Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Ayrshire
Established over a century ago, our firm has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive legal solutions with integrity and professionalism. With four offices across Ayrshire, we offer face-to-face consultations with a team of five solicitors and six paralegals, supported by dedicated assistants. Our expertise spans property transactions, business acquisitions, estate planning, and agricultural law, reflecting our deep-rooted understanding of both individual and corporate client needs.We prioritise clear communication and personalised service, ensuring clients receive tailored advice throughout every legal process. Our estate agency division complements our legal services, providing seamless support for property transactions. Backed by generations of experience, we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of client care and legal excellence.
Services
Property Transactions
Business Acquisitions
Wills & Estate Planning
Power of Attorney
Agricultural Law
Conveyancing Services
Executry Management
Land & Tenancy Advice
Commercial Legal Support
Home Report Assistance
Highlights and features
- We combine over 100 years of legal expertise with modern client-focused practices
- Our multi-office presence ensures accessible legal support across Ayrshire
- Integrated legal and estate agency services streamline property transactions
- Experienced team specialises in complex agricultural and business law matters
- Proven track record with 5,000+ satisfied clients since establishment
Services
Property Transactions
We handle residential and commercial property purchases and sales, advising on pricing strategy, managing missives, and completing conveyancing processes. Our integrated estate agency support ensures smooth transactions from valuation to settlement, with dedicated paralegals assisting across all office locations.
Business Acquisitions
Specialising in business purchases, sales, and relocations, we negotiate optimal pricing, manage TUPE compliance, and coordinate with surveyors and accountants. Our solicitors handle contract negotiations, staff transitions, and property transfers, providing comprehensive legal support throughout the business acquisition process.
Wills & Estate Planning
Our experts create legally sound wills to ensure asset distribution according to your wishes while minimising inheritance tax liabilities. We provide guardianship arrangements for children and comprehensive estate planning services, supported by specialist executry management professionals to handle post-death administration.
Agricultural Law
With over a century of experience, we advise on farm purchases, sales, tenancies, and land matters. Our team handles agricultural property transactions and succession planning, building on our 2010 acquisition of specialist firm Howats to enhance our rural law expertise.
Power of Attorney
We prepare tailored power of attorney arrangements to ensure your financial and care decisions are managed by trusted representatives during incapacity. Our solicitors create bespoke documents covering property, financial, and personal welfare matters with appropriate legal safeguards.
People
Andrew McVean
Director
Specialising in private client and commercial law, Andrew provides expert legal guidance with particular focus on agricultural matters across Mauchline and Cumnock offices.
Lynne Jeffery
Director
Leading conveyancing and private client services in Ayr, Lynne combines legal expertise with practical solutions for residential and commercial property transactions.
Morven Howell
Partner
Specialising in property and personal legal matters, Morven delivers comprehensive legal support to clients in Troon and surrounding areas.
Marion Wyllie
Property Manager
Managing estate agency operations in Cumnock, Marion oversees property valuations, marketing strategies, and client support for residential transactions.
Alastair McIntyre
Associate
Focusing on private client and commercial law in Mauchline, Alastair provides tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses across Ayrshire.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in property transactions, business law, wills and executries, agricultural law, and commercial legal support across Ayrshire.
Do you offer estate agency services?
Yes, our integrated estate agency assists with property valuations, marketing strategies, and home report requirements alongside our legal services.
How many offices do you operate from?
We maintain four offices in Ayr, Cumnock, Troon, and Mauchline to better serve clients across Ayrshire.
What experience does your team have?
Our team includes five solicitors and six paralegals with combined experience spanning over 100 years in legal practice.
