Business Details
Your Local Legal & Property Specialists
We are a long-established law firm with offices in Elgin and Forres, serving clients since the late 19th century. Our practice focuses on delivering accessible legal expertise across residential and commercial conveyancing, court representation, commercial leasing, and private client services, including wills and powers of attorney. With a team of two partners, two solicitors, qualified paralegals, and dedicated administrative staff, we prioritise a personal, client-centred approach over corporate formality. Our Forres office has operated continuously for 23 years, while our Elgin base maintains historic ties to the local community through roles like former Town Clerk responsibilities.We offer home visits by arrangement and provide free initial consultations with no obligation to proceed. Our estate agency division, led by an experienced manager with over 16 years in the local property market, complements our legal services to create a seamless experience for property transactions. Supporting staff with decades of collective experience ensure consistent professional service across all our operations. We maintain traditional values of transparency and straightforward communication while adapting to modern legal practices.
Services
Conveyancing
Court Representation
Estate Agency
Commercial Leasing
Wills & Probate
Powers of Attorney
Notary Services
Property Sales
Legal Consultations
Executry Services
Highlights and features
- We combine 140+ years of legal heritage with modern practice methods
- Our team includes specialists in residential and commercial property law
- Free initial consultation with no obligation to proceed
- Experienced estate agency manager with 16+ years in local property markets
- Dedicated paralegals handling executry and conveyancing matters
Services
Residential Conveyancing
We handle all aspects of residential property transactions including title checks, contract preparation, and completion arrangements. Our experienced team ensures smooth processes for first-time buyers and seasoned investors alike. Specialising in local market conditions across Moray and surrounding areas.
Commercial Leasing
Providing comprehensive legal support for commercial property leases including agreement drafting, negotiation assistance, and compliance checks. We serve both landlords and tenants with tailored solutions for retail, industrial, and office spaces across the region.
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Creating legally sound wills and power of attorney arrangements to protect your assets and decision-making authority. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on inheritance tax planning and guardianship arrangements for individuals and families.
Court Representation
Representing clients in civil court matters including debt recovery and family law cases. We prepare robust legal arguments and documentation while maintaining clear communication throughout the litigation process for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Estate Agency Services
Marketing residential properties through traditional and digital channels, conducting viewings, and negotiating offers. Our local market expertise helps achieve optimal sale prices for homes across Elgin, Forres, and surrounding communities.
People
Colin Styles
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor with 40+ years' experience. Specialises in commercial and residential conveyancing, leasing, and wills. Led Forres office since 1995 after training locally.
David Adams
Partner
14 years' Glasgow practice before joining Cockburns Solicitors & Estate Agents Solicitors & Estate Agents in 1998. Focuses on family law, debt recovery, and estate planning with court representation expertise.
Ashleigh Macgregor
Solicitor
Qualified 2021 University of Aberdeen graduate. Handles residential conveyancing and private client work from Elgin office with notary public qualifications.
Heather Patterson
Estate Agency Manager
16+ years in local property markets. Former newspaper advertising executive and property valuer with specialist knowledge of Moray real estate trends.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We provide conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, commercial leasing, and court representation services across our Elgin and Forres offices.
Do you charge for initial consultations?
No, we offer free initial consultations with no obligation to proceed with our services.
What property services do you provide?
Our estate agency division handles residential property sales and marketing across the Moray region with local market expertise.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have 20-40 years' experience each, supported by paralegals with 18+ years' combined experience in conveyancing and executry work.
Reviews (1)
Peter Mowat
May 26, 2025
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Don't want to make this long and winded. Simply, 3rd class service, you do all the chasing and worrying. No surprise you'll be charged 1st class money.
