Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Aberdeen Since 2000
Established in 2000, andersonbain has grown organically to become a highly respected market leader in domestic and commercial conveyancing across Scotland. Our team of over 70 solicitors, paralegals, and support staff provides a comprehensive range of legal services to private and commercial clients, including family law, executry matters, wills, and commercial property transactions. With offices in Aberdeen and Glasgow, we combine deep local market knowledge with decades of collective experience in navigating the complexities of Scottish property and legal systems. Our founding partners Peter Anderson and Stuart Bain built the firm on principles of personal service, professional excellence, and proactive client engagement. We maintain strong industry credentials through regulation by the Law Society of Scotland and have expanded our expertise through strategic partnerships with experienced professionals like Robin J Leith, Calum I Bell, and Kevin W Rattray.Our client-centric approach ensures transparent communication, competitive pricing, and tailored solutions for property transactions, family law matters, and business legalities. With 25 years of hands-on experience in property market fluctuations, we provide pragmatic advice for first-time buyers, property investors, and businesses. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through industry recognition, including membership in the Aberdeen Solicitors Property Centre and delivery of over 411 property transactions. We maintain rigorous compliance with legal standards while offering accessible services through physical offices and digital communication channels.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Commercial Services
Executry Services
Writing a Will
Power of Attorney
Commercial Property
Mortgage Advice
Guardianships
Child Law
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in Scottish property law
- Our team of 70+ legal professionals serves clients across Scotland
- We provide free initial consultations for property transactions
- Our Aberdeen office has been operating since the turn of the millennium
- We combine local market knowledge with national legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
What people say
Professional and friendly
Best experience we've had
Made difficult time easier
Prompt and helpful service
Trusted legal advisors
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions across Scotland. With expertise in Scottish property law since 2000, we guide clients through purchases, sales, and legal compliance. Our service includes home report analysis, contract negotiation, and completion of legal formalities. Clients benefit from our local market knowledge in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Inverness, supported by a dedicated team of solicitors and property experts.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, separation agreements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors offer pragmatic advice on pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and civil partnership dissolutions. With experienced practitioners in Aberdeen and Glasgow, we handle sensitive matters with professionalism while protecting client interests throughout Scotland's legal processes.
Commercial Services
Our commercial legal services cover property transactions, business acquisitions, and lease agreements across Scotland. We advise on commercial property assignations, lease terms, and business restructuring. Clients receive expert guidance through complex transactions, supported by our team's 25 years' experience in Scottish commercial law. Services extend to contract drafting and dispute resolution for businesses in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and surrounding regions.
Writing a Will
Our wills specialists create legally sound testamentary documents tailored to individual circumstances. We advise on executors' responsibilities, asset distribution, and tax implications. Clients receive clear guidance through the will creation process, ensuring their wishes are properly documented. This service integrates with our executry services for comprehensive estate management solutions across Scotland.
Executry Services
We manage estate administration processes following bereavement, handling probate applications and asset distribution. Our specialists guide executors through legal requirements while minimising stress during difficult times. Services include valuation reporting, tax calculations, and creditor settlement. With offices in Aberdeen and Glasgow, we support clients across Scotland in administering estates efficiently and compassionately.
People
Peter Anderson
Founder
Co-founder with 25 years' experience in Scottish property law, established the Aberdeen office in 2000. Provides strategic leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex conveyancing transactions.
Stuart Bain
Founder
Co-founder responsible for developing the firm's commercial law practice. Brings extensive experience in business acquisitions and property transactions, having operated in Scotland's legal market since 2000.
Robin J Leith
Partner
Experienced property solicitor with specialist knowledge of Aberdeen's real estate market. Joined from a prominent local firm, contributing expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing matters.
Calum I Bell
Partner
Senior partner with deep expertise in Scottish property law. Provides technical guidance on complex transactions while maintaining client relationships developed over years of practice in Aberdeen.
Kevin W Rattray
Partner
Former head of a long-standing local firm, brings estate agency and private client expertise. Specialises in executry services and will drafting, supporting clients across Aberdeen and surrounding areas.
Questions
What legal services does andersonbain offer in Aberdeen?
We provide conveyancing, family law, commercial property services, wills, executry administration, and power of attorney arrangements from our Aberdeen office.
How experienced is andersonbain's conveyancing team?
Our conveyancing specialists have 25 years' experience handling Scottish property transactions, supported by a team of solicitors and property experts across Aberdeen and Glasgow.
Do you offer legal services outside Aberdeen?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Scotland including Glasgow, Inverness, and surrounding regions from our offices in Aberdeen and Glasgow.
What family law matters do you handle?
We assist with divorce proceedings, separation agreements, child custody arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements, and civil partnership dissolutions across Scotland.
What commercial legal services are available?
We handle commercial property transactions, business acquisitions, lease agreements, and corporate restructuring matters for clients in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and throughout Scotland.
