Highest Standards of Legal Service

Iain Smith & Partners W.S. is committed to delivering high quality support and advice to private and business clients throughout Scotland.

We aim to maintain the highest standards of legal service by keeping abreast of professional developments and changes in the law. We maintain an up to date library and make use of the latest technology.

As family solicitors we look to offer our clients the personal attention, integrity, confidence, traditional values, independence, efficiency and support that is needed whether the consultation relates to buying or selling a property, bereavement, business matters both large and small, matrimonial affairs or litigation.

Family Law Association

Three of our Solicitors are members of the Family Law Association; an Association of legal professionals who specialise in family law and are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
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Legal Aid

Civial and Criminial Legal Aid work is undertaken in both offices.
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Legal Services

House Purchase & Sale

House Purchase and Sale We offer a one stop service for all aspects of the purchase and sale of residential properties. We strive to lead you smoothly through the complexities of the contracts, the financial arrangements, estate agency and conveyancing.

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Wills, Executries & Trusts

Wills, Executries and Trusts We have vast experience in administration of Estates, Taxation and preparation of Wills & Trusts and can offer expertise which enables us to identify each client's particular requirements. We set ourselves the highest standards in the efficient and speedy administration of Estates.

Civil Court/Matrimonial/Employment

Courts and Matrimonial We are aware of the pressures on clients involved in Matrimonial difficulties or Litigation and we seek to provide a sympathetic and supportive service. We also offer a full debt recovery service and can represent your interests in relation to all types of insurance and other claims and proceedings. We can also offer comprehensive advice on employment-related issues.

Commercial & Corporate

We are one of the largest practices in the Scottish Borders and are able to offer a team of lawyers with the expertise and experience required to deal with most aspects of Commercial and Corporate Law including the formation and management of companies and the creation, variation and dissolution of partnerships of all types. We can also assist in the establishment and registration of registered charities and advise on most aspects of charity law.

Commercial Property

We have many business clients who benefit from our substantial depth of experience in all aspects of commercial property transactions, including buying, selling and leasing of shops, offices, workshops, factories and all other type of business premises, site acquisitions, development, plot sales, asset purchases/sales, business transfers, investment purchases and all associated matters.

Agriculture and Estates

Agricultural Law We act for a significant number of ‘rural property’ clients - both landowners and tenants - and are pleased to offer advice on the full range of agricultural/estate related matters, including sales, purchases, leases, succession, taxation, grants and subsidies, as well as environmental, wildlife protection, conservation and access to land issues.

Criminal Law

Agricultural Law We offer advice on all aspects of criminal law. We are widely experienced in all types of criminal proceedings, including those in relation to statutory crimes, and our court department can offer solid practical advice, whatever the situation.