Meet Scullion LAW

Nicholas James Scullion founded Nicholas J. Scullion & Co. in 1979. The firm rebranded as Scullion LAW in 2010 and he remains a Senior Consultant with the firm. He is highly respected by clients and peers alike, and over the course of 40+ years of criminal law experience, he has gained an excellent reputation for his degree of preparation and advocacy skills both in the Sheriff and High Courts all over Scotland. He has conducted thousands of cases including trials, Fatal Accident Inquiries and actions in the Court of Session over a long and distinguished career.

Nicholas is the Managing Director of Scullion LAW and an experienced civil and criminal practitioner. As well as taking a prominent role in managing all business areas, he offers clients a bespoke criminal and road traffic law service. Before qualifying as a solicitor, Nicholas worked in sales and marketing and that additional expertise has been integral in growing the vision and reputation of the firm beyond. His pastoral care and management of cases are exceptional as is his forensic attention to detail.

Kris is a Director and Head of the Road Traffic and Criminal Departments. Since joining the firm as a trainee in 2011, he has risen through the ranks and was made a Director in April 2018. He is our dedicated road traffic specialist and has conducted and managed over 2,500 Road Traffic matters since 2012, ranging from serious cases of causing death by dangerous or careless driving to more standard road traffic matters, including technical cases such as speeding, drink driving, and other matters.

Judith has been practising Family Law since 2003. She is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, an Accredited Child Law Specialist, an Accredited Family Law Mediator, a Collaborative Lawyer and a member of the Family Law Association. Judith is a UK Legal 500 recommended lawyer and has over twenty years of experience in guiding her client through separations, divorce and child law cases, often with an international element. Judith has been involved in reported and unreported cases dealing with novel aspects of the law.

Gemma Miller joined in 2001 and was promoted to Director in 2022. Gemma details in all aspects of conveyancing and has a particular interest in dealing with complex and problematic transactions. She graduated with an LLB in June 2019. Gemma balances work life, home life and studying. She has a lovely family and is an approachable, confident and valued member of staff.

Shanna joined Scullion LAW in October 2005 and is an incredibly valued member of staff. She started as an office junior helping with our IT systems. As other administrative staff came into the firm, she was given the opportunity to help with their training and management. A couple of years later, she started working closely with Nicholas as his PA. She was promoted to Executive Director in 2015 and to Director of Operations and Performance in December 2022.

Charmaine joined us as a receptionist in October 2012, returning to Scotland after a 20-year stint in the US. By 2016, she had been promoted to Client Care Manager, driven by her passion for delivering excellence in client care. In 2022, Charmaine was promoted to Executive Director, where she took great pleasure in leading the sales team and ensuring that every prospective client who contacts Scullion LAW receives exceptional care, professionalism, and top-notch legal service. In 2024, she advanced to the position of Head of Sales.