Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Livingston
Purdie Maclean is a respected law firm based in Livingston, serving clients across West Lothian, the Central Belt, and beyond. Our dedicated team of legal professionals prioritises client needs, offering tailored solutions in conveyancing, commercial, and personal legal services. With decades of combined experience, we focus on delivering practical advice and effective problem-solving, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and exceptional outcomes. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our client-centric approach, which emphasizes transparency, expertise, and long-term relationships. We specialise in residential and commercial property transactions, executries, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, supporting individuals and businesses through complex legal processes.Our reputation for reliability and approachability has been built over years of serving diverse clients, including property owners, developers, and families. We pride ourselves on making legal matters accessible and stress-free, combining technical proficiency with compassionate service. Whether assisting with property acquisitions, estate planning, or business transactions, our focus remains on achieving the best possible results for our clients. This dedication to quality and client satisfaction underpins every aspect of our practice.
Services
Commercial Conveyancing
Residential Conveyancing
Executries
Power Of Attorney
Trusts
Wills
Probate
Estate Planning
Property Transactions
Asset Protection
Highlights and features
- We have over 38 years of combined experience in Scottish legal practice.
- Our team provides plain-language advice tailored to individual client needs.
- We specialise in residential and commercial property transactions across Scotland.
- Our client-centric approach prioritises transparency and stress-free legal processes.
- We offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and executries.
Services
Commercial Conveyancing
We handle all aspects of commercial property law, including purchases, sales, and lease agreements for businesses and developers. Our team provides expert guidance on secured lending, property investments, and lease negotiations. With extensive experience in industrial and retail property transactions, we ensure smooth processes for landlords and tenants across Scotland.
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service supports property buyers and sellers through every stage of the transaction. We specialise in home purchases, sales, equity releases, and mortgage restructurings. With local market expertise in West Lothian, we make property transfers straightforward and stress-free for clients throughout Scotland.
Executries
We provide compassionate support for estate administration following bereavement. Our services include obtaining confirmation (probate), asset distribution, and executor appointments. We handle court and tax authority requirements efficiently while offering sensitive guidance to families managing deceased estates and property transfers.
Wills & Trusts
Our wills and trusts service protects clients' assets and ensures their wishes are fulfilled. We create tailored wills, establish trusts for care fee protection, and advise on inheritance tax planning. We help clients safeguard family assets against risks while providing clear guidance on guardianship and charitable legacies.
Power Of Attorney
We assist clients in setting up continuing and welfare powers of attorney to manage financial and healthcare decisions. Our team ensures proper registration with the Office of the Public Guardian while explaining clients' options for appointing trusted representatives to act on their behalf during incapacity.
People
Andrew Purdie
Director, Solicitor & Notary Public
With 38 years' experience, Andrew specialises in commercial property transactions, trusts, and executries. He provides expert legal guidance to businesses and individuals while maintaining a client-focused approach to complex legal matters.
Joy Maclean
Director, Solicitor & Notary Public
Joy brings 23 years' expertise in residential conveyancing and estate administration. She focuses on making property transactions and legal processes accessible for clients while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle residential and commercial property matters across West Lothian, including Livingston, Bathgate, Whitburn, Armadale, and throughout Scotland.
How do you support clients during estate administration?
We guide executors through probate processes, manage asset distribution, and handle court requirements while providing compassionate support during bereavement.
What types of wills do you create?
We draft comprehensive wills covering property transfers, guardianship arrangements, charitable legacies, and inheritance tax planning tailored to individual circumstances.
Can you help with commercial lease agreements?
Yes, we prepare and review commercial leases, advise on secured lending, and represent both landlords and tenants in property transactions across Scotland.
How do you protect assets through trusts?
We establish trusts to safeguard assets against care fees, divorce, and business risks while ensuring proper management according to clients' specific wishes.
What's involved in creating a power of attorney?
We explain options for financial and welfare representation, prepare legal documents, and register them with the Office of the Public Guardian to ensure legal validity.
Reviews (4)
Neil Cowan
Oct 18, 2021
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Critical:Responsiveness
Made contact during lockdown and was told they werent making appointments at the moment, fair enough. Made contact again recently (Oct 21) via the contact page on the website, have waited 2 weeks and still have no response, think its time to look elsewhere.
Made contact during lockdown and was told they werent making appointments at the moment, fair enough. Made contact again recently (Oct 21) via the contact page on the website, have waited 2 weeks and still have no response, think its time to look elsewhere.
K. F.
Jun 27, 2021
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Bit disappointed with communication to be honest. At first all was good but as time went on had to keep chasing.
Robert Kirk
Jul 30, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
I used Purdie Maclean on several occasions now. Joy dealt with the purchase of my new home and was so professional and on the ball from start to finish. Andrew dealt with my will and also very professional, friendly and just get the job done! Would highly recommend.
I used Purdie Maclean on several occasions now. Joy dealt with the purchase of my new home and was so professional and on the ball from start to finish. Andrew dealt with my will and also very professional, friendly and just get the job done! Would highly recommend.
Mark McPhillips
Jun 17, 2019
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Whilst in the process of starting to purchase my new home I was looking for solicitors to deal with the purchase. I received a competitive quote from Purdie Maclean and I decided to go with them. The service I received was second to none. They dealt with everything so it felt like I didn't need to do much at all and would always handle any my queries in a quick fashion. I would highly recommend anyone particularly looking to buy a home to use Purdie Maclean.
