Our clients trust us to advise them in relation to some of life’s most important and sensitive situations whether it be moving house, making sure someone is appointed to look after their affairs or making sure that their assets are passed on to the next generation.
Our advice extends beyond legal advice; we will guide you through legal situations with as much support as you require and believe that by having a clear understanding of what is involved, our clients are more likely to be satisfied with the end result.
Our firm was established in 2000 by John Gilbertson, prior to then a partner with the firm of JL Anderson. John retired in 2018 with over 40 years’ experience in property law, wills, powers of attorney and executries and advised countless clients through many complex transactions throughout his career. John can now be found climbing munros, out on his kayak or in the garden. Anywhere but the office!
John’s son, Tom Gilbertson, joined the firm in 2013 having trained at an Edinburgh City Centre Private Client firm and assumed responsibility for the firm in 2018. Tom advises clients in relation to property transactions, executries, Wills, Powers of Attorney and commercial leases.
Angela Wilkie is our Head Cashier and qualified as a Conveyancing Paralegal through the University of Strathclyde. Angela has been with the firm for over 20 years and deals with executry administation and residential property transactions of all shapes and sizes.
Audrey Pratt joined the firm in 2022 from a firm in Cupar and has over 30 years’ experience in residential conveyancing.
Tracey Gillies supports the team as our Legal Secretary having had over 30 years experience in the role with the former firm of Beveridge, Herd and Sandilands.
Carolyn Bean joined us as a Consultant in 2025 having previously worked for many years at a well know local firm. Carolyn has significant experience in a variety of legal roles and deals with Wills, Powers of Attorney, executry administration and conveyancing for our clients.
If you phone or drop in to our office you will be met by any one of us who will be happy to help with your enquiry.
Our Philosophy
We like to talk and can be easily accessed by telephone, email or in person.
We do not charge a fee simply for finding out whether we can help you or not.
If you are a first time buyer we know how difficult it can be and will do our part to make your first purchase a little easier. As with other clients you will not be charged a fee for an unsuccessful offer for a property.
We have no outside investors and are not answerable to anyone other than the Law Society of Scotland. You are assured of entirely independent advice from us which we regard that as being in your best interests, not those of anyone else.