Emily Allan
Head of Family Law
News
Scottish Law Commission recommends review of damages for personal injury
The Scottish Law Commission has recommended changes to the law on damages for personal injury in Scotland in a new report. Read more
Mick Lynch’s Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture
Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the RMT trade union, gave the 11th Annual Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture on Thursday 24th October. Read more
Commemoration of Calton Weavers
Allan McDougall Solicitors was proud to sponsor the Calton Weavers commemoration event on Sunday 22 September 2024 Read more
Fatal accident claims in Scotland and rising “loss of society” awards
In recent years, there has been a rising trend in the value of compensation awards being made to family members of victims of fatal accidents in Scotland. Read more
Safety in the farming industry
A recent prosecution brought into sharp focus the hazardous nature of working in farming. Read more
What our clients say
- Alex Robertson is an extremely professional lawyer. Fantastic support and advice throughout. I was always kept up to date and advised of timelines. I was very pleased with the outcome.
H.M. January 2025 - I was kept updated often by Alison Bosshardt, and it was very straightforward.
J.M. January 2025 - Fiona Fraser was outstanding and kept me informed of everything regarding my case. I really appreciate everything she has done for me.
A.R. December 2024 - I would like to thank Mr Gordon Milligan for his professionalism. I really appreciated the personal touch. 100% professional throughout. No one could ask or expect service like that! I was really impressed from start to finish. Thank you.
S.F. December 2024 - Jackie Raitt conducted my personal injury case timeously, professionally and compassionately.
R.D. December 2024 - My sincere thanks for the service provided by Stephen Irvine and his colleagues. It was first class and much appreciated. I am more than happy with the final outcome.
J.M. December 2024 - Thank you so much for the excellent service, Stephen Irvine.
M.B. December 2024 - Extremely helpful. Very much appreciated all the help and advice received from Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine.
L.B. December 2024 - My claim was dealt with very quickly by Stephen Irvine and Fiona Fraser from start to finish. Everything was so straightforward and easy to understand. Very happy.
L.H. November 2024 - Very professional service from David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
T.G. November 2024 - Very happy with the service provided and outcome of the claim, which was beyond my expectations. Thanks once again to David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
G.M. November 2024 - I want to thank Steven Blacklaws for everything he has done. He always made me feel validated for the hurt I was feeling. Something that no one in my work ever did. I will forever tell people of the amazing work you do and let them know how caring and compassionate you have been. I went through the worst time in my life and you always assured me you would do your best to make this right and you did. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, just thank you.
A.C. October 2024 - The service provided was great. Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine were both friendly and professional, making it very easy to talk to them and ask questions. Thank you for all your help throughout the whole case.
E.G. September 2024 - Great professional, efficient and friendly service from David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
J.W. August 2024 - Stephen Irvine, thank you for all your work, hard detective work, and support around my case. I could not have done it without you. I am so grateful for all you did for me and can't thank you enough.
K.C. August 2024 - Jackie Raitt was excellent. Can't rate her highly enough.
F.B. August 2024 - Fiona Fraser excelled in all aspects of service.
M.C. August 2024 - Cannot thank you enough. Jackie Raitt was wonderful. A very understanding lawyer and an asset to your firm.
M.M. July 2024 - I could not fault anything Jackie Raitt did for me. She was very experienced in what she said and did.
K.M. July 2024 - Perfect service from Jackie Raitt.
P.F. July 2024
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In the case of our "no win, no fee" personal injury claims, it's about more than just winning.
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Our employment law team has represented employers and employees at tribunals, appeals and the Court of Session.
Dealing with family matters
We cover all family law matters, including separation and divorce, care arrangements for children, and cohabitation.
Resolving disputes
We cover Sheriff Court hearings and appeals, mediation, judicial review, commercial actions and Court of Session actions and appeals.
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- Industrial deafness
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- Winter weather accidents
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- Dog bite injuries
- Beauty treatment claims
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- Criminal injuries
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What our clients say
- Alex Robertson is an extremely professional lawyer. Fantastic support and advice throughout. I was always kept up to date and advised of timelines. I was very pleased with the outcome.
H.M. January 2025 - I was kept updated often by Alison Bosshardt, and it was very straightforward.
J.M. January 2025 - Fiona Fraser was outstanding and kept me informed of everything regarding my case. I really appreciate everything she has done for me.
A.R. December 2024 - I would like to thank Mr Gordon Milligan for his professionalism. I really appreciated the personal touch. 100% professional throughout. No one could ask or expect service like that! I was really impressed from start to finish. Thank you.
S.F. December 2024 - Jackie Raitt conducted my personal injury case timeously, professionally and compassionately.
R.D. December 2024 - My sincere thanks for the service provided by Stephen Irvine and his colleagues. It was first class and much appreciated. I am more than happy with the final outcome.
J.M. December 2024 - Thank you so much for the excellent service, Stephen Irvine.
M.B. December 2024 - Extremely helpful. Very much appreciated all the help and advice received from Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine.
L.B. December 2024 - My claim was dealt with very quickly by Stephen Irvine and Fiona Fraser from start to finish. Everything was so straightforward and easy to understand. Very happy.
L.H. November 2024 - Very professional service from David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
T.G. November 2024 - Very happy with the service provided and outcome of the claim, which was beyond my expectations. Thanks once again to David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
G.M. November 2024 - I want to thank Steven Blacklaws for everything he has done. He always made me feel validated for the hurt I was feeling. Something that no one in my work ever did. I will forever tell people of the amazing work you do and let them know how caring and compassionate you have been. I went through the worst time in my life and you always assured me you would do your best to make this right and you did. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, just thank you.
A.C. October 2024 - The service provided was great. Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine were both friendly and professional, making it very easy to talk to them and ask questions. Thank you for all your help throughout the whole case.
E.G. September 2024 - Great professional, efficient and friendly service from David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
J.W. August 2024 - Stephen Irvine, thank you for all your work, hard detective work, and support around my case. I could not have done it without you. I am so grateful for all you did for me and can't thank you enough.
K.C. August 2024 - Jackie Raitt was excellent. Can't rate her highly enough.
F.B. August 2024 - Fiona Fraser excelled in all aspects of service.
M.C. August 2024 - Cannot thank you enough. Jackie Raitt was wonderful. A very understanding lawyer and an asset to your firm.
M.M. July 2024 - I could not fault anything Jackie Raitt did for me. She was very experienced in what she said and did.
K.M. July 2024 - Perfect service from Jackie Raitt.
P.F. July 2024
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