Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Aberdeen
Established in 2004 through the merger of two respected Aberdeen firms, Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace is a full-service legal practice headquartered in Aberdeen with a strong regional presence. Our team of over 140 professionals delivers tailored legal, financial, and property services to individuals, families, and businesses across Scotland. We prioritise client relationships by combining deep local knowledge with a commitment to listening and understanding unique needs. Our expertise spans commercial property, family law, wills, corporate services, and financial planning, supported by accreditations from the Law Society of Scotland and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority.With offices in Banchory, Ellon, Inverurie, and Stonehaven, we blend traditional values with modern practices to provide practical, client-focused solutions. Our STEP-qualified specialists ensure robust estate planning, while our commercial teams offer pragmatic advice for business growth. We maintain transparency through fixed-fee packages and clear communication, reflecting our dedication to accessibility and trustworthiness in all client interactions.
Services
Commercial Property
Wills
Family Law
Property Services
Corporate & Business Law
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 140 experienced professionals across our Aberdeen and NE offices
- Our firm has been serving clients since 2004
- We offer a full range of legal, financial, and property services
- Our team includes STEP-qualified specialists in estate planning
- We provide a client-focused approach with tailored solutions
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team provides comprehensive legal solutions for business property transactions across Scotland. We advise on leases, sales, development projects, and investment acquisitions, serving investors, developers, and landlords. Our pragmatic approach ensures tailored solutions for complex transactions from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders.
Wills
We offer expert will-writing services with STEP-qualified specialists to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our team provides practical advice on inheritance tax planning, guardianship appointments, and estate administration for straightforward and complex circumstances.
Family Law
Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, our family law team handles divorce, separation, adoption, and child custody matters. We provide fixed-fee consultations and work closely with financial advisors to address property, business, and estate implications during family law proceedings.
Property Services
With the largest property network in North East Scotland, we offer residential and commercial property services including sales, purchases, and leasing. Our local teams in Aberdeen, Banchory, and Inverurie combine market expertise with modern technology to facilitate seamless property transactions.
Corporate & Business Law
We support businesses throughout their lifecycle from formation to succession planning. Our services include commercial contracts, company secretarial work, and M&A advice. We collaborate with accountants and financial advisors to deliver comprehensive solutions for business owners and shareholders.
People
Heather Stephen
Managing Partner
Leading the firm's strategic direction, Heather Stephen brings extensive legal expertise and a commitment to client-focused service across all areas of the practice.
Gordon Wallace
Partner
Specialising in commercial property, Gordon Wallace provides expert legal advice on complex property transactions and development projects across Scotland.
Fiona Coutts
Partner
Family law specialist Fiona Coutts offers accredited legal representation for divorce, separation, and child custody matters with a compassionate approach.
Alasdair Smith
Partner
Corporate law expert Alasdair Smith advises businesses on commercial contracts, succession planning, and regulatory compliance with a focus on practical solutions.
Keith McIntosh
Head of Financial Services
Regulated by the FCA, Keith McIntosh leads independent financial advice services including pensions, investments, and mortgage solutions for private and business clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, family law, wills and estates, corporate advisory services, and residential property transactions across Scotland.
Do you offer services for businesses?
Yes, we provide commercial property advice, corporate law services, company secretarial support, and business succession planning tailored to SMEs and large organisations.
How can you assist with property transactions?
Our property teams in Aberdeen, Banchory, and Inverurie handle residential and commercial sales, purchases, leasing, and development projects with local market expertise.
Are your family law services accredited?
Yes, our family law team is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and offers fixed-fee consultations for divorce, separation, and child custody matters.
Do you provide financial services?
Our FCA-regulated financial services team offers independent advice on mortgages, pensions, investments, and inheritance tax planning to complement our legal services.
