Law firm profile

Jones Whyte

Jones Whyte is a Glasgow headquartered law firm set up in 2013 by Ross Jones and Greg Whyte, with its main office at Fyfe Chambers on West George Street and a second staffed office in Edinburgh. The firm also lists Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness as locations. It acts mainly for private individuals across a broad range of work, with personal injury and clinical negligence claims forming a large part of the practice. Other services include family law and divorce, residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, executries, immigration, employment and court litigation, along with business work such as commercial property and debt recovery. Private client lawyers are dual qualified in Scots and English law. Injury claims are offered on a no win no fee basis, and a number of other services are sold at fixed fees.

Legal services offered in Glasgow

Family Law

Ranked 10th in Glasgow

The family team advises on child residence and contact, relocation, guardianship, adoption, surrogacy, protective orders, cohabitation and prenuptial agreements, grandparents' rights and the family home. It offers collaborative law and post separation counselling support. Fixed fee packages and deferred payment are available in some cases, and the firm states it does not offer legal aid. Several partners are named on the page.

  • Dedicated family law pages covering children, agreements and collaborative law
  • Partners Cameron Shaw, Charles Brown and Lynsey Brown named on the family law page
  • Fixed fee options and monthly cost updates described
  • Listed in Tier 3 of the Legal 500 Scotland family ranking
Evidence assessed for family law

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
Limited
Independent recognition
Good
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Strong
Evidence score (how this works)64/100

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Divorce

Ranked 9th in Glasgow

The divorce page explains the grounds for divorce in Scotland and covers financial settlements, child maintenance, spousal aliment and registered separation agreements, including matters with significant matrimonial assets. A fixed fee first consultation is offered, along with fixed fee packages and deferred payment options. The firm states it does not take legal aid divorce cases.

  • Dedicated divorce page explaining Scottish grounds and financial provision
  • Fixed fee initial consultation and deferred payment options described
  • Named partners including Cameron Shaw and Charles Brown
  • Listed in Tier 3 of the Legal 500 Scotland family ranking
Evidence assessed for divorce

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
Limited
Independent recognition
Good
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Strong
Evidence score (how this works)64/100

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Conveyancing

Ranked 6th in Glasgow

The property team handles residential purchases and sales for individuals, including first time buyers, new builds and auction purchases, as well as remortgages, title transfers, mortgage discharges and equity release. Commercial property purchases, sales and leases are dealt with separately. Fees are given as a quote after enquiry, with an online quote form available.

  • Dedicated property and conveyancing pages for buyers, sellers and remortgages
  • Online conveyancing quote form available
  • Associate Neil Robertson named on the property page
Evidence assessed for conveyancing

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Good
Credentials
None found
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)41/100

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Employment Law

Listed, not in ranked shortlist

The employment page covers unfair and constructive dismissal, settlement agreements, pay disputes, maternity and flexible working rights, discrimination, sexual harassment, redundancy, bullying, disciplinary matters and grievances, with representation at the Employment Tribunal. The page is written for individuals with workplace problems but does not say whether the firm also acts for employers, and no employment lawyers are named on it.

  • Dedicated employment law service page listing tribunal and settlement work
  • Offers Employment Tribunal representation according to the firm
Evidence assessed for employment law

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Some evidence
Credentials
None found
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Some evidence
Evidence score (how this works)34/100

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Personal Injury

Ranked 4th in Glasgow

The personal injury team acts for individuals in road traffic, workplace, public place, fatal accident, industrial disease, abuse and poisoning claims, and also offers rehabilitation support. A partner who is a solicitor advocate handles court work. Claims are funded by a no win no fee agreement, and the service page explains that the success fee includes after the event insurance cover and sets out the circumstances in which a client could be liable for costs.

  • Detailed personal injury service pages covering a wide range of accident types
  • Listed in Tier 3 of the Legal 500 Scotland ranking for Personal injury: pursuer
  • Partner Michael McLean is a solicitor advocate, per the firm site
  • Funding terms and costs risks explained on the service page
Evidence assessed for personal injury

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Very strong
Credentials
Some evidence
Independent recognition
Good
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Very strong
Service clarity
Very strong
Evidence score (how this works)77/100

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Wills and Estate Planning

Ranked 9th in Glasgow

The private client team drafts single, mirror and trust wills, powers of attorney and a range of trusts, and gives inheritance tax planning advice. An online will service is offered alongside face to face appointments. Wills are sold at a fixed price agreed in writing before work begins, which includes VAT, outlays and will storage. The team is dual qualified in Scots and English law.

  • Dedicated wills and estate planning pages including trusts and inheritance tax
  • Fixed fee wills with price agreed in writing in advance
  • Partner Ross Anderson named as leading estate planning work
Evidence assessed for wills and estate planning

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
Limited
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Strong
Evidence score (how this works)52/100

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Executry

Ranked 9th in Glasgow

A bereavement team applies for confirmation, administers estates with or without a will, advises on legal rights and handles executor dative applications and small estates. It also deals with probate in England and Wales. The firm says no payment is needed up front, fixed fees apply to applications, and files are independently checked by a law accountant.

  • Dedicated executry page covering Scottish confirmation and estate administration
  • Partner Stephanie Hutton named as part of the bereavement team
  • Fee approach, including independent fee assessment, explained
Evidence assessed for executry

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
Limited
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Strong
Evidence score (how this works)52/100

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Commercial

Listed, not in ranked shortlist

The business section covers commercial property purchases, sales and leases, buying and selling businesses, commercial debt recovery, commercial mortgages, business immigration and commercial litigation including contract, partnership, director and franchise disputes. Two partners who are solicitor advocates are named. The page is aimed at business owners and self employed clients and does not publish fees.

  • Business and commercial section listing property, transactional and dispute services
  • Partners Deborah Carmichael and Michael McLean are solicitor advocates, per the firm site
Evidence assessed for commercial

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Some evidence
Credentials
Limited
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Good
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)38/100

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Immigration

Listed, not in ranked shortlist

The immigration team handles citizenship and settlement, spouse, student, ancestry, health and care worker and business visas, visa extensions, fresh asylum claims, statelessness and travel documents, and challenges by administrative and judicial review. Applications are priced by personalised quote covering legal and Home Office fees. The main service page is framed around Edinburgh, and the site does not say which office the team works from.

  • Dedicated immigration pages covering personal and business routes
  • Named immigration lawyers including Associate Phulah Pall
  • Judicial review and administrative review work listed
Evidence assessed for immigration

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Good
Credentials
None found
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Some evidence
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)35/100

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Medical Negligence

Ranked 4th in Glasgow

The clinical negligence team is led by a partner who is a Law Society of Scotland accredited specialist in clinical negligence. It acts for patients and families in claims involving misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, GP and hospital failings, birth and maternity injury, dental and cosmetic surgery negligence, and deaths linked to treatment. Claims are offered on a no win no fee basis that includes after the event insurance.

  • Partner Chloe Sneddon is described on the firm site as a Law Society of Scotland accredited specialist in clinical negligence
  • Ranked Band 3 for Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant (Scotland) in Chambers UK 2027, attributed to the Glasgow office
  • Listed in Tier 5 of the Legal 500 Scotland ranking for Medical negligence: pursuer
Evidence assessed for medical negligence

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
Strong
Independent recognition
Good
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Very strong
Service clarity
Very strong
Evidence score (how this works)80/100

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Dispute Resolution

Listed, not in ranked shortlist

The disputes team acts for individuals and businesses in commercial and contract disputes, property and boundary disputes, landlord and tenant matters, will disputes, debt recovery, defamation, professional negligence claims, judicial review and fatal accident inquiries. It also represents people who have been served with court papers. Court work is supported by a partner who is a solicitor advocate. Fees are not published.

  • Dedicated disputes and litigation page with a wide list of matter types
  • Partner and solicitor advocate Michael McLean named on the page
  • Acts for both individuals and businesses, according to the page
Evidence assessed for dispute resolution

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Good
Credentials
Limited
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Strong
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)45/100

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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

Law Society of Scotland accredited specialists

  • Chloe Sneddon: Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Clinical (Medical) Negligence (source)

Independent directories and awards

  • Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Family, Tier 3 (edition year not shown on the ranking page) (source)
  • Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Personal injury: pursuer, Tier 3 (edition year not shown on the ranking page) (source)
  • Chambers UK 2027: Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant, Scotland, Band 3 (source)
  • Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Medical negligence: pursuer, Tier 5 (edition year not shown on the ranking page) (source)

Client review information

Figures as published on each platform on the date shown. We do not host reviews and cannot verify individual reviews.

  • Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 2,600 reviews, checked 23 October 2026 (view on Trustpilot)

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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  1. Contact us: Glasgow address, phone, email, offices (checked 23 October 2026)
  2. About us: founding year, founders, staff numbers (checked 23 October 2026)
  3. Jones Whyte homepage: service areas (checked 23 October 2026)
  4. Personal injury claims: PI services, funding, team (checked 23 October 2026)
  5. Medical negligence claims: medical negligence services, accredited specialist (checked 23 October 2026)
  6. Employment law: employment services (checked 23 October 2026)
  7. Family law: family services, fees, team (checked 23 October 2026)
  8. Divorce lawyer: divorce services, no legal aid (checked 23 October 2026)
  9. Property and conveyancing: conveyancing services (checked 23 October 2026)
  10. Wills: wills and estate planning services, fixed fees (checked 23 October 2026)
  11. Probate and executry: executry services (checked 23 October 2026)
  12. Business and commercial: commercial services (checked 23 October 2026)
  13. Immigration: immigration services (checked 23 October 2026)
  14. Disputes, court actions and litigation: dispute resolution services (checked 23 October 2026)
  15. Chambers and Partners: Jones Whyte: Chambers UK 2027 ranking (checked 23 October 2026)
  16. Legal 500 Scotland: Personal injury: pursuer: Tier 3 ranking (checked 23 October 2026)
  17. Legal 500 Scotland: Medical negligence: pursuer: Tier 5 ranking (checked 23 October 2026)
  18. Jones Whyte on Trustpilot: review rating and count (checked 23 October 2026)
  19. Legal 500 Scotland: Family: Tier 3 (checked 23 October 2026)
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