Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner Since 1815
Established in 1815, Walker Laird has built a legacy of trust and excellence in legal and estate agency services across Renfrewshire and Scotland. Our team of experienced solicitors and professionals delivers expert advice in family law, future planning, conveyancing, and property transactions, maintaining the highest standards from initial consultation to case conclusion. With offices in Paisley and Renfrew, we combine traditional values with modern legal expertise, offering tailored solutions including legal aid, flexible payment plans, and home visit services.Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our no-charge introductory consultations and secure document storage facilities. Led by partners Ronnie McGinlay, David Forbes, and Ross McGinlay, we continue to uphold our reputation as a trusted legal advisor after two centuries in operation.
Services
Family Law
Wills
Conveyancing
Estate Agency
Future Planning
Power of Attorney
Executries
Property Sales
Highlights and features
- We have over 200 years of legal experience serving Scottish communities
- Our team includes specialist solicitors in family law and future planning
- We offer free introductory consultations with no obligation
- We provide home visit services at no extra cost
- We combine legal expertise with award-winning estate agency services
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law team provides expert guidance on separation, divorce, and child contact matters. With decades of courtroom experience, we offer pragmatic solutions and flexible funding options including legal aid. Clients benefit from free initial consultations and dedicated support throughout their case.
Future Planning
We offer comprehensive future planning services including wills, power of attorney, and care cost planning. Our free home visit service and secure document storage ensure convenient, long-term protection of your assets and personal affairs.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential property transactions with clear fixed fees and no charge for unsuccessful bids. Services include title checks, loan document handling, and key exchange, supported by our award-winning estate agency division.
Estate Agency
As solicitor estate agents, we combine legal expertise with property market knowledge. Our services include property valuation, marketing, and transaction management, ensuring legally sound and efficient property sales.
Wills
We provide expert will drafting services with free initial consultations. Our solicitors ensure your wishes are clearly documented, offering peace of mind through proper asset distribution and guardianship arrangements.
People
Ronnie McGinlay
Partner
Experienced solicitor specialising in future planning and executry services. Provides expert guidance on wills, power of attorney, and asset protection with over 30 years' experience in Scottish legal practice.
David Forbes
Partner
Family law specialist with extensive courtroom experience. Focuses on separation, divorce, and child contact cases, offering practical solutions and flexible funding options to clients across Renfrewshire.
Ross McGinlay
Partner
Legal expert in property transactions and future planning. Manages complex conveyancing cases and provides strategic advice on asset protection, combining technical knowledge with client-focused service delivery.
Kathryn Gibb
Partner
Head of conveyancing with specialist expertise in residential property transactions. Leads the award-winning estate agency team, offering fixed-fee services and innovative property marketing solutions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Paisley, Renfrew and Renfrewshire, with clients across Scotland. Our estate agency covers central Scotland property markets.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free introductory meetings for all legal services, including family law, conveyancing, and future planning matters.
What payment options are available?
We offer legal aid, monthly payment plans, and fixed-fee services for conveyancing. No charge applies if your property purchase bid is unsuccessful.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes, our future planning team offers free home visits during normal hours, evenings, or weekends for client convenience.
How can I book an appointment?
Contact our Paisley office on 0141 887 5271 or Renfrew office on 0141 886 5678, or use our online booking system.
