Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in Glasgow
Mellicks Solicitors was established in 1928 by Joseph Mellick to serve commercial creditors in Glasgow, expanding over decades to represent clients across Scotland and the UK. Our expertise spans civil litigation, insolvency, dispute resolution, media law, and property transactions, with a focus on delivering exceptional legal services tailored to business and individual needs. The 2016 merger with Naftalin, Duncan & Co strengthened our capabilities in family and housing association law, uniting two respected Glasgow firms. We prioritise discreet, long-term client relationships, evidenced by decades of trust from individuals and corporations. Our team of experienced solicitors, including specialists accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, regularly appears in Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session.We combine partner-led service with practical solutions, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining robust legal representation when litigation is required. Our media law team provides 24/7 support to major publications, including The Scottish Sun and The Times, on pre- and post-publication matters. In secured lending, we offer bespoke security creation and repossession services for regulated and unregulated transactions across the UK. Our private client division handles conveyancing, executry work, and powers of attorney, ensuring straightforward processes for home buyers and sellers. With a heritage of excellence and a commitment to modern legal challenges, Mellicks Solicitors remains a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex legal landscapes.
Services
Civil Litigation
Insolvency
Media Law
Conveyancing
Family Law
Secured Lending
Private Client
Housing Associations
Matrimonial Law
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We have over 95 years of combined experience in civil litigation and insolvency.
- Our 24/7 media law team supports major publications like The Scottish Sun and The Times.
- We merged with Naftalin, Duncan & Co in 2016 to enhance our housing and family law expertise.
- Our solicitors regularly appear in Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session.
- We provide partner-led, cost-effective conveyancing and private client services.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team handles commercial disputes, debt recovery, and property conflicts. We prioritise efficient resolution but provide robust court representation when needed. With expertise in Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session, we deliver strategic legal solutions tailored to client objectives.
Media Law
We offer 24/7 legal support to media clients on pre-publication reviews and post-publication issues like defamation. Advising The Scottish Sun and The Times, our team ensures compliance with contempt and privacy laws while protecting journalistic integrity.
Conveyancing
Specialising in residential and commercial property transfers, we manage purchases, sales, and leases. Partner-led service ensures transparency and efficiency, with competitive fees and dedicated support throughout the legal process for homebuyers and businesses.
Insolvency
We advise on corporate and personal insolvency, including liquidation, administration, and restructuring. Our solicitors handle director disqualification proceedings and sequestration processes, providing clear guidance during complex financial challenges for businesses and individuals.
Family Law
Our accredited family law specialists manage divorces, separations, and child custody matters. We focus on negotiated settlements to minimise stress, while offering robust representation in court for issues including maintenance, cohabitation agreements, and prenuptial contracts.
People
Bernadette Baxter
Family Law Specialist
With over 25 years' experience, Bernadette specialises in family and housing law. Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, she formerly led the Glasgow Sheriff Court Family Law Team and tutored at the University of Glasgow.
Kenneth Lang
Media Law Head
Leading the media law team, Kenneth has extensive litigation and insolvency expertise. A Supreme Court solicitor, he regularly appears in courts nationwide and specialises in corporate recovery cases.
Steven Kane
Housing Law Expert
Steven joined Mellicks Solicitors following the 2016 Naftalin merger. He specialises in housing association transactions and conveyancing, with prior teaching experience in private client law at the University of Glasgow.
Sophie Cargill
Civil Litigation Associate
Qualified in 2013, Sophie focuses on commercial litigation and media law. She provides pre-publication advice to major publications and has appeared in the Court of Session and High Court.
Fiona Johnston
Conveyancing Partner
A partner since 2002, Fiona handles residential and commercial property transactions. She also prepares wills and powers of attorney, combining legal expertise with client-focused service in Glasgow.
Questions
What areas of law does Mellicks Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in civil litigation, insolvency, media law, conveyancing, family law, housing associations, and private client services across Scotland and the UK.
Can I get 24/7 legal support for media-related issues?
Yes, our media law team provides 24/7 advice to publications like The Scottish Sun and The Times on pre- and post-publication matters.
How experienced is your civil litigation team?
Our solicitors have over 95 years of combined experience, regularly appearing in Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session for commercial and property disputes.
Do you handle property transactions outside Glasgow?
Yes, while based in Glasgow, we serve clients throughout Scotland and the UK for residential and commercial conveyancing needs.
What private client services do you offer?
We provide wills, powers of attorney, executry work, and residential conveyancing with a focus on straightforward, cost-effective legal solutions.
