Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Glasgow
Established in 2001, Jain Neil & Ruddy is a respected Glasgow-based law firm serving clients across Scotland from its City Centre and Anniesland offices. Our practice spans a comprehensive range of legal disciplines, including private client services, civil litigation, criminal defence, family law, immigration, and property transactions. We combine a modern, progressive approach with traditional values of accessibility and client care, maintaining direct communication throughout each case.Recognised for diligence in court proceedings, including commendation by the Lord President of the Court of Session, we prioritise practical solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our team of experienced solicitors provides free initial consultations and operates with transparency in fees and processes. With expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, we deliver holistic legal strategies while upholding a commitment to community service and professional excellence.
Services
Conveyancing
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Immigration & Asylum
Personal Injury Claims
Notary Public Services
Debt Recovery
Wills & Executries
Commercial Property
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial telephone consultations with no obligation.
- Our team includes solicitors with over 20 years' experience in Scottish law.
- We maintain direct client communication throughout all legal proceedings.
- Recognised in court judgments for diligent and energetic case handling.
- Dual office locations provide enhanced accessibility across Glasgow.
Associations and certifications
- Scottish Legal Aid Board
What people say
Excellent and quick job
Quiet efficiency and professionalism
Attentive and courteous service
Practical approach to legal issues
Strong support throughout cases
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions across Glasgow and surrounding areas. We provide clear guidance on title transfers, remortgaging, and lease agreements while maintaining transparent fee structures. With local market knowledge and litigation expertise, we resolve property disputes efficiently and protect client interests throughout the transaction process.
Criminal Defence
Authorised by the Scottish Legal Aid Board, we defend clients in justice of the peace, stipendiary magistrate, and sheriff courts. Our solicitors provide immediate advice for police investigations and court proceedings, covering road traffic offences, assault charges, and breach of peace allegations while ensuring clients understand their legal rights and options.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements with sensitivity and legal precision. Our solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court cases when necessary. Services include drafting separation agreements and advising on parental responsibilities with consideration for children's welfare.
Immigration & Asylum
With extensive experience in visa applications, asylum claims, and deportation cases, our team provides comprehensive immigration services. We represent clients before tribunals and courts, offering strategic advice on European residence permits, human rights applications, and judicial reviews while maintaining legal aid eligibility support.
Personal Injury Claims
We pursue compensation for road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and public liability claims with proven negotiation skills and litigation capability. Our solicitors manage medical negligence cases and criminal injury compensation applications, offering no-win-no-fee options while ensuring timely claim submissions within statutory deadlines.
People
Pravin Jain
Co-Founder & Solicitor
LLB graduate from Glasgow University with 25+ years' experience in general legal practice. Specialises in property transactions, civil litigation, and commercial law. Co-founded the firm in 2001 after training with Terry Ruddy.
Terence Ruddy
Co-Founder & Solicitor
Dundee University LLB graduate with comprehensive experience in family law, criminal defence, and immigration cases. Co-founder of the firm in 2001, providing practical legal solutions to individuals and businesses across Scotland.
Scott Martin
Partner & Solicitor
Trainee since 2006, now partner specialising in immigration law and asylum cases. Handles criminal defence matters and personal injury claims while maintaining strong court advocacy skills developed through years of litigation experience.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We cover conveyancing, family law, criminal defence, immigration, personal injury claims, and commercial property transactions across Scotland.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free telephone consultations for all legal matters with no obligation to proceed.
Can you handle cases outside Glasgow?
Our solicitors regularly appear in courts throughout Scotland, including Dumbarton, Paisley, and Edinburgh.
What payment options are available?
We offer fixed-fee arrangements for debt recovery and no-win-no-fee options for personal injury claims.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
We prioritise immediate legal advice for criminal cases and time-sensitive immigration matters with direct solicitor access.
Are legal aid options available?
We provide services through the Scottish Legal Aid Board for eligible clients in criminal and immigration cases.
Reviews (7)
Happy Customer
Dec 20, 2021
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I recently needed a solicitor to help me sell part of my property and I was assigned Derek Beagrie after initially enquiring with the company. I am a very happy customer. Derek was professional, quick to respond, and patient in answering my many and varied queries. I honestly feel that I hit the jackpot in getting this company to deal with my sale. Other companies would very likely have wasted my time and energy, but not this one. Keep up the great work Derek and Jain, Neil & Ruddy! :-) 5 stars.
Craig Freeland
Oct 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Recently purchased my first home and used Jain Neil & Ruddy. Exceptional service and always there to answer any questions quickly and in great detail. Can't thank Derek and Andrew enought for their work.
Recently purchased my first home and used Jain Neil & Ruddy. Exceptional service and always there to answer any questions quickly and in great detail. Can't thank Derek and Andrew enought for their work.
Hussain Ahmed
Jul 26, 2021
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What a great example of how dealing with solicitors doesn't have to be difficult. Our main point of contact was Derek Beagrie and he was fantastic from the offset. Me and my wife were moving from England to Scotland and so had no idea how the house buying system works in Scotland, but Derek was able to explain and assist us at every step.
Honestly could not recommend them enough, would happily use them again. Thank you to the team and especially Derek.
Honestly could not recommend them enough, would happily use them again. Thank you to the team and especially Derek.
Sonia Roy
Mar 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I would definitely recommend using this excellent firm of solicitors. Most impressed with their attentive and diligent response to both queries and instruction. Andrew and Prav were very approachable and particularly helpful. Pleased overall with their expert advice and highly efficient and professional service.
I would definitely recommend using this excellent firm of solicitors. Most impressed with their attentive and diligent response to both queries and instruction. Andrew and Prav were very approachable and particularly helpful. Pleased overall with their expert advice and highly efficient and professional service.
Kev In
Mar 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
We used Derek to help with a house purchase. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and prompt during the whole process.
We used Derek to help with a house purchase. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and prompt during the whole process.
Allan Barthram
Jan 27, 2021
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Would highly recommend Jain Neil & Ruddy Solicitors. I have used them both for buying my first home, and then selling it also. They were always very helpful and happy to talk through the process; something I found very used as a first time buyer/seller. They always answered any questions I had promptly and clearly. The transaction was quick and simple due to their help, and very competitively priced. I would definitely use them again in the future should the need arise
Mohsan Iqbal
Aug 28, 2020
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We have used Jain Neil and Ruddy for many years. On this occasion we used them for buying our new property and selling our old property. Derek was fantastic, couldn't ahve asked for a better person to have worked for us. Through the lockdown period and after he has helped us through the whole process, always available by email, or via an impromptu phone call. Always informing us along the way, and answering any questions promptly, professionally and in a courteous manner. After lockdown Andrew came on board to help with the purchase, and he was brilliant, handled everything seamlessly, and again
