Business Details
Mitchells Roberton - Expert Legal Services Glasgow
Mitchells Roberton is a medium-sized law firm based in Glasgow with roots tracing back to the 1740s, making it one of Scotland's oldest legal practices. Our firm has built enduring relationships with businesses and families across generations by combining traditional values with modern legal expertise. We pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective, responsive, and caring legal services while maintaining pace with advancements in case management, information technology, and legal systems. Our experienced teams provide tailored solutions to resolve legal challenges efficiently, focusing on achieving optimal outcomes for clients' personal and business needs. With hundreds of years of combined experience, our approach remains well-rounded and legally sound, supported by specialist teams across private client matters, property transactions, and dispute resolution.We maintain strong local connections while offering international support through our partnership with Commercial Law Group, serving clients across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Our recent appointments demonstrate our commitment to growth and continuity, with fourth-generation lawyer Ronald Inglis assuming chairmanship in 2025. We operate from our Glasgow office at George House, 36 North Hanover Street, providing accessible legal expertise to both individual and corporate clients. Our integrated estate agency and conveyancing services offer seamless property transaction support, while our dedicated departments handle employment law, family matters, and complex litigation. This heritage of excellence, combined with forward-thinking practices, positions us to deliver trusted legal counsel that evolves with our clients' changing needs.
Services
Business & Commercial Law
Family Law
Dispute Resolution
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Estate Agency
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Highlights and features
- We offer centuries of combined legal experience dating back to the 1740s
- Our cost-effective services combine traditional values with modern legal technology
- We provide tailored solutions through specialist teams in private client, property and litigation
- Our experienced solicitors deliver practical advice for both personal and business matters
- We maintain international connections through Commercial Law Group membership
Services
Business & Commercial Law
Our commercial law team advises businesses from start-ups to financial institutions. We handle contracts, mergers, and regulatory compliance while maintaining modern case management systems. Our solicitors provide practical solutions for commercial disputes and transactions, ensuring legal protection while supporting business growth through tailored legal strategies.
Family Law
We offer sensitive family law support covering divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and cohabitation agreements. Our solicitors provide cost-effective advice for separation rights and emergency protection orders. We guide clients through emotionally challenging situations with legal expertise while prioritising family welfare and long-term stability for all parties involved.
Dispute Resolution
Our litigation department handles personal and business disputes with practical legal solutions. We explore alternative dispute resolution methods before court proceedings to reduce costs and stress. Our experienced solicitors manage complex cases across contract disputes, debt recovery, and commercial conflicts while maintaining focus on achieving favourable outcomes through negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Commercial Property
We assist with commercial property transactions for sole traders, retailers, and financial institutions. Our services cover lease agreements, property purchases, and sales while navigating legal requirements. We provide sector-specific knowledge across hospitality, retail, and institutional property matters, ensuring smooth transactions from initial contracts through to completion for business property clients.
Residential Property
Our conveyancing team manages residential property transactions with integrated estate agency services. We explain legal processes clearly for buyers and sellers, handling contracts, surveys, and completion formalities. Our solicitors ensure compliance with property laws while making the home buying or selling process as stress-free as possible through coordinated legal and agency support.
People
Ronald Inglis
Chairman
Fourth-generation lawyer Ronald Inglis became chairman in 2025 after his sister Morag's tenure. With 52 years of legal experience, he leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client service in commercial law matters across Scotland's oldest legal practice.
Morag Inglis
Former Chairman
Morag Inglis served as chairman from 2021 until handing over to brother Ronald in 2025. She contributed extensive leadership experience during her tenure while maintaining active involvement in complex legal cases before transitioning to advisory roles within the historic firm.
Ken Gerber
International Partner
Ken Gerber represents Mitchells Roberton in Commercial Law Group, managing international legal connections across Europe, USA, and Asia. He coordinates cross-border transactions and litigation support while maintaining specialist knowledge of Scottish law applications in global contexts for the firm's international clients.
Olivia Coyle
Solicitor
Olivia Coyle joined the Court Department as a solicitor with one year's post-qualification experience. She brings academic expertise to litigation matters, supporting clients with practical legal solutions in court proceedings while developing her practice across commercial and personal legal disputes.
Joseph Chambers
Solicitor
Joseph Chambers joined Mitchells Roberton as a newly qualified solicitor, contributing fresh perspectives to the firm's legal services. He works across multiple departments to develop expertise in commercial and private client matters while supporting the firm's commitment to continuous professional development.
Questions
What areas of law does Mitchells Roberton specialise in?
We specialise in business & commercial law, family law, dispute resolution, commercial & residential property, wills & probate, and employment law.
How long has Mitchells Roberton been operating?
Our firm traces its roots back to the 1740s, making us one of Scotland's oldest legal practices.
Do you offer international legal support?
Yes, through our membership in Commercial Law Group with offices across Europe, USA, South Africa, Israel, Mexico and Malaysia.
What makes Mitchells Roberton different from other law firms?
We combine centuries of legal experience with modern practices, offering cost-effective solutions through specialist teams with local knowledge and international reach.
Where is Mitchells Roberton located?
We are based in Glasgow at George House, 36 North Hanover Street, with easy access for local and international clients.
Do you provide property transaction services?
Yes, we offer integrated estate agency and conveyancing services for both commercial and residential property transactions.
