Whilst we very much look forward to the day we can welcome you into our offices once again, we are following Scottish Government guidelines to ensure the safety of our staff, clients and the wider community. In the meantime, with solicitors continuing to work in every department, we remain fully available to assist with your legal and property matters – with protective measures in place. We pride ourselves on providing a local and personal service aimed to give you continued support, advice and solutions to help achieve the best results for you, your family and your business in these difficult times. At MacPhee & Partners, we feel we are also a family and this is our team‌
Conveyancing Team
Headed up by Keith Falconer (Partner), and supported in Fort William by Ciara McCartney (Trainee Solicitor), Morven Culbertson (Paralegal), Lorraine Macdonald (Paralegal), Meghan Rodger (Paralegal) and in Oban by Fiona Anderson (Paralegal), and with our consultant, Rosemary MacPhee, also on hand. We understand that buying or selling property is usually the biggest single transaction a person undertakes and we are here to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible. Whether you are a first-time buyer looking to make the step onto the property ladder, upsizing/downsizing, relocating due to work commitments, selling a property due to bereavement, purchasing a holiday home or investing in the buy-to-let market, our experienced team are here to help.
keithfalconer@macphee.co.uk 01397 701000
Commercial Team
Headed up by Christine Mackay (Senior Partner), and assisted by Gary Somers (Solicitor) and Rebecca Fraser (Solicitor), our team have experience acting in the purchase, sale and leasing of industrial and commercial properties, including developments, and in the purchase and sale of hotels and other licenced premises. We can advise on a wide range of commercial and property matters across different industries and pride ourselves on our ability to give friendly, professional and practical advice.
christinemackay@macphee.co.uk 01397 701000
Family Team
Family law covers a wide range of sensitive issues relating to all aspects of family life and the firm advises clients in matters of divorce, separation, residence/contact with children, child support, adoption and rights of cohabitants. The family law team also assists with Care Home charges, applications for Guardianship and regularly appear in Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland. Our highly experienced family law team is headed up by Claire Bamber (Partner), assisted by Sandi Kerr (Paralegal) in Fort William and by Billie Kirkham (Solicitor) in Oban.
clairebamber@macphee.co.uk billiekirkham@macphee.co.uk 01397 701000
Employment Team The team have experience advising both employers and employees on a wide variety of employment law matters. The Firm recognises the importance of this fast expanding and interesting area of law. We also have links with Advocates specialising in employment law and can quickly refer matters for specialist advice when necessary. For advise on drafting contracts, unfair dismissal, discrimination, discipline and grievance procedures, settlement agreements, TUPE and much more, contact Christine Mackay or Gary Somers christinemackay@macphee.co.uk 01397 701000
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Consultants With over 80 years of combined experience, Duncan MacPhee and Rosemary Macphee are now Consultants with the firm, continuing to assist and advise on their specialist areas of law of Crofting and Conveyancing.
duncanmacphee@macphee.co.uk rosemarymacphee@macphee.co.uk 01397 701000