Business Details
Trusted Solicitors in Dornoch Since 1880
Established in 1880, Arthur & Carmichael has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice with a personal touch. Our firm combines local expertise with national reach, serving private individuals and commercial clients across Scotland and beyond. With a team of experienced solicitors and legal professionals, we specialise in employment law, property transactions, business legal services, and estate planning. Our partners bring decades of combined experience, blending local knowledge with city-level expertise to provide tailored solutions. We prioritise client relationships, ensuring clear communication and practical guidance through complex legal challenges.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing presence in Dornoch and recognition in legal directories. We maintain rigorous standards of professionalism, adhering to strict regulatory requirements while maintaining an approachable, client-focused ethos. Our services extend to conveyancing, dispute resolution, renewable energy projects, and HR consultancy, supported by a dedicated estate agency team. This multidisciplinary approach enables us to offer comprehensive legal and transactional support under one roof.
Services
Solicitors
Property Conveyancing
Employment Law
Business Legal Services
Wills & Executries
Highlights and features
- We combine local knowledge with city-level legal expertise since 1880
- Our solicitors are recognised in legal directories for employment law excellence
- We offer integrated legal and property services under one roof
- Our team includes specialists in renewable energy and rural land matters
- We maintain rigorous regulatory compliance with transparent client communication
Services
Solicitors
Our solicitors provide expert legal representation across multiple practice areas. We combine traditional legal expertise with modern commercial understanding to deliver practical solutions. Clients benefit from our deep local knowledge and national network of professional contacts.
Property Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions from valuation to completion. Our dedicated conveyancing team ensures smooth transfers while addressing title disputes and lease agreements. Clients receive comprehensive guidance through Scotland's unique property laws.
Employment Law
Our employment law specialists represent clients in tribunals and negotiations. We advise on HR procedures, TUPE transfers, and complex settlements. With experience in public and private sectors, we help businesses manage employment relationships effectively.
Business Legal Services
We provide tailored legal support for business operations and transactions. Our services include contract drafting, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. We assist with company sales, restructuring, and renewable energy project agreements.
Wills & Executries
Our wills and executries service covers trust creation, inheritance planning, and estate administration. We help clients establish powers of attorney and guardianship orders, ensuring legal protection for personal and business assets.
People
Daniel Gunn
Partner
Specialist employment law solicitor with experience in Edinburgh's largest firms. Recognised in Chambers Legal Directory for tribunal representation and complex settlement agreements.
John Gunn
Consultant
Over 40 years' experience in private client and conveyancing work. Provides commercially aware legal advice drawing on extensive North of Scotland knowledge.
Colin Milligan
Partner
Former advocate with litigation expertise in land disputes and renewable energy projects. Advises on windfarm developments and telecommunications leases.
Lindsay Ferries
Director
LLM-qualified employment law specialist with 20+ years' senior management experience. Provides HR consultancy services for restructuring and employment case work.
Aileen Andrew
Property Manager
Manages property sales from valuation to completion. Coordinates with conveyancing team to ensure smooth transaction processes for residential and commercial properties.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We provide employment law, property conveyancing, business legal services, wills/executries, and dispute resolution. Our solicitors also specialise in renewable energy projects and rural land matters.
How do you handle employment law cases?
Our specialist solicitors advise on HR procedures, represent clients in tribunals, and negotiate complex settlements. We work with employers and employees across Scotland.
What property services are available?
We offer estate agency services for property sales and dedicated conveyancing for purchases. Our team handles residential, commercial, and land transactions across the Highlands.
Can you assist with business legal matters?
Yes, we provide commercial legal support including contract drafting, dispute resolution, company sales, and regulatory compliance for businesses in various sectors.
What is your firm's history?
Established in Dornoch in 1880, we combine our long-standing local presence with modern legal expertise to serve clients across Scotland and beyond.
