Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Leven
Smith & Grant has been delivering legal services to Levenmouth and surrounding areas for over a century. Our firm merges traditional professional values with modern practices to ensure prompt, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for clients. We offer free initial consultations and flexible communication options, including video and telephone consultations. Our multidisciplinary team specialises in Business Law, Conveyancing, Court Department matters, Wills and Estates, and Legal Aid. With deep local roots and extensive experience, we prioritise client needs while maintaining commercial awareness.We provide tailored advice on property transactions, commercial disputes, family law, and estate planning. Our Court Department offers compassionate representation in civil and criminal cases, supported by Legal Aid eligibility assessments. We also assist businesses with staff incentives and work-friendly appointments. Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients receive practical solutions through brief informal advice or comprehensive legal support.
Services
Business Law
Conveyancing
Court Department
Wills and Estates
Legal Aid
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience serving Levenmouth and surrounding areas.
- Our team offers free initial consultations with no upfront costs.
- We provide flexible communication options including video and telephone consultations.
- Our multidisciplinary team covers all major legal specialisms comprehensively.
- We combine traditional professional values with modern business practices.
Services
Business Law
Our Business Law team advises on commercial transactions, property acquisitions, contract disputes, and debt recovery. We serve local retailers, property developers, and construction companies with commercially aware solutions. Our services include lease agreements, dispute resolution, and business succession planning.
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions including purchases, sales, and re-mortgages. Our conveyancing service includes lease assignments and mortgage advice through independent financial advisers. We guide clients through the property process with expertise and clarity.
Court Department
Our Court Department provides representation in civil and criminal cases, including family law, debt recovery, and criminal prosecutions. We offer Legal Aid assessments and handle matters from initial advice through to court representation with compassionate support.
Wills and Estates
We draft wills, manage estate administration, and provide Power of Attorney arrangements. Our services include tax-effective estate planning and support for grieving families during probate processes. Free wills are available for recent property transactions.
Legal Aid
We assess eligibility for Legal Aid including Civil Legal Aid for court actions and Advice & Assistance for preliminary work. Our team explains funding options and undertakes legally-aided work where clients qualify, ensuring accessible legal support.
People
Cameron MacKenzie
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1995, Cameron specialises in commercial property and family law. He leads the firm's litigation department and brings extensive local legal expertise to client matters.
Michele Renton
Partner, Court Department
With 30 years' experience since qualifying in 1992, Michele handles civil and criminal court matters. She became partner in 2022 after building expertise in litigation through local firms.
Alistair Price
Executry Manager
Alistair has specialised in wills and estate administration since joining Smith & Grant in 1984. He provides expert guidance on executry law and will drafting with decades of practical experience.
Darlene McConnell
Conveyancing Paralegal
Darlene joined in 2023 with 17 years' conveyancing experience. She handles residential property transactions after qualifying as a Law Society Accredited Paralegal in 2006.
Audrey McAndrew
Accredited Paralegal
Audrey qualified as a conveyancing paralegal in 2004. With 20 years' local experience, she joined Smith & Grant in 2024, specialising in residential conveyancing and property law.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We specialise in Business Law, Conveyancing, Court Department matters, Wills and Estates, and Legal Aid services.
Do you provide free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations with no upfront costs for all our legal services.
Can I get Legal Aid assistance?
We assess eligibility for Legal Aid including Civil Legal Aid and Advice & Assistance funding options.
Do you handle property transactions?
Yes, our Conveyancing team manages residential and commercial property purchases, sales, and re-mortgages.
How can I make an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email to book appointments including early morning, lunchtime, or after-hours slots.
Do you offer will writing services?
Yes, we prepare professional wills and offer free wills for recent property transactions.
