Business Details
Trusted Solicitors in Strathaven Since 1816
Established in 1816, Gebbie & Wilson has built a legacy as Strathaven's longest-standing solicitors and estate agents. Our firm combines 206 years of legal expertise with a commitment to fostering long-term client relationships. Specialising in conveyancing, estate agency, agricultural law, and succession planning, we serve both individual and business clients across Scotland. Our team of experienced solicitors, including private client specialists Jan Bayley and Louise Arthur, provides tailored solutions for wills, power of attorney, and executry administration.As local experts in renewable energy contracts and commercial property transactions, we blend traditional values with modern legal practices. Our dedication to the Strathaven community is matched by our professional excellence, demonstrated through our bicentenary recognition by Lanarkshire's Lord Lieutenant. We prioritise face-to-face consultations while embracing modern communication methods to best serve our clients' evolving needs.
Services
Conveyancing
Estate Agency
Power of Attorney
Agricultural Law
Wills and Succession Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 206 years of continuous legal expertise in Strathaven
- Our team includes specialist solicitors in private client and agricultural law
- We provide comprehensive services covering property, succession, and commercial law
- We maintain direct client relationships with modern communication flexibility
- Our local knowledge supports tailored solutions for Scottish legal matters
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with expertise developed over two centuries. We guide clients through purchase, sale, and lease processes while maintaining clear communication about legal requirements and costs. Our local knowledge ensures smooth transactions for properties in Strathaven and throughout Scotland.
Estate Agency
Combining legal expertise with property market knowledge, we offer professional estate agency services for residential and commercial properties. Our team provides accurate valuations, effective marketing strategies, and comprehensive support throughout the selling process while maintaining strict compliance with Scottish property regulations.
Power of Attorney
We specialise in creating tailored power of attorney arrangements that protect clients' interests in financial, property, and welfare matters. Our solicitors explain complex legal requirements in accessible terms and ensure documents meet Scottish legal standards while reflecting clients' specific wishes and circumstances.
Agricultural Law
Our dedicated agricultural law team provides expert guidance on farm contracts, land management, and renewable energy agreements. With specialist Catherine Black leading our rural legal services, we offer practical solutions for succession planning, land leases, and renewable energy developments across central Scotland.
Wills and Succession Planning
Our wills specialists create comprehensive succession plans that ensure clients' wishes are legally protected while minimising tax liabilities. We help families and business owners establish clear inheritance arrangements and provide expert advice on executry administration following bereavement.
People
Catherine Black
Agricultural Law Partner
Specialist solicitor in farm contracts and renewable energy agreements, providing tailored legal solutions for Scottish agricultural clients while supporting rural community development through local event sponsorship.
Jan Bayley
Private Client Partner
Experienced solicitor specialising in wills, succession planning, and executry administration, offering expert guidance on estate management and inheritance tax mitigation for families and business owners across Scotland.
Louise Arthur
Private Client Solicitor
Dedicated legal professional handling power of attorney arrangements, will creation, and estate planning, providing clear advice on legal protections for clients' financial and personal welfare matters.
David Murray
Managing Partner
Senior partner overseeing firm operations with commitment to maintaining Strathaven's longest-established legal practice, ensuring continuity of service excellence while guiding the firm's strategic direction for future generations.
Questions
What areas of law does Gebbie & Wilson specialise in?
We specialise in property law, agricultural legal matters, private client services, and commercial conveyancing across central and southern Scotland.
How long has Gebbie & Wilson been operating?
We have continuously operated as Strathaven's solicitors since 1816, making us one of Scotland's oldest law firms.
Do you offer estate agency services?
Yes, we provide professional estate agency services alongside our legal practice for residential and commercial property transactions.
Can you help with renewable energy contracts?
Our agricultural law team specialises in renewable energy agreements including windfarm leases and battery storage contracts.
Do you provide will writing services?
Yes, our wills specialists create tailored succession plans to ensure your wishes are legally protected and tax-efficient.
