Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hamilton
Stodarts Solicitors & Notaries Solicitors & Notaries have been delivering expert legal advice in Hamilton for over a century. Our team of highly skilled solicitors specialises in residential and commercial property law, family law, wills and estates, and notary services. We combine traditional values with modern practices to provide tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. With a strong commitment to accessibility, we offer Legal Aid where appropriate and maintain transparent pricing structures. Our solicitors hold prominent roles in legal tribunals and mental health tribunals, reflecting our deep industry engagement.We prioritise long-term client relationships, often serving multiple generations of local families and businesses. Our expertise extends to publishing authoritative legal texts and providing court-appointed child welfare reports. We maintain strict confidentiality while offering jargon-free guidance through complex legal processes. Our team's extensive experience in both private and public legal sectors ensures comprehensive service delivery. We remain at the forefront of evolving legal landscapes through continuous professional development and strategic use of technology.
Services
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Family Law
Wills and Estates
Notary Services
Power of Attorney
Adoption Orders
Legal Aid
Cohabitation Agreements
Divorce Proceedings
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of legal service experience in South Lanarkshire
- Our solicitors hold specialist roles in legal and mental health tribunals
- We offer Legal Aid with appropriate eligibility assessment
- Our team includes published authors on Scottish family law
- We provide court-appointed child welfare reporting services
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Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law solicitors handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangement disputes. We provide expert guidance on pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation claims. With court-appointed child welfare reporters in our team, we ensure child-centred solutions while protecting client interests during emotionally challenging times.
Residential Property
We manage all aspects of residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages and leasehold transfers. Our solicitors provide clear advice on title registration and property disputes. We handle Guardianship and Power of Attorney arrangements related to property matters, ensuring legal compliance throughout the transaction process.
Wills and Estates
Our wills specialists create tailored succession plans and administer estates with sensitivity. We handle executry accounts, trust management and inheritance tax considerations. The team provides guidance on updating wills after significant life events and manages complex estate disputes with professional discretion.
Notary Public
As qualified notaries, we authenticate documents for international use and verify identities for legal transactions. Our services include preparing powers of attorney for overseas properties and certifying documents for business transactions. We ensure compliance with foreign legal requirements while maintaining Scottish legal standards.
Legal Aid
We assess eligibility for civil legal aid in family law and property matters. Our team guides clients through the application process and provides approved services within funding parameters. We maintain transparent cost management while ensuring access to justice for qualifying individuals and families.
People
Alan Bayley
Senior Partner
Specialising in property and family law, Alan co-authored 'Financial Provision on Divorce'. He serves as part-time judge in UK Social Security Tribunals and Mental Health Tribunal convener.
Ruth McCall
Partner
With expertise in conveyancing and family law, Ruth prepares court child welfare reports. She previously served on Falkirk Children's Panel and co-authors legal publications with Alan Bayley.
Joanne Hogg
Partner
A Notary Public and family law specialist, Joanne handles guardianships and executry estates. She acts as Curator Ad Litem for Mental Health Tribunals and provides both legal aid and private client services.
Lyndsey Murphy
Associate
Specialising in mental health law and conveyancing, Lyndsey undertakes legal aid work and private client matters. She serves on the Mental Health Tribunal curator list and handles family law cases.
Vanessa Peto
Associate
Vanessa focuses on family law and conveyancing, with particular interest in Wills and Powers of Attorney. She recently joined from Strathclyde University's legal practice program and prioritises client interaction.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, residential and commercial property transactions, wills and estates, notary services, and legal aid matters across South Lanarkshire.
Can you assist with legal documents for overseas use?
Yes, our notary public services authenticate documents for international use and verify identities for cross-border legal transactions.
Do you offer legal aid services?
We provide civil legal aid services where eligibility criteria are met, with clear guidance on the application and usage parameters.
How do you handle property transactions?
We manage residential and commercial property purchases, sales, remortgages and leasehold transfers with expert title registration and dispute resolution.
Can you help with family law matters?
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation claims with sensitivity.
What experience do you have in wills and probate?
We create tailored succession plans, administer estates, manage trust arrangements and provide inheritance tax guidance with professional discretion.
