Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Paisley
Established in 1815, Walker Laird has been delivering expert legal advice and estate agency services to clients in Renfrewshire and across Scotland for over two centuries. Our success is rooted in trust, built through maintaining the highest professional standards from initial consultation to case resolution. With a dedicated team of solicitors and support staff, we specialise in family law, future planning, residential property transactions, and personal injury law.The firms current partnersRonnie McGinlay, David Forbes, and Ross McGinlayare committed to upholding our legacy of excellence while adapting to modern legal challenges. We prioritise client needs through flexible services, including home visits and free document storage, ensuring accessibility and peace of mind for all our clients.
Services
Family Law
Wills
Conveyancing
Future Planning
Estate Agency
Highlights and features
- We offer over 200 years of legal expertise in Scottish law.
- Our team includes specialist solicitors in family law and future planning.
- Client-centric approach with free introductory consultations.
- Home visit service available for added convenience.
- Award-winning estate agency combined with legal professionalism.
Services
Family Law
Walker Laird provides expert family law services, including separation, divorce, and child contact cases. Our solicitors offer pragmatic solutions tailored to clients' needs, with options for legal aid and flexible payment plans. With decades of courtroom experience, we guide clients through complex legal processes while prioritising their emotional and financial well-being.
Future Planning
Our future planning services encompass wills, power of attorney, and asset protection strategies. Led by experienced partners, we help clients secure their financial legacy and care arrangements. Free consultations and home visits ensure accessibility, while our secure document storage service safeguards important legal papers for peace of mind.
Conveyancing
Specialising in residential property transactions, Walker Laird offers fixed-fee conveyancing services with no charge for unsuccessful bids. Our team handles surveys, title reports, and loan documentation, ensuring smooth property purchases and sales. As a solicitor-led estate agency, we combine legal expertise with innovative sales strategies for first-time buyers and investors.
People
Ronnie McGinlay
Partner
With decades of experience in future planning, Ronnie McGinlay leads Walker Laird's efforts to combine traditional legal values with modern client-focused solutions. He specialises in wills and asset protection.
David Forbes
Partner
David Forbes heads the family law department, bringing extensive courtroom experience to separation, divorce, and child contact cases. He advocates for pragmatic, client-centred legal solutions.
Ross McGinlay
Partner
Ross McGinlay focuses on future planning and executries, working closely with clients to ensure their legal and financial affairs are securely managed for future contingencies.
Kathryn Gibb
Partner
Kathryn Gibb leads the conveyancing team, offering expert guidance on property transactions. Her work combines legal precision with practical support for first-time buyers and property investors.
Questions
What legal services does Walker Laird offer?
We specialise in family law, future planning, conveyancing, personal injury claims, and estate agency services across Renfrewshire and Scotland.
Do you offer free initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide free introductory meetings for future planning and no charge for the first 30 minutes of family law consultations.
Can I get home visits for legal services?
Yes, we offer free home visits during normal hours or evenings/weekends for future planning consultations.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Paisley, Renfrew, Glasgow, and surrounding regions in Scotland.
How much are conveyancing fees?
We offer fixed-fee conveyancing with no charge if your property bid is unsuccessful. Specific costs discussed during consultation.
Reviews (5)
Les Thomson
Nov 23, 2021
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Walker Laird are excellent. So professional and helpful. Stuart came to our house and instantly took a liking to him due to his professionalism and pleasant manner. Yvonne and Holly dealt with us on a daily basis. They were superb!! They made us feel we were their only clients!! To make people feel like is a rare quality!! Overall I cannot praise you all high enough!!
Susan Adam
Sep 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Sold my house with Walker Laird Renfrew. Professional service from start to finish. Staff very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the whole process. Would recommend their service to anyone looking to sell their property
Sold my house with Walker Laird Renfrew. Professional service from start to finish. Staff very knowledgeable and supportive throughout the whole process. Would recommend their service to anyone looking to sell their property
Eleanor Cordingley
Sep 16, 2021
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Walker Laird just recently dealt with the sale of our house. Fantastic service especially from Yvonne who constantly kept in touch and steered us calmly through the whole process. Everyone was really helpful and the sale went through promptly and efficiently.
Tracy Peacock
Sep 13, 2021
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A huge thank you to all at Walker Laird for managing the sale of our home. Even after a slight hiccup out of all our control, you kept us motivated and relaxed throughout the process. Above and beyond from Yvonne and Julie, really everyone was extremely helpful and soo friendly. Will be seeing you all again, when we are ready to buy!
Danielle Durrant
Sep 03, 2021
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Such a professional, caring & wonderful team! Thank you so much to the Renfrew branch who took the stress away from me selling my home while I was ill. Every phone call and update was amazing. I was always kept up to date. If I could give you more than 5* I would 🙂 so glad I went with a great team! I will be recommending Walker Laird to everyone.
