Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Edinburgh
Established in 1924, Connell & Connell W S is a respected law firm delivering partner-led legal advice tailored to individual and business needs. Our Edinburgh-based team combines decades of expertise with a client-centric approach, ensuring clear, cost-effective solutions across property transactions, tax planning, and elder law. We prioritise long-term relationships, evidenced by generations of family clients and testimonials highlighting our approachable professionalism. As a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland, we maintain a strong local presence while serving private individuals and commercial clients across Edinburgh and its surrounding areas. 
Services
Buying or Selling Property
Tax Planning
Elder Law Advice
Powers of Attorney
Commercial Property
Wills and Executries
Inheritance Tax Planning
Family Business Support
Property Conveyancing
Legal Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We have 100 years of combined legal experience since 1924
- Our partner-led approach ensures direct access to senior experts
- Client testimonials confirm our commitment to exceptional service
- We offer comprehensive legal and property services under one roof
- Local Edinburgh expertise with nationwide recognition
What people say
Exceptional client care
Professional service
Long-standing reputation
Approachable team
Practical solutions
Services
Buying or Selling Property
Our property specialists handle residential and commercial transactions across Edinburgh. We provide clear guidance from initial valuation to completion, including market exposure through ESPC and Rightmove. Partner-led approach ensures direct communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from our local market knowledge and streamlined conveyancing services.
Tax Planning
We advise on tax-efficient strategies for income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. Our services include trust creation, asset protection, and lifetime gifting strategies. By combining legal and financial expertise, we help clients preserve wealth across generations while maintaining compliance with current tax legislation.
Powers of Attorney
We create tailored continuing and welfare powers of attorney to ensure clients' affairs are managed according to their wishes. Our fixed-fee service includes registration with the Office of the Public Guardian. We also advise on emergency intervention orders when immediate action is required.
Advice for the Elderly
Our elder law specialists help clients plan for later life care, including nursing home arrangements and asset protection. We draft living wills and provide guidance on managing family members' affairs with sensitivity and legal compliance. Our approach balances practical solutions with compassionate support.
Commercial Property
We support small to medium businesses with property transactions, lease negotiations, and partnership agreements. Our services cover shop, office, and restaurant premises. We combine property expertise with understanding of family business dynamics to deliver commercially practical solutions tailored to Edinburgh's market.
People
Andrew Ogilvie
Partner
Specialising in property law with over 25 years' experience advising residential and commercial clients across Edinburgh's property market.
Lesley Elrick
Partner
Tax planning expert with particular focus on inheritance tax mitigation and trust creation for family wealth preservation.
Richard Murray
Partner
Commercial property specialist handling business premises transactions and lease agreements for Edinburgh-based enterprises.
Jenny Boyle
Partner
Elder law specialist providing compassionate guidance on later life planning, powers of attorney and executry administration.
Jill Andrew
Partner
Wills and succession planning expert helping families structure their estates to minimise tax liabilities and family disputes.
Questions
What legal services does Connell & Connell offer?
We provide property transactions, tax planning, powers of attorney, wills, executry services, and commercial property advice.
How can I plan for later life care?
Our elder law specialists help create powers of attorney, living wills, and care funding strategies tailored to your circumstances.
What are your conveyancing fees?
We offer competitive fixed fees for property transactions, including market exposure through ESPC and Rightmove listings.
How do I create a valid Will?
Our solicitors guide you through Will preparation, from basic single Wills to complex trust arrangements, starting at £350 plus VAT.
Can you help with business property needs?
Yes, we handle commercial property transactions, lease negotiations, and partnership agreements for Edinburgh businesses.
What happens after someone's death?
We assist with executry administration, funeral arrangements, and estate settlement, providing compassionate support during difficult times.
