Shortlisted for two awards in The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2025

Allan McDougall Solicitors has been shortlisted for two awards in The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2025. Read more

The eagerly anticipated Employment Rights Bill: hope v reality

The pinnacle of Keir Starmer’s Labour government, is due to receive royal assent later in the year. Read more

Desperately needed Employment Rights Bill must deliver what it promises

Alice Bowman spoke with The Herald about why the new Employment Rights Bill is desperately needed, provided it delivers what it promises. Read more

High Court trial success for clinical negligence claimant

A judge at the High Court found an NHS Trust was negligent in a decision that will have implications for clinical practice across the UK Read more

Alex Robertson qualifies as a Trauma-Informed Lawyer

Alex Robertson, an associate in our personal injury team, has been certified by the Law Society of Scotland as a Trauma-Informed Lawyer. Read more

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• Can I take a moment to thank Jackie Raitt, Julie Harris and Steven Blacklaws personally for your persistence, professionalism, and perseverance in handling this claim on my behalf. I can assure you it means a great deal to myself, and I am sure, your other clients.
  J.C. October 2025
• Fiona Fraser was great! I She represented me extremely well. Communication was great via phone email and post. She set up my medical for me and fed back the report both verbally and with a physical copy. Finally the claim was settled without delay and I feel she got the maximum value possible. I wouldn't hesitate to use Allan McDougall Solicitors again in the future! Many thanks to you again for your efforts.
  R.K. October 2025
• Stephen Irvine did an excellent job. He kept in touch with all the information and advised me well.
  J.I. October 2025
• Alex Robertson, may I take the opportunity to thank you very much for all your work on my behalf. I very much appreciate it.
  D.M. October 2025
• A huge thank you to Emily Allan and Jill Bamber for all your hard work and your support. You really have been invaluable. Thank you so much for everything.
  H.D. October 2025
• Seamless process throughout. The team was very steadfast in supporting me. Thanks to Stephen Irvine and the team at Allan McDougall Solicitors.
  T.T. September 2025
• Gordon Milligan went above and beyond. Stayed with me every step of the way. Fantastic service. Did my late wife proud.
  W.M. September 2025
• I am very happy with the service provided. Alex Robertson explained everything clearly, and her advice regarding my claim was appreciated.
  C.I. September 2025
• Great experience from start to finish. Thanks Alex Robertson.
  S.S. August 2025
• The service I received from Fiona Fraser was excellent. i couldn't ask for a better solicitor. Fiona knows her stuff.
  S.G. August 2025
• Fiona Fraser is a very nice individual and easy to talk to. She is very courteous, allowing you to speak and get everything you have to say across without interruptions. She responds in a very timely manner, which is appreciated, and her advice and phrasing are very clear. The matter was tied up in a very short timeframe, which was great, and I was happy with everything Fiona did to achieve this.
  D.L. August 2025
• Very good service. Alex Robertson was friendly and put me at ease with my enquiries. Good communication from her too.
  D.S. August 2025
• Alice Bowman was very professional at all times, kept me updated step by step, and had a great manner. I would not hesitate to contact her in the future if I had another case to deal with through my employment.
  D.A. July 2025
• Delighted with the service received from Julie Harris and Gordon Milligan and the sympathetic way my personal injury claim was settled. Many thanks.
  C.R. July 2025
• Thank you for your assistance throughout my personal injury claim. It’s been a top quality service from Stephen Irvine and the firm.
  A.H. July 2025
• Gordon Milligan’s communication and efficiency was excellent throughout. I was very impressed with his responsiveness, and the case had a good outcome. I wouldn’t hesitate to use his services again and recommend to others! Thank you.
  M.M. July 2025
• I had an industrial deafness claim, and Gordon Milligan and Alison Bosshardt helped me through the process with an acceptable outcome. Thanks to all involved.
  K.G. July 2025
• Thanks to all involved in my case, particularly Steven Blacklaws who kept me updated and dealt with my case effectively and efficiently. Thanks again!
  C.R. July 2025
• Emily Allan was professional, friendly and honest.
  L.F. June 2025
• We cannot thank Gordon Bathgate enough for his sensitivity, his expertise, his common-sense approach and down-to-earth nature.
  L.M. June 2025