Law firm profile

Lindsays

Lindsays is a Scottish law firm that traces its origins to Edinburgh in 1815 and now has offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth and Crieff. Its Glasgow office is on Queen Street in the city centre. In September 2026 the firm completed a merger with the Glasgow practice Dallas McMillan, which the firm says took its Glasgow team to more than 120 people. Lindsays acts for individuals, families, businesses, charities and rural clients. Personal services include family law, wills and executries, residential property, personal injury and clinical negligence, employment and immigration, while business clients are advised on corporate deals, commercial property, employment and commercial disputes.

Legal services offered in Glasgow

Family Law

Ranked 3rd in Glasgow

The family team advises on residence and contact for children, co-parenting, the position of grandparents, child maintenance and relocation, including cross-border disputes, alongside separation, cohabitation and nuptial agreements. A fixed fee preliminary advice package is offered. The team is headed by Glasgow partner Alison McKee, an accredited specialist in family law and child law. The firm states it does not offer family legal aid.

  • Dedicated family law pages for children, separation, divorce, cohabitation, adoption and surrogacy
  • Head of Family Law Alison McKee is Glasgow-based and accredited in family law and child law
  • Ranked Tier 2 for Family in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
  • Fixed fee preliminary advice package offered
Evidence assessed for family law

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Very strong
Credentials
Very strong
Independent recognition
Strong
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Good
Service clarity
Strong
Evidence score (how this works)87/100

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Divorce

Ranked 3rd in Glasgow

The divorce and dissolution page covers negotiation, mediation, collaborative practice and litigation, advice on the family home, matrimonial and non-matrimonial property, pension sharing and the enforceability of nuptial and cohabitation agreements, and cross-border divorces. A fixed fee preliminary advice package sets out options and likely costs. Legal aid is not offered for family matters.

  • Dedicated divorce and dissolution service page
  • Glasgow-based head of family law is an accredited family law specialist
  • Family practice ranked Tier 2 in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
Evidence assessed for divorce

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Very strong
Credentials
Very strong
Independent recognition
Strong
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Good
Service clarity
Strong
Evidence score (how this works)87/100

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Conveyancing

Ranked 2nd in Glasgow

Lindsays combines estate agency with conveyancing, acting for buyers from offer to completion and for sellers from the Home Report to handing over keys. The team also advises on the tax aspects of property transactions and on buy to let investments. The page names a sizeable residential team but does not publish conveyancing fees.

  • Dedicated buying and selling page backed by an estate agency arm
  • Large named residential property team
  • Glasgow listed among the offices serving residential clients
Evidence assessed for conveyancing

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
None found
Independent recognition
None found
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Good
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)44/100

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Employment Law

Listed, not in ranked shortlist

Employment advice for individuals covers settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance processes, redundancy, contracts and restrictive covenants, holiday pay and Employment Tribunal claims for unfair and constructive dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing. A separate business team advises employers. The firm also provides legal services to members of the Unite and Accord trade unions.

  • Dedicated employment page for individuals and separate employer services
  • Ranked Tier 4 for Employment in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
Evidence assessed for employment law

Evidence assessed

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

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Personal Injury

Ranked 7th in Glasgow

The personal injury team handles road traffic, workplace, industrial disease, serious injury, fatal accident and product liability claims, and represents clients at public inquiries. It is led from Glasgow by partner Lauren Pasi and was enlarged by the September 2026 merger with Dallas McMillan, whose lawyers also practised in injury work. An initial assessment is free and without obligation.

  • Dedicated personal injury page with a large named team
  • Head of Personal Injury Lauren Pasi is Glasgow-based
  • Ranked Tier 2 for Personal injury: pursuer in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
Evidence assessed for personal injury

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Very strong
Credentials
None found
Independent recognition
Strong
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Good
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)65/100

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Wills and Estate Planning

Ranked 2nd in Glasgow

The private client team prepares wills, including provision for children and charitable gifts, and advises on estate planning, trusts for young or vulnerable beneficiaries, inheritance tax and powers of attorney, and the service page lists a large team of partners and solicitors. Glasgow partner Aileen Entwistle, a STEP member and notary public, joined the team in May 2026.

  • Dedicated wills page plus separate pages for trusts, powers of attorney and succession planning
  • Glasgow private client partner Aileen Entwistle is a STEP member
  • Ranked Tier 2 for Personal tax, trusts and executries in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
Evidence assessed for wills and estate planning

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Very strong
Credentials
Some evidence
Independent recognition
Strong
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Good
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)73/100

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Executry

Ranked 1st in Glasgow

The executry page explains the steps from a death through to Confirmation, tax compliance for inheritance, capital gains and income tax, asset searches including cryptocurrency, estates with foreign or business assets, bonds of caution for intestate estates and executor insurance. The firm publishes an executry schedule of charges and handles disputes over wills and estates.

  • Dedicated executry page with a detailed explanation of the process
  • Executry schedule of charges published by the firm
  • Ranked Tier 2 for Personal tax, trusts and executries in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
Evidence assessed for executry

Evidence assessed

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

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Commercial

Ranked 9th in Glasgow

The corporate team advises on buying and selling businesses, including deal structure, earn-outs, due diligence, warranties and confidentiality agreements, and works with sectors such as technology, renewables, hospitality, pharmacies, nurseries and professional practices. Business services also cover commercial contracts, equity funding, company restructuring and fixed fee consultancy packages.

  • Dedicated corporate and commercial service pages for businesses
  • Named corporate team of partners and associates
  • Ranked Tier 4 for Corporate and commercial: Edinburgh and Glasgow in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
Evidence assessed for commercial

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
None found
Independent recognition
Some evidence
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Not assessed
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)51/100

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Immigration

Listed, not in ranked shortlist

Immigration advice for individuals covers partner, skilled worker, student, global talent, innovator founder, health and care worker and visitor visas, British citizenship and reviews of refused applications. The team is led by partner Gurjit Pall. A fixed fee initial consultation includes a written summary and a fee estimate for further work. Employers are advised separately on sponsorship.

  • Dedicated immigration and visas page for individuals and a business immigration page
  • Named immigration partner
  • Fixed fee initial consultation described
Evidence assessed for immigration

Evidence assessed

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

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Medical Negligence

Ranked 6th in Glasgow

The clinical negligence service covers misdiagnosis, birth injuries, surgical errors, dental negligence, cosmetic surgery, sepsis, hospital infections and laser treatment complications. The work is handled within the personal injury department headed by Glasgow partner Lauren Pasi, whose profile lists clinical negligence among her areas. The page does not describe the fee arrangement.

  • Dedicated medical and dental negligence page
  • Ranked Tier 1 for Medical negligence: pursuer in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
  • Department head is Glasgow-based
Evidence assessed for medical negligence

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
None found
Independent recognition
Very strong
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Good
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)64/100

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Dispute Resolution

Ranked 10th in Glasgow

The disputes team handles commercial contract, company and partnership, property, professional negligence, insolvency and regulatory disputes, as well as judicial review, using court action or arbitration, expert determination and mediation. The team includes a solicitor advocate and a debt recovery unit. Separate pages cover private property, housing and will disputes for individuals.

  • Dedicated commercial disputes page plus disputes pages for individuals
  • Team includes a solicitor advocate and debt recovery specialists
  • Ranked Tier 4 for Commercial litigation in The Legal 500 UK Scotland
Evidence assessed for dispute resolution

Evidence assessed

Specialism focus
Strong
Credentials
Limited
Independent recognition
Some evidence
Glasgow presence
Strong
Client feedback
Not assessed
Service clarity
Good
Evidence score (how this works)56/100

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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

  • Alison McKee: Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Family Law and in Child Law (source)

Independent directories and awards

  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Private client, Family, Tier 2 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026; edition year not labelled on the page) (source)
  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Private client, Family, Tier 2 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Employment, Tier 4 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Insurance, Personal injury: pursuer, Tier 2 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Private client, Personal tax, trusts and executries, Tier 2 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
  • Aileen Entwistle named Solicitor of the Year at the Herald Law Awards for Scotland, November 2025 (firm-reported on her profile page) (source)
  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Corporate and commercial: Edinburgh and Glasgow, Tier 4 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Insurance, Medical negligence: pursuer, Tier 1 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
  • The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Dispute resolution, Commercial litigation, Tier 4 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)

Client review information

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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. Lindsays Glasgow contact: Glasgow address, phone, email, other offices (checked 23 October 2026)
  2. Lindsays Glasgow office: Glasgow address and phone (checked 23 October 2026)
  3. Our history: founded 1815 (checked 23 October 2026)
  4. Lindsays completes merger with Dallas McMillan: September 2026 merger, Glasgow headcount (checked 23 October 2026)
  5. Residence, Contact and Parental Rights: family services, no family legal aid (checked 23 October 2026)
  6. Divorce and dissolution: divorce services, fixed fee package, no legal aid (checked 23 October 2026)
  7. Wills: wills services (checked 23 October 2026)
  8. Executries: executry services, charges schedule (checked 23 October 2026)
  9. Buying and selling your home: conveyancing services (checked 23 October 2026)
  10. Employment matters for individuals: employment services (checked 23 October 2026)
  11. Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals: corporate services, team (checked 23 October 2026)
  12. Commercial disputes: dispute resolution services (checked 23 October 2026)
  13. Personal injury claims: PI services, team (checked 23 October 2026)
  14. Medical Negligence Lawyers Scotland: medical negligence services (checked 23 October 2026)
  15. Immigration law and visas: immigration services, team (checked 23 October 2026)
  16. Alison McKee profile: role, Glasgow office, accreditation (checked 23 October 2026)
  17. Lauren Pasi profile: role, Glasgow office (checked 23 October 2026)
  18. Aileen Entwistle profile: role, Glasgow office, STEP, award (checked 23 October 2026)
  19. Legal 500 Lindsays Scotland rankings: tier rankings (checked 23 October 2026)
  20. Lindsays Trustpilot reviews: review rating and count (checked 23 October 2026)
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