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.
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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
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Very strong
- Credentials
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Very strong
- Independent recognition
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Strong
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Strong
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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
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Very strong
- Credentials
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Very strong
- Independent recognition
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Strong
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Strong
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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
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Strong
- 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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Good
- Service clarity
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Good
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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
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Strong
- Credentials
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None found
- Independent recognition
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Some evidence
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Good
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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
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Very strong
- Credentials
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None found
- Independent recognition
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Strong
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Good
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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
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Very strong
- Credentials
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Some evidence
- Independent recognition
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Strong
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Good
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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
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Very strong
- Credentials
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Some evidence
- Independent recognition
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Strong
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Very strong
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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
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Strong
- Credentials
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None found
- Independent recognition
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Some evidence
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Not assessed
- Service clarity
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Good
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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
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Good
- Credentials
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None found
- Independent recognition
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None found
- Glasgow presence
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Good
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Strong
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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
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Strong
- Credentials
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None found
- Independent recognition
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Very strong
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Good
- Service clarity
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Good
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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
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Strong
- Credentials
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Limited
- Independent recognition
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Some evidence
- Glasgow presence
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Strong
- Client feedback
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Not assessed
- Service clarity
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Good
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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
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Alison McKee: Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Family Law and in Child Law (source)
Independent directories and awards
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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)
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The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Private client, Family, Tier 2 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on
23 October 2026) (source)
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The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Employment, Tier 4 (current rankings viewed on legal500.com on 23 October
2026) (source)
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The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Insurance, Personal injury: pursuer, Tier 2 (current rankings viewed on
legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
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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)
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Aileen Entwistle named Solicitor of the Year at the Herald Law Awards for Scotland, November 2025
(firm-reported on her profile page) (source)
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The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Corporate and commercial: Edinburgh and Glasgow, Tier 4 (current rankings
viewed on legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
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The Legal 500 UK, Scotland: Insurance, Medical negligence: pursuer, Tier 1 (current rankings viewed on
legal500.com on 23 October 2026) (source)
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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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individual reviews.
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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Lindsays Glasgow contact: Glasgow address, phone, email, other offices (checked 23 October 2026)
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Lindsays Glasgow office: Glasgow address and phone (checked 23 October 2026)
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Our history: founded 1815 (checked 23 October 2026)
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Lindsays completes merger with Dallas McMillan: September 2026 merger, Glasgow headcount (checked 23 October 2026)
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Residence, Contact and Parental Rights: family services, no family legal aid (checked 23 October 2026)
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Divorce and dissolution: divorce services, fixed fee package, no legal aid (checked 23 October 2026)
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Wills: wills services (checked 23 October 2026)
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Executries: executry services, charges schedule (checked 23 October 2026)
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Buying and selling your home: conveyancing services (checked 23 October 2026)
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Employment matters for individuals: employment services (checked 23 October 2026)
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Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals: corporate services, team (checked 23 October 2026)
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Commercial disputes: dispute resolution services (checked 23 October 2026)
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Personal injury claims: PI services, team (checked 23 October 2026)
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Medical Negligence Lawyers Scotland: medical negligence services (checked 23 October 2026)
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Immigration law and visas: immigration services, team (checked 23 October 2026)
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Alison McKee profile: role, Glasgow office, accreditation (checked 23 October 2026)
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Lauren Pasi profile: role, Glasgow office (checked 23 October 2026)
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Aileen Entwistle profile: role, Glasgow office, STEP, award (checked 23 October 2026)
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Legal 500 Lindsays Scotland rankings: tier rankings (checked 23 October 2026)
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Lindsays Trustpilot reviews: review rating and count (checked 23 October 2026)
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