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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Falkirk
Established over a century ago, Marshall Wilson has evolved from its roots as a local legal practice into a full-service law firm serving clients nationwide. Our heritage combines city-standard legal expertise with a commitment to local values, enabling us to offer both technical excellence and a personal approach. With a team of specialist lawyers dedicated to distinct areas of law, we provide tailored advice and representation across conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, employment law, and wills.Our reputation for reliability and client-focused service has been built through generations of supporting families and businesses in Falkirk and beyond. We prioritise direct access to experts, ensuring clients receive timely, precise legal solutions for both routine and complex matters.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Employment Law
Wills
Executries
Power of Attorney
Guardianship Orders
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined legal experience across our specialist team.
- Our lawyers hold extended rights of audience in higher courts for criminal cases.
- We provide court-appointed family law mediation and reporting services.
- Our team includes solicitor advocates and specialists in Scottish property law.
- We combine city-standard legal expertise with a personal, client-focused approach.
What people say
Expert legal advice
Responsive team
Deep local knowledge
Court-appointed specialists
Personal approach
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with precision. We manage sales, purchases, remortgages, and title transfers while ensuring compliance with Scottish property law. Clients benefit from dedicated legal support throughout the process.
Family Law
We provide expert guidance on divorce, separation agreements, child custody, and financial settlements. Our court-appointed specialists handle complex family disputes with sensitivity and legal expertise. Mediation services are available to resolve matters amicably.
Criminal Defence
Our solicitor advocates defend clients in all Scottish courts, from summary cases to High Court trials. With extended rights of audience, we handle serious criminal charges including assault, drug offences, and murder. Emergency services are available 24/7.
Wills
We draft legally binding wills and power of attorney documents to protect your assets. Our specialists advise on executors' responsibilities and guardianship orders. We help families navigate probate and estate administration.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises employers on contracts, disciplinary matters, and tribunal representation. We specialise in settlement agreements, redundancy processes, and workplace discrimination cases. Compliance support helps prevent legal issues before they arise.
People
Malcolm Thomson
Director
Specialising in conveyancing and family law since 1987, Malcolm graduated from Edinburgh University and became a partner in 1993. He handles property transactions, wills, and complex family cases including court-appointed reports.
Fiona Munn
Director
Family law and employment law specialist since 2000, Fiona graduated from Strathclyde University. She manages divorce cases, separation agreements, and advises employers on legal compliance while handling the firm's executry work.
Stephen Biggam
Director
Solicitor Advocate with extended high court rights, Stephen specialises in criminal defence. Qualified since 2002, he previously worked as a Procurator Fiscal Depute and Scottish Executive legal advisor on criminal law matters.
Emma Carter
Solicitor
Qualified in 2014, Emma focuses on family law and conveyancing. She regularly appears before children's panels and sheriff courts, providing court-appointed reports and handling property transactions.
Shelby Johnstone
Solicitor
Joining in 2017, Shelby specialises in private client work including wills, executries, and property title transfers. She graduated from the University of Stirling and Strathclyde University's legal practice course.
Questions
What areas of law does Marshall Wilson specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, employment law, wills, executries, and guardianship orders.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, our criminal law team provides 24/7 emergency services including police station attendance.
Can you help with property transactions?
Our conveyancing specialists handle sales, purchases, remortgages, and title transfers across Scotland.
How do I create a legally valid will?
Our wills department helps draft comprehensive wills and power of attorney documents tailored to your circumstances.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
We assist families with intestacy cases, guiding them through the legal process of estate administration.
Reviews (6)
Adam
Sep 25, 2024
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Very unhappy
They move so slow, takes them forever to handle the smalles thing. Files take months to be processed.
They move so slow, takes them forever to handle the smalles thing. Files take months to be processed.
Alex Irvine
Aug 05, 2021
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Fantastic knowledge of properties and the buying and selling and conveyancing of properties. The team are so friendly and helpful. Explaining all aspects of the process and giving options and advice to help and support your sale or purchase. Both Malcolm and Gavin are soon friendly and professional and give you confidence to make the right decisions. I would recommend these guys everyone for your property and solicitor needs.
Andy Cummings
May 07, 2020
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Lawyers seem to love working in tatty old offices in tatty old buildings. Personal opinion is that they're trying to kid on that they're not making money.
Aiden
Mar 25, 2020
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My lawyer was useless I practically did all the leg work/chasing up and paid them for it I only used them cause they were on a panel. Definetly wouldnt use again
Jason Cooper
Dec 27, 2018
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Absolute shambles of a place. Asked for updates repeatedly and no one ever phones you back. Quick to take your money though!
Edele MacDonald
Jan 10, 2017
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Over several years, I have used Marshall Wilson not only to sell property, but also in a legal capacity. The process was always smooth, friendly and professional throughout. I would highly recommend using their services.
