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Alan Bayley
Senior Partner
Alan handles a wide variety of work particularly property and business matters. He also has a particular interest in family law issues, relating to divorce, separation and children.
He is the co-author of “Financial Provision on Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnerships”. The book was published by one of Scotland’s leading Law Publishers and deals with how financial matters are dealt with when marriages and civil partnerships break down.
In addition to his work within the firm, Alan is a part time judge with the UK Social Security Tribunal, a legal member of the First Tier Tribunal for Scotland (Social Security Chamber) and is a part-time Convener with the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
Ruth McColl
Partner
Ruth is a Partner, having served her traineeship with Stodarts. Prior to that, she obtained her honours degree from Glasgow University and her Diploma in Legal Practice from the Glasgow Graduate School of Law.
Ruth is involved in a wide range of work, although she has a particular interest in conveyancing, mental health and family law matters. Ruth was previously a panel member for the Children’s Panel in Falkirk and now is on the list of child welfare reporters appointed by the court to prepare reports to assist in court actions involving children.
Ruth is the co-author, along with Alan, of the second edition of “Financial Provision on Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnerships”. The book was published by one of Scotland’s leading Law Publishers and deals with how financial matters are dealt with when marriages and civil partnerships break down.
Joanne Hogg
Partner
Ruth is a Partner, having served her traineeship with Stodarts. Prior to that, she obtained her honours degree from Glasgow University and her Diploma in Legal Practice from the Glasgow Graduate School of Law.
Ruth is involved in a wide range of work, although she has a particular interest in conveyancing, mental health and family law matters. Ruth was previously a panel member for the Children’s Panel in Falkirk and now is on the list of child welfare reporters appointed by the court to prepare reports to assist in court actions involving children.
Ruth is the co-author, along with Alan, of the second edition of “Financial Provision on Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Partnerships”. The book was published by one of Scotland’s leading Law Publishers and deals with how financial matters are dealt with when marriages and civil partnerships break down.
Lyndsey Murphey
Associate
Lyndsey is an Associate with the firm. She joined the firm as a Trainee in August 2006 and qualified in August 2008. She obtained her honours degree at Strathclyde University and her Diploma in Legal Practice from the Glasgow Graduate School of Law.
Lyndsey is involved in a range of work, although she has a particular interest in adults with incapacity and mental health law, conveyancing and family law. Lyndsey undertakes work both under Civil Legal Aid and on a private basis. She is a member of the Family Law Association. Lyndsey is also on the Curator list for the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
Vanessa Peto
Associate
Vanessa is an associate of the firm. She joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in June 2022. She completed her LLB Honours Degree at the University of Stirling, following which she completed her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde.
Vanessa is involved in a wide range of work day-to-day but has a particular interest in Family Law, Conveyancing, Wills and Powers of Attorney. She particularly enjoys interacting with clients and assisting them with their individual legal needs.
Elaine McMeekin
Paralegal
Elaine joined the firm in March 2000 and is employed as a Paralegal/Executry Assistant. Elaine deals principally with Wills, Estates and Trusts but has extensive experience in all areas of legal work.
Elaine has worked in legal practices for over thirty five years and completed her paralegal courses at Strathclyde University.
Lauryn Bell
Trainee Solicitor
Lauryn joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in June 2024. She completed both her LLB Honours Degree and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde.
Lauryn is engaged in a variety of day-to-day work but is particularly interested in Family law matters, Conveyancing and Wills. Lauryn enjoys meeting with clients and working towards solutions for any legal matters.
Lauryn Bell
Trainee Solicitor
Lauryn joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in June 2024. She completed both her LLB Honours Degree and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde.
Lauryn is engaged in a variety of day-to-day work but is particularly interested in Family law matters, Conveyancing and Wills. Lauryn enjoys meeting with clients and working towards solutions for any legal matters.