Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Edinburgh & Glasgow
Established in Edinburgh over a century ago, Gibson Kerr has built a reputation for continuity and stability in legal services. Our small team of specialists focuses exclusively on family law, personal law, and property law, ensuring every client receives tailored attention. We prioritise understanding individual circumstances to deliver practical solutions, combining decades of collective experience with formal accreditations and professional memberships.Our approach emphasizes clear communication, transparent fee structures, and timely responses, supported by a commitment to data protection and ethical practice. Clients benefit from our expertise in navigating complex legal matters with compassion, whether through divorce proceedings, estate planning, or property transactions. This client-centric philosophy has earned us recognition for professionalism and reliability across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Services
Divorce in Scotland
Separation Agreements
International Divorce
Cohabitation Rights
Civil Partnership Dissolution
Child Law
International Relocation
Adoption
Wills
Power of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We have over a hundred years of combined legal expertise in Edinburgh.
- Our small team specialises in family, personal, and property law.
- We provide tailored services with honest communication in plain English.
- We guarantee transparent fee discussions and regular progress updates.
- We comply with strict data protection and ethical practice standards.
What people say
Professional and courteous
Efficient and sensitive handling
Calm, focused manner
Clear prompt responses
Remarkable outcomes achieved
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, separation agreements, and child custody matters with sensitivity. We provide clear guidance on financial settlements and cohabitation rights, prioritising children's welfare. Clients benefit from our experience in complex cases including international divorce and civil partnership dissolution.
Personal Law
We offer comprehensive personal law services including wills, power of attorney, and executries. Our team advises on inheritance tax planning, trust creation, and care cost management. Clients receive practical solutions for estate planning and dispute resolution through mediation or litigation.
Property Law
Our property law services cover residential and commercial transactions, equity release, and property disputes. We guide clients through buying, selling, and property transfers with transparent fee structures. Expertise includes LBTT calculations and home report preparation for Scottish properties.
Wills and Power of Attorney
We create legally sound wills and power of attorney documents tailored to individual circumstances. Our services include trust creation, inheritance planning, and guardianship arrangements. Clients receive clear explanations of legal requirements and options for protecting their assets.
Executries
We manage estate administration processes including probate applications, asset distribution, and tax compliance. Our team handles complex cases involving foreign assets and contested wills, providing support through the entire executry process with regular client updates.
People
Beverley Cottrell
Solicitor
Specialises in property transactions with expertise in complex negotiations. Recognised for achieving successful outcomes in challenging property sales while maintaining clear client communication throughout the process.
Lindsay Maclean
Wills and Estates Specialist
Focuses on estate planning and will creation, providing sensitive guidance during critical life events. Known for thoroughness in handling urgent will preparations and trust arrangements with compassionate client support.
Donald Towsey
Conveyancing Solicitor
Experienced in residential property transactions with a calm, methodical approach. Praised for prompt responses and clear communication during complex conveyancing processes, ensuring client confidence throughout property transfers.
Susie
Family Law Solicitor
Supports clients through difficult family law matters with empathy and practical solutions. Recognised for reducing client stress during emotionally challenging situations while maintaining professional legal standards.
Katie Marshall
Estate Planning Lawyer
Specialises in will creation and trust arrangements, making complex legal concepts accessible. Clients appreciate her patient explanations and ability to simplify estate planning processes for long-term security.
Questions
What areas of law does Gibson Kerr specialise in?
We specialise in family law, personal law, and property law, covering services from divorce proceedings to will creation and property transactions across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee packages for family law matters starting at £295 and offer fixed fee options for wills and power of attorney services upon request.
How do you handle international legal matters?
Our team has experience with international divorce cases, cross-border child relocation, and foreign estates with assets in Scotland, providing tailored solutions for complex jurisdictional issues.
What accessibility options are available?
We offer flexible arrangements for clients with mobility issues or communication requirements, including remote meetings and adjusted documentation formats to ensure accessible legal services.
Are parking facilities available at your offices?
On-street metered parking is available outside our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, with detailed tariff information provided on our website for client convenience.
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Reviews (7)
Chelsea Watt
Dec 28, 2021
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Critical:Responsiveness
Not efficient when it comes to contacting their clients. Very slow at moving things forward, takes 2 years to put your property on the market.
Not efficient when it comes to contacting their clients. Very slow at moving things forward, takes 2 years to put your property on the market.
Malcolm Stout
Aug 30, 2021
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Some years ago I used Gibson and Kerr aka Lindsay Maclean to structure our previous Wills (first ones). She explained everything in the necessary detail and provided excellent service. Since then Lindsay provided some excellent and "non invoiced" advice on "other" related issues on gifting and the best way to record such. Her response was both timely and well qualified. More recently we have updated our Will's and Lindsay provided excellent advice helping us think through our Wills and IHT implications based on our new circumstances. Overall a first class, professional and friendly service and
Jonathan Milne
Jul 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I am grateful to Gibson Kerr Family Law Solicitors for their hard work and professionalism in dealing with my divorce, especially during such difficult times. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for legal services.
I am grateful to Gibson Kerr Family Law Solicitors for their hard work and professionalism in dealing with my divorce, especially during such difficult times. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for legal services.
Go Swans
Feb 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Always use Gibson Kerr with our property transactions who are very easy to communicate with. Very detailed in all their work and you are constantly kept up to date throughout each transaction. Very transparent upfront pricing.
Always use Gibson Kerr with our property transactions who are very easy to communicate with. Very detailed in all their work and you are constantly kept up to date throughout each transaction. Very transparent upfront pricing.
Borja Guerra
Dec 18, 2020
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Gibson Kerr Family Law Solicitors in Edinburgh have been extraordinary in helping me with my divorce and contact with my children, my special "thank you" goes to Caroline MacBeath and Fiona Rasmusen. I have felt supported and taken care of by the team and company on far more grounds than just the legal aspects. Emotional intelligence is needed additional to technical knowledge; even more when young children are involved in the divorce. Without your absolutely fantastic, quick and professional help and support, I am afraid it would not have been possible for my ex-wife and I to come to a solid fair
Ryan J. Mitchell
Jul 03, 2020
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Gibson Kerr Family Law Solicitors in Edinburgh helped me with establishing my parental rights and responsibilities. Fiona helped me become more involved in my sons life. It means very much to me being involved in my sons education and upbringing. I will continue to do right by my son, to pursue legal rights and responsibilities and to raise him as best I can. The world needs more people like Fiona and the guys at Shared Parenting Scotland. Thanks again for doing so much right were unfortunately is has been treated wrong.
Ash Boddy
Jun 29, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Thanks to Sue Anne and the team for all your assistance with my separation this year. I couldn't have done it without you.
Thanks to Sue Anne and the team for all your assistance with my separation this year. I couldn't have done it without you.
