Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Legal Services Across Scotland
Established in 2004, Boyd Legal is a boutique legal practice offering comprehensive in-house legal services. We specialise in property transactions, wills, trusts, executries, and commercial legal advice for individuals and businesses. Our team of experienced solicitors operates from offices in Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Inverness, and Perth, providing proactive legal solutions tailored to clients' lifelong needs. We acquired Woods & Co's Wills and Estates division, enhancing our expertise in elder law and estate planning. Our approach prioritises clear communication, avoiding legal jargon to ensure clients fully understand their options.With a focus on preventative legal care, we advise clients well before potential issues arise. Our multi-disciplinary team includes specialists in conveyancing, lettings, equity release, and business law. We maintain DX addresses and dedicated contact lines for efficient client communication across Scotland. Our commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through fixed-price services and free will reviews. We continually refine our processes to deliver professional legal services with a personal touch.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Commercial Law
Letting Services
Equity Release
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We provide proactive legal advice before problems arise
- Our multi-disciplinary team offers complete in-house legal services
- We operate from six strategic locations across Scotland
- We acquired Woods & Co's specialist Wills and Estates division
- We deliver clear, jargon-free legal explanations and fixed-price options
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions across Scotland. We manage all aspects from initial offers to completion, providing fixed-fee services with clear pricing. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in property law and efficient transaction management.
Wills & Probate
We offer comprehensive will writing and probate services, including complex estate administration. Our team provides free reviews of existing wills and specialises in tax-efficient estate planning. We handle executries with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring compliance with Scottish legal requirements.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law team advises businesses on contracts, property transactions, and corporate matters. We support business start-ups and sales, providing tailored legal solutions. Clients receive practical advice on commercial property and business operations across Scotland.
Letting Services
We provide full letting services for residential landlords, including property marketing and tenant management. Our dedicated lettings team operates across major Scottish cities. We offer emergency repair services for rental properties with 24/7 contact options.
Equity Release
Our equity release specialists help clients access funds from their property while maintaining residency. We provide clear advice on lifetime mortgages and legal implications. The service forms part of our comprehensive legal support for elderly clients and their families.
People
Diana Boyd
Managing Director
Diana leads Boyd Legal's strategic direction with over 20 years' experience in Scottish legal services. She oversees the firm's expansion and maintains high service standards across all offices while specialising in commercial property law.
Peter Boyd
Director
Peter manages the firm's business services division, focusing on corporate transactions and commercial property. With extensive experience in business acquisitions, he provides expert legal guidance to companies across Scotland's major economic sectors.
Rachael Brandon
Director
Rachael specialises in private client matters, leading the wills, trusts and executries department. She combines technical expertise with compassionate client care, particularly in legal arrangements for elderly clients and complex estate planning.
Kelly Matthews
Director
Kelly oversees the firm's property services, managing residential and commercial transactions. She coordinates the Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy offices, ensuring consistent service quality across all property-related legal work and conveyancing operations.
Angela Shaw
Private Client Manager
Angela manages private client cases with particular focus on power of attorney and care home fee arrangements. She provides clear legal guidance to families navigating complex elder law issues across the firm's service areas.
Questions
What legal services does Boyd Legal offer?
We provide conveyancing, wills and probate, commercial law, lettings, equity release, and business legal services across Scotland.
Do you offer services outside Edinburgh?
Yes, we operate from six locations including Kirkcaldy, Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Inverness, and Perth.
How can I get emergency property repairs?
Contact our lettings emergency line at 0131 226 0345 for urgent property repair issues.
Can I get help with business legal matters?
Our commercial law team assists with business sales, contracts, and property transactions across Scotland.
Do you provide free legal consultations?
We offer free reviews of existing wills and initial consultations for many of our services.
