Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hamilton Since 1920
Hay Cassels has been serving clients in Hamilton for over a century, offering specialist legal services of the highest quality. Our expertise spans Employment Law, Family Law, Property Conveyancing, Wills & Estates, and Civil Court Litigation, with a commitment to providing clear, concise advice tailored to individual client needs. Registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board, we ensure accessibility to legal support while maintaining competitive private fee structures. Our team regularly represents clients in courts and tribunals across Scotland, including daily appearances at Hamilton Sheriff Court.As members of the Compensate Network, we specialise in personal injury claims, combining extensive local knowledge with a progressive approach to legal solutions. Our approachable lawyers and paralegals prioritise client satisfaction, delivering professional and efficient service from our central Hamilton office adjacent to the Sheriff Court.
Services
Employment Law
Family Law
Property Conveyancing
Wills & Estates
Civil Court Litigation
Power of Attorney
Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience serving clients in Hamilton.
- Our team specialises in Employment Law, Family Law, and Property Conveyancing.
- We are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board for accessible support.
- We are members of the Compensate Network for personal injury claims.
- Our lawyers regularly appear in courts and tribunals across Scotland.
Services
Employment Law
Our Employment Law service advises employers and employees on disputes, contracts, and tribunal representation. We handle unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, and settlement agreements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. With over a decade of tribunal experience, we provide strategic solutions tailored to individual cases.
Family Law
Family Law covers separation, divorce, child custody, and financial agreements. Our approach prioritises sensitive, individualised solutions for issues like parental rights, aliment, and cohabitation disputes. We aim to reduce stress while securing clients' legal rights and long-term stability.
Property Conveyancing
Residential and commercial conveyancing services ensure smooth property transactions. We guide clients through purchases, sales, leases, and re-mortgages, offering fixed fees and local market expertise. Our transparent process minimises stress, with support available outside standard hours.
Wills & Executry
We draft tailored wills, establish trusts, and manage estate administration. Services include inheritance tax planning, living wills, and executry support to ease the burden during bereavement. Our goal is to ensure clients' wishes are legally protected and efficiently executed.
Civil Court Litigation
Civil Litigation covers debt recovery, contract disputes, and court representation. With experience in Sheriff Courts nationwide, we handle commercial and personal cases, focusing on swift settlements while preparing robust court strategies when necessary.
People
Raymond Brown
Director
Raymond Brown, a partner since 1989, specialises in Employment Law and Civil Litigation. With over 30 years' experience and a part-time judicial role since 1999, he provides expert tribunal representation and contract advice.
Paul Brown
Director
Paul Brown, a partner since 2009, focuses on property and business contracts. He graduated from Strathclyde University in 1998 and is active in business networking, offering expertise in commercial conveyancing and contract formation.
Valerie Troop
Paralegal
Valerie Troop, a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals, specialises in civil law, including guardianships and employment disputes. Recognised as Paralegal of the Year in 2012, she combines legal expertise with office management duties.
Dianne Doran
Paralegal
Dianne Doran, a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals, handles conveyancing and debt recovery. With over 20 years' experience, she provides skilled support in property transactions and legal documentation.
Muriel MacKenzie
Legal Secretary
Muriel MacKenzie, with over 50 years at Hay Cassels, is a conveyancing expert. Her extensive knowledge ensures efficient handling of property transactions, supporting solicitors with meticulous administrative expertise.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Employment Law, Family Law, Property Conveyancing, Wills & Estates, Civil Court Litigation, and Power of Attorney/Guardianship services.
Can I access Legal Aid for your services?
Yes, we are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board. We can assess your eligibility and provide Legal Aid where applicable.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
Yes, we offer competitive fixed fees and can negotiate payment arrangements to suit your financial circumstances.
Are your conveyancing fees transparent?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for residential conveyancing with no hidden costs, ensuring clarity throughout the property transaction process.
