Business Details
Trusted Solicitors in Glasgow Since 1980
Established over four decades ago, McAuley McCarthy has built a reputation as a trusted legal and estate agency practice serving Renfrewshire. Our team combines deep local knowledge with extensive expertise in areas such as conveyancing, wills, executries, and commercial property law. Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, we provide first-class legal services supported by professional indemnity insurance. With a focus on approachable, client-centric advice, we offer free initial consultations to understand individual needs.Our solicitors are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board, ensuring accessibility to legal support. Having mentored generations of legal professionals, we pride ourselves on fostering homegrown talent while maintaining rigorous standards of practice. Our holistic approach to legal challenges, combined with a commitment to community service, has made us a cornerstone of the local legal landscape. We operate from Merlin House, Glasgow, offering tailored solutions for both personal and business clients.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills
Executries
Powers of Attorney
Accident Claims
Commercial Property
Adults with Incapacity
Business Strategy
Estate Agency
Legal Aid
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years' experience in Scottish legal practice
- Our team provides free initial consultations with no obligation
- We combine local market knowledge with national regulatory compliance
- Our solicitors are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board
- We maintain Law Society of Scotland professional indemnity insurance
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
- Scottish Legal Aid Board
Services
Conveyancing
We specialise in Scottish conveyancing, guiding clients through property purchases, sales, and leases. Our solicitors handle title checks, contract negotiations, and documentation, combining local market knowledge with legal expertise. With many Scottish solicitors also acting as estate agents, we provide seamless service from marketing to completion.
Wills
Our wills service ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes. We help clients create legally binding documents that minimise tax liabilities and avoid family disputes. The process includes assessing your estate, drafting instructions, and providing secure storage for your final testament.
Executries
We assist executors with estate administration, including obtaining confirmation, settling debts, and distributing assets. Our services cover inheritance tax calculations, asset liquidation, and legal compliance. We guide families through the process while maintaining sensitivity to their circumstances.
Powers of Attorney
We draft powers of attorney to appoint decision-makers for financial or health matters. Our solicitors ensure documents meet Scottish legal requirements, covering immediate or future needs. We explain different POA types and their implications for personal welfare and property management.
Accident Claims
We represent clients seeking compensation for road accidents, workplace injuries, and slips. Our service includes evidence gathering, liability assessment, and negotiating settlements. We offer free initial consultations to evaluate claim viability under Scottish personal injury law.
People
John Hall
Director
John Hall, with over 20 years' experience, specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing. He graduated from Strathclyde University and brings extensive contract law expertise to our Glasgow practice.
Linda Jane Monson
Director
Linda Jane Monson, a Law Society of Scotland member since 2008, focuses on adults with incapacity and executries. She became partner in 2017 after qualifying through Strathclyde University's legal practice programme.
Suzanne Bagnall
Director
Suzanne Bagnall, a 2024 director appointment, specialises in conveyancing. She trained at Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonia Universities, bringing fresh expertise to our property law team.
Questions
What legal services do you offer in Glasgow?
We provide conveyancing, wills, executries, powers of attorney, accident claims, and commercial property services, combining legal expertise with local market knowledge.
Are you regulated by the Law Society of Scotland?
Yes, we're fully regulated by the Law Society of Scotland and maintain professional indemnity insurance for all our legal services.
Can I get free legal advice?
We offer free initial consultations for conveyancing, wills, and accident claims to discuss your specific requirements with no obligation.
Do you handle Scottish legal aid cases?
Our solicitors are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board to provide assistance with eligible legal matters across Renfrewshire and Glasgow.
