Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hamilton
Hay Cassels has been serving clients in Hamilton and surrounding areas for over a century. Our firm specialises in delivering high-quality legal services across multiple disciplines including Employment Law, Family Law, Property transactions, Wills & Estates, Civil Court Litigation, and Power of Attorney arrangements. We combine extensive experience with a commitment to clear, concise advice tailored to individual client needs. Registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board, we offer accessible legal support while maintaining the flexibility to negotiate private fee arrangements.Our team regularly represents clients in courts and tribunals throughout Scotland, with daily civil agency work conducted at Hamilton Sheriff Court. As members of the Compensate Network, we provide specialist support for personal injury claims. Our central Hamilton location adjacent to the Sheriff Court ensures convenient access to our professional and efficient legal services.
Services
Employment Law
Family Law
Property Transactions
Power of Attorney
Civil Court Litigation
Wills & Executries
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years' experience in Scottish legal services
- Our team provides specialist expertise across multiple legal disciplines
- We accept Scottish Legal Aid eligible cases with private fee options
- Our lawyers regularly appear in courts and tribunals across Scotland
- We combine professional excellence with approachable client service
Associations and certifications
- Scottish Legal Aid Board
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law specialists advise employees and employers on rights and obligations. We handle unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, contract drafting, and tribunal representation. With decades of experience in Glasgow Employment Tribunals, we provide strategic guidance through complex workplace disputes while maintaining strict compliance with statutory requirements and time limits.
Family Law
We offer compassionate family law support for separation, divorce, and child custody issues. Our approach addresses financial settlements, cohabitation agreements, and parental rights individually. Specialising in child contact arrangements and aliment claims, we prioritise clients' emotional needs while delivering practical legal solutions through Scotland's family court system.
Property Transactions
Our property team handles residential and commercial conveyancing across Lanarkshire. Services include purchase/sale transactions, lease agreements, and re-mortgage procedures. We provide transparent fixed-fee pricing with after-hours availability, ensuring smooth property transfers while advising on survey requirements and mortgage arrangements through our local market expertise.
Wills & Executries
We create tailored wills to manage inheritance tax and funeral arrangements while advising on advance directives. Our executry services guide clients through estate administration after bereavement. We specialise in guardianship applications and power of attorney registrations, providing sensitive support during difficult times with professional legal accuracy.
Civil Litigation
With over ten years' experience in Scottish Sheriff Courts, we handle debt recovery, commercial disputes, and contract law matters. Our daily agency work at Hamilton Sheriff Court covers small claims, evictions, and complex civil litigation. We provide strategic representation while maintaining strong relationships with court authorities and procedural experts.
People
Raymond Brown
Director
Employment law specialist with 30+ years' experience. Graduated from Glasgow University (1985), qualified solicitor since 1986. Regular tribunal representative and part-time social security judge since 1999. Handles employment contracts and dispute resolution.
Paul Brown
Director
Commercial property expert since 2009. Strathclyde University graduate (1998) specialising in property transactions and business contracts. Active in Business Network International. Manages commercial conveyancing and development site acquisitions.
Valerie Troop
Paralegal
Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals specialising in civil law. Handles guardianships, power of attorney, and debt recovery. Awarded Paralegal of the Year (2012). Combines legal expertise with office management responsibilities.
Dianne Doran
Paralegal
Conveyancing specialist with 20+ years' experience. Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals. Manages property transactions while supporting debt recovery and family law documentation. Provides technical expertise in residential conveyancing procedures.
Muriel MacKenzie
Legal Secretary
Longest-serving staff member since 1971. Conveyancing department expert with comprehensive knowledge of property transactions. Provides administrative support to senior partners while maintaining institutional memory of firm practices.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in Employment Law, Family Law, Property Transactions, Wills & Executries, and Civil Court Litigation across Scotland.
Can I access legal aid for my case?
We are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board and can assess your eligibility for legal aid during initial consultations.
Do you handle court representation?
Yes, we regularly represent clients in Sheriff Courts across Scotland and maintain daily agency presence at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
What payment options are available?
We offer transparent fixed fees for conveyancing, private fee quotes, and flexible payment arrangements to meet client financial needs.
Are you accessible for urgent matters?
Our central Hamilton location adjacent to Sheriff Court enables prompt case progression and after-hours appointments when required.
