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Following the latest guidelines from the Scottish Government our office will not be fully re-opening at present. We will continue to see a limited number... Read More
Welcome to
Galloway & Ayrshire Partnership
Leading firm in SW Scotland
Who we are
Galloway & Ayrshire Partnership trades under two long-standing firms of solicitors – Smith & Valentine and McCormick & Nicholson. Smith & Valentine has an office in Girvan and, in 2019, opened an office in Stranraer. McCormick & Nicholson has an office in Newton Stewart.
Our experienced team includes solicitors, paralegals, cashiers, trust and executry specialists, secretaries and a practice manager.
All of our clients, whether they be national corporations or individuals receive the same personalised service. We are never more than a phone call away when you need our help or advice.
More about us
Smith & Valentine and McCormick & Nicholson have been advising the people of Galloway, Ayrshire and beyond for more than 100 years. Despite our long history we pride ourselves in being a modern law firm. We have invested in the latest technology to ensure we are as efficient as possible in delivering the highest quality professional services to our clients at competitive rates.
Our focus is on what we perceive are the needs of the individual: House Purchases & Sales; Wills, Trusts and Executries; Powers of Attorney; Guardianships; Family and Matrimonial; Agricultural & Rural Business, Corporate/Commercial and Charities.
Need help or advice? Please get in touch
Girvan Office 01465 712345
Stranraer Office 01776 889293
Newton Stewart Office 01671 402813
We are more than happy to give you an estimate of our fees and any outlays.
Services
Agricultural & Rural Business
With a significant rural client-base we have a wealth of experience in the purchase and sale of agricultural property, forestry... Read More
Commercial Leasing
We offer specialist advice to both Landlords and Tenants in relation to their obligations under an existing commercial lease as... Read More
Corporate & Commercial Property
We act for a number of individuals and businesses in relation to investment property purchases/portfolio purchases and security work as... Read More
Guardianships
We can assist if you need to apply to Court for a Guardianship or an Intervention Order. An Intervention order... Read More
House Purchases
The house-buying process As property experts, we will guide you through the house-buying process. Whether you need advice on local... Read More
House Sales
The house-selling process We have been selling houses in Galloway, Ayrshire and beyond for decades – we know the market... Read More
Matrimonial
Whilst we do not carry out any litigation, we offer advice on all aspects of non-contentious matrimonial matters such as... Read More
Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are very useful to have as a safety net as we don’t know what the future has... Read More
Trusts and Executries
The general perception of Trusts are that they are very complicated to set up and administer and are only suitable... Read More
We are regulated by the Law Society of Scotland. The Law Society of Scotland is the professional body for all practising solicitors in Scotland and has a statutory duty to work in the public interest.
News & Events
Our Team
Shirley C McNeill
PartnerShirley was educated at Belmont Primary School in Stranraer and Stranraer Academy before attending Strathclyde University where she graduated with... Read Profile
Craig S W Currie
PartnerIn his school years Craig attended Wellington School, Ayr and thereafter obtained his Honours Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal... Read Profile
Katie Woodhouse
SolicitorKatie grew up locally in Kirkcudbright, attending Johnston Primary School and Kirkcudbright Academy. She obtained a degree in Business Studies... Read Profile
Natalie Purdie
Trainee SolicitorNatalie grew up locally in Girvan, attending Pinwherry Primary School and Girvan Academy. Natalie obtained a degree in Law in... Read Profile
Daniel McGiffen
Trainee SolicitorDaniel grew up in Prestwick, attending Glenburn Primary School and Prestwick Academy. He obtained an LLB Law (Hons) degree in... Read Profile
Jennifer Scott
Practice ManagerJennifer was educated at Portpatrick Primary School and then Stranraer Academy before moving to Edinburgh to pursue training in Retail... Read Profile
Linda Irvine
Head CashierLinda joined the firm in 1981 and since returning in 1995 after a career break has been our law accountant... Read Profile
Lynne Coid
ParalegalLynne was educated at the Douglas Ewart High School before graduating from Napier University in 2001 with BA (Hons) Business... Read Profile
Sarah Currie
ParalegalSarah joined the firm in May 2014. She is part of the Executry and Trust team. Sarah obtained her paralegal... Read Profile
Marianne Grieve
ParalegalMarianne comes from an agricultural background and qualified as a paralegal in 1999 and joined the firm in 2002. Marianne... Read Profile
Debbie MacDonald
ParalegalDebbie grew up in the coastal village of Garlieston and was educated at Garlieston Primary School and Douglas Ewart High... Read Profile
Andrena McGill
ParalegalAndrena is originally from Northern Ireland arriving in Scotland in 1994 with her family, who farm in the Machars. She... Read Profile
Lauren McKay
ParalegalAfter graduating from Strathclyde University with a BA (Hons) degree in Law & History in 2014, Lauren started working towards... Read Profile
Jacinda Rennie
ParalegalJacinda attended Douglas Ewart High School and then Aberdeen College where she obtained an HND in Legal Services. She joined... Read Profile
