton Taxi Owners' Association, combining extensive experience with community engagement.
Mark Fisher
Solicitor
Qualified in 2024 after training at Leonards. Specialises in residential conveyancing, wills and estates. Focuses on clear communication and client relationships, providing straightforward advice during property transactions and estate planning while supporting clients through stressful legal processes.
Questions
What areas of law does Leonards Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in property law (commercial and residential), family law, drinks licensing, wills and estates, civil litigation, and commercial leasing.
How long has Leonards Solicitors been operating?
We have been providing legal services in Hamilton for over 70 years, with our practice established in 1954.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee quotes for residential conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, and straightforward divorce cases where applicable.
What makes Leonards Solicitors different from other firms?
Our combination of local knowledge, decades of experience, and commitment to clear communication creates long-standing client relationships built on trust and professional expertise.
Reviews (3)
Ashlyn Ramsay
May 10, 2021
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Throughout the process of having my lease agreed there were various breaches of data protection, my documents and personal details were sent to the wrong email address and only when the person responded to say they weren't their client was the mistake picked up on, this held up things with getting the lease signed and an access date. The only plus point was another solicitor took over and sorted everything out in the end and got us access to the property on the date first agreed. Hopefully this is something that can be monitored closely going forward as it brought a huge amount of stress and I wouldnt like for anyone else to be in this position.
I did seek legal advice from elsewhere and was continuing to do so but as we have been in lockdown and with the uncertainty of businesses going forward this would have left me more out of pocket so I feel a review is necessary to ensure others don't have this same problem.
I did seek legal advice from elsewhere and was continuing to do so but as we have been in lockdown and with the uncertainty of businesses going forward this would have left me more out of pocket so I feel a review is necessary to ensure others don't have this same problem.
Peter Gallagher
Jan 30, 2019
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Thank you to Leonard's solicitors and especially Mr Devanney for the help and advice in securing a new lease for our business. Absolutely a professional service and a pleasure to deal with such a helpful group of people. Thank you.
Roy Sinclair
May 23, 2017
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I have used one of the solicitors from Leonards for my new house legal work and i was very happy with the professional work carried out. Very friendly and the fixed rate set was reasonable. I will definately use this same solicitor again in the future.
