Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Legal Services in Scotland
Dales Solicitors have been providing niche legal services to rural clients across Scotland since 2012, with roots tracing back to 1986. Our family-run business combines deep agricultural expertise with legal proficiency, offering tailored advice on agricultural tenancies, farm transactions, succession planning, and renewable energy projects. Based in Galston and Stirling, we prioritise accessibility, visiting clients at their homes or properties nationwide. Our team of experienced solicitors and support staff delivers comprehensive legal solutions, blending traditional values with modern practices.With a focus on personal service, we handle complex legal matters ranging from executries to commercial property transactions. Our Stirling office extends our reach to central Scotland's agricultural sector. As a Limited Liability Partnership registered in Scotland, we maintain transparency and professionalism in all client interactions.
Services
Agricultural Tenancies
Executries
Farms & Land
Farm Finder Service
Renewables
Residential Property
Succession & Life Planning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years' experience in agricultural law and rural services
- Our team provides personalised legal solutions tailored to Scottish rural needs
- We operate nationwide with local knowledge across Scotland's four corners
- Our family-run business combines traditional values with modern legal expertise
- We maintain dedicated specialists in agricultural property and renewable energy law
Services
Agricultural Tenancies
Our agricultural tenancy specialists navigate complex rural leases and agreements. We advise on modern tenancy frameworks and historical arrangements across Scotland. Our team ensures compliance while protecting landowners' and tenants' interests through tailored legal solutions.
Farms & Land
We handle complete farm property transactions including sales, purchases, and development agreements. Our expertise covers title investigations, security transactions, and rural property taxation across Scotland's diverse agricultural landscape.
Renewables
Our renewable energy team specialises in legal frameworks for wind, solar, and biomass projects on rural land. We manage agreements, planning permissions, and grid connection arrangements for sustainable energy developments nationwide.
Succession & Life Planning
We create comprehensive succession strategies for agricultural businesses and private clients. Our services include wills, trusts, and tax planning to ensure smooth intergenerational transfers of rural estates and family assets.
Executries
Our executry specialists manage complex rural estate settlements including farm properties, livestock, and agricultural assets. We handle probate processes, debt resolution, and asset distribution with sensitivity to Scottish legal requirements.
People
Alastair Dale
Managing Partner
Agricultural law specialist with expertise in renewable energy and succession planning. Leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client service across Scotland's rural communities.
John Dale
Partner
Founding partner with decades of experience in rural legal matters. Provides expert advice on agricultural tenancies and property transactions, serving clients from Bute to Islay with practical legal solutions.
Jean Forrest
Partner
Agricultural property specialist handling complex land transactions and succession planning. Brings extensive experience in rural estate management and title deed analysis to clients nationwide.
Jackie Campbell
Partner
Renewable energy law leader managing commercial property transactions and development agreements. Specialises in facilitating sustainable energy projects on Scottish rural estates.
George Dale
Rural Property Manager
Farm sales expert operating Scotland-wide with the Farm Finder Service. Combines property expertise with practical agricultural knowledge to match clients with suitable land investments.
Questions
What areas of law does Dales Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in agricultural tenancies, rural property transactions, renewable energy projects, and succession planning for Scottish rural estates.
Do you work with clients outside Scotland's central belt?
Yes, we serve clients across all four corners of Scotland, including island communities like Bute, Arran, and Islay.
Can you assist with farm property purchases?
Our Farm Finder Service helps locate suitable properties, and we handle complete transactions including legal due diligence and financing arrangements.
How do you approach succession planning for farms?
We create tailored strategies considering agricultural business structures, tax implications, and family requirements for smooth intergenerational transfers.
Are your services available remotely?
Yes, we regularly work with clients via home visits, video calls, and document management systems to accommodate rural clients' needs.
What makes Dales different from other law firms?
Our unique combination of agricultural expertise and legal proficiency, with family roots in Scottish farming communities spanning generations.
