Legal services offered in Glasgow
Family Law
Listed, not in ranked shortlist
The family law page covers financial division of matrimonial property, arrangements for children, claims
between former cohabitants, aliment and periodical allowance, prenuptial agreements, protective orders,
adoption, permanence and children's hearings. The firm says it acts on legal aid, private and
insurance funded bases. No family specialist is identified by name on the page and no fee figures are
given.
- Dedicated family law page listing a range of matters
- Scottish Legal Aid Board listing includes family categories and children's hearings work
Evidence assessed for family law
Evidence assessed
- Specialism focus
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Some evidence
- Credentials
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Limited
- Independent recognition
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None found
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Not assessed
- Service clarity
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Good
Compare family law solicitors in GlasgowFirm's family law page (opens in a new tab)Firm states legal aid is available
Divorce
Listed, not in ranked shortlist
Divorce is described on the family law page, which outlines the grounds for divorce in Scotland and the
firm's role from first contact through to decree, including finances and children. Terms are agreed
at the outset depending on complexity, and legal aid funded work is accepted.
- Divorce process and grounds explained on the family law page
- Legal aid and private funding both accepted
Evidence assessed for divorce
Evidence assessed
- Specialism focus
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Some evidence
- Credentials
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Limited
- Independent recognition
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None found
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Not assessed
- Service clarity
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Good
Compare divorce solicitors in GlasgowFirm's divorce page (opens in a new tab)Firm states legal aid is available
Criminal Defence
Ranked 1st in Glasgow
The criminal team, led by solicitor advocate Gary McAteer, defends violence, dishonesty and fraud,
sexual offence, disorder, drugs and road traffic cases, with further pages on identification evidence
and section 275 applications. Consultant Murray Macara KC and solicitor advocate Simon Whyte are also
named. The firm offers a 24 hour, 365 day service for clients in police custody and is registered to
provide criminal legal aid.
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Department ranked Band 1 for Crime, Scotland in Chambers UK 2027, with Murray Macara KC and Gary
McAteer ranked Band 1 and Alan Gravelle Band 2
- Firm states its team includes four solicitor advocates and one King's Counsel
- 24 hour, 365 day police custody service stated
- Registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board for criminal work
Evidence assessed for criminal defence
Evidence assessed
- Specialism focus
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Very strong
- Credentials
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Strong
- Independent recognition
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Very strong
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Not assessed
- Service clarity
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Strong
Compare criminal defence solicitors in GlasgowFirm's criminal defence page (opens in a new tab)Firm states legal aid is available
Dispute Resolution
Listed, not in ranked shortlist
Outside crime, the firm lists civil litigation, defamation, director disqualification and company law
work, together with transport law and licensing. These appear as separate other legal services pages,
with the civil litigation page as the main entry point for disputes. No named civil litigation solicitor
was identified, and no fee information for this work was found.
- Dedicated civil litigation page
- Related defamation and director disqualification pages
Evidence assessed for dispute resolution
Evidence assessed
- Specialism focus
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Some evidence
- Credentials
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None found
- Independent recognition
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None found
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Not assessed
- Service clarity
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Some evidence
Compare dispute resolution solicitors in GlasgowFirm's dispute resolution page (opens in a new tab)
Solicitors and team
Named on the firm's own website at the time of verification. Check with the firm who will handle your
matter.
Credentials and independent recognition
Independent directories and awards
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Chambers UK 2027: Crime, Scotland, Band 1 (department); J D Murray Macara KC and J Gary McAteer Band 1;
Alan Gravelle Band 2 (source)
Sources and verification
This profile was last verified on 23 October 2026 using the sources below. If anything is
out of date, please submit a correction.
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Contact us: address, phone numbers (checked 23 October 2026)
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About Us: history, team composition, solicitor advocates (checked 23 October 2026)
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Criminal defence: criminal services, 24 hour service, legal aid, named solicitors (checked 23 October 2026)
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Family law: family and divorce services, funding (checked 23 October 2026)
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Other Legal Services: civil litigation and other services (checked 23 October 2026)
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Chambers UK Beltrami & Co firm profile: Chambers UK 2027 Crime Scotland Band 1 and ranked lawyers (checked 23 October 2026)
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Chambers UK Murray Macara KC: individual Band 1 ranking (checked 23 October 2026)
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Scottish Legal Aid Board Solicitor Finder: legal aid registration, phone 0141 429 2262 (checked 23 October 2026)
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