Scullion News & Resources
As we reflect on the past few months, we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates and achievements. From awards for our excellence in client care to community events, it has been a busy time for us. Thank you for being part of our journey. Read on to hear our latest news!
We are delighted to share we won the SME Legal Firm of the Year award at the inaugural Scottish Professional Awards 2024. This prestigious honour recognises exceptional service and client dedication.
The award was won based on expertise, online presence, and the event organisers’ due diligence checks. Our success was strengthen further by the numerous nominations received from the public during a three-month social media campaign encouraging people to nominate deserving professionals across Scotland.
Our Managing Director Nicholas Scullion, says, “We are overjoyed to receive this award. This achievement is down to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our entire team, and we look forward to continuing to help clients and improve lives through our five-star service”.
We proudly announce the promotion of criminal defence solicitor Anna MacKay to Senior Associate Director.
Trained as a prosecutor before establishing herself as a criminal defence solicitor in 2012, Anna joined us in 2020 at Associate level, bringing a wealth of experience defending in summary and solemn proceedings across Scotland.
“Anna consistently delivers exceptional results for each client she represents, making her highly deserving of this promotion.
Her attention to detail and unwavering diligence set her apart, and I am delighted that she is getting the recognition she is so deserving of,” says Kris Buchanan, Director and Head of the Criminal and Road Traffic Law department.
On June 6th the team honoured the memory of those who sacrificed their lives to defend our democratic freedoms by holding a minute’s silence at their Hamilton Office.
Senior Solicitor Stephanie Grieve (2Lt.) and Marketing Manager Sarah Fishwick (AB2) joined us in full military dress, sharing their experiences from their reservist careers in the British Army and Royal Navy.
We understand the challenges that personnel face when accessing legal services and tailor the delivery of our services around them and their family’s needs.
In support of our Armed Forces, we offer a 10% discount on all legal services up to a maximum of £500, whether actively serving or a veteran. Valid until Nov 2024 on all new instructions. Simply inform our Client Care Team that you have the voucher when you instruct us.
Claim your digital voucher here.
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a military-friendly workplace, we are delighted to share that we have been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award. Following our Bronze Award last year our ongoing efforts and support towards our reservists and the Armed Forces community have yet again been acknowledged with this prestigious accolade.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the Armed Forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.
Attending the official event on October 3rd in Glasgow, Managing Director Nicholas Scullion adds, “This is a fantastic achievement, and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone involved within the Military Law department who have been instrumental in achieving the Silver Award this year”.
If you’re hoping to get your foot on the Scottish property ladder for the first time, there is support available. From various allowances to handy tips, this article answers key questions on making your initial home purchase smooth and explores available help for first-time buyers.
Making the process smoother for everyone. Here we share our Q&A to help you sell your property as quickly and easily as possible.
Caring for our community is something we deeply value and we were delighted to have spent the day volunteering at Erskine Veterans Charity. Head of Family Law Judith Higson took the team out to give back by working on the Memorial Walkway. Helping improve the space for veterans by cleaning and scrubbing the area and painting the plaques.
“On behalf of all the Veterans who will benefit from your kindness and generosity – thank you”, Caitlin Brown, Corporate & Partnerships Fundraiser, Erskine Veterans Charity.
We are proud to announce the promotion of Ailidh Ballantyne to the Head of the Wills, Power of Attorney and Bereavement department.
Practising Private Client law since 2009, Ailidh provides advice to individuals and families on a broad range of private client matters. With a background in Family Law, Ailidh understands the complexities which can arise when advising clients on their estate and tax planning needs.
“Ailidh’s compassionate nature and care has resulted in excellent client feedback, highlighting the importance of her work in changing lives and making a difference for families at a difficult time.
I love working with people to achieve their potential and I am proud to say that Ailidh is doing a brilliant job leading the team and so her promotion is well deserved”, says Managing Director Nicholas Scullion.
We are thrilled to announce that our Wills, Power of Attorney and Bereavement team have been shortlisted as a Finalist for Private Client Team of the Year at this year’s Scottish Legal Awards.
“We are passionate about giving sound legal advice in a compassionate manner to families during their time of need.
It’s brilliant to receive recognition for our hard work ensuring that families are well-cared-for and supported”, said Head of Department Ailidh Ballantyne.
Hamilton’s first-ever Pride march took place with a vibrant and colourful carnival celebration last month. The team joined together to make our LGBTQ+ community feel welcomed and valued in South Lanarkshire.
We measure success by the happiness of our people, it can’t be all work and no play! The team took part in a Spring Break team building afternoon, proudly supporting local with a team lunch out before enjoying lots of games, laughter and an early finish.
A happy team makes for happy clients. Check out the stats on why we are the Top-Rated law firm across all our service areas.
We are delighted to welcome new talent to the Scullion LAW team. The Staff are the heart and soul of Scullion LAW and without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer our 5-star service.
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