Scullion LAW

About Scullion LAW

Scullion LAW is a respected Scottish law firm with offices in Glasgow, Hamilton and Edinburgh. We offer a full-service legal practice, covering Criminal Law, Road Traffic Law, Property Law, Family Law, and Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estates.

We founded Scullion LAW on a client-first philosophy: “Your Law Firm For Life.” We bring together technical expertise and warm, accessible service. Our values - care, client focus, integrity, dynamism, and passion - guide everything we do, from how we speak to clients to how we build our team.

Practice Areas

• Criminal & Road Traffic Law: We handle serious criminal defence and road‑traffic matters across Scotland’s courts. Our team takes a forensic approach to evidence, supports clients at every stage, and offers robust representation.
• Property Law: We assist businesses and individuals with both residential and commercial property. Our dedicated Commercial Property service advises on leases, purchases, sales, refinancing and risk management, supporting SMEs and property owners across Scotland’s Central Belt.
• Family Law: Our family team supports clients with divorce, child law, cohabitation, mediation, and financial settlements. We bring both legal skill and empathy to navigate sensitive, emotional matters.
• Wills, Powers of Attorney & Estates: Our private client team helps clients with estate planning, will writing, powers of attorney, and bereavement estate administration. We offer clarity and compassion when people make important life-planning decisions.

Leadership & Team

Our leadership combines experience,continuityand fresh energy.

• Nicholas J. Scullion , founder and Senior Consultant, continues to contribute his courtroom experience and deep Scottish advocacy knowledge.
• Nicholas Scullion, Managing Director, provides strategic direction and oversees the firm’s growth and culture.
• Kris Buchanan, Director and Head of Criminal & Road Traffic Law, leads our defence work, bringing expertise to complex, high-pressure cases.
• Judith Higson, Executive Director and Head of Family Law,specialises in child law, mediation, and high-conflict cases.
• Ailidh Ballantyne, leads our Private Client team, guiding clients through wills, estate planning and powers of attorney.
• Gemma Miller, heads our Property Team, recently launching our dedicated Commercial Property service.

Client‑CentredApproach

We listen carefully. We explain legal issues in straightforward language. We keep clients informed at every stage.

Internally, we invest in our people. We encourage professional growth,maintain a culture of collaboration, and support a healthy work-life balance.

Recognition & Reputation

Scullion LAW is highly regarded by both clients and peers. On ReviewSolicitors, we consistently score 4.9/5 from over 2,000 reviews - a testament to our service quality and client care.

Growth & Strategic Vision

We are evolving. Our launch of the dedicated Commercial Property service responds directly to demand from businesses navigating property risk. It reflects our ambition to broaden our offering while remaining rooted in the Central Belt.

We also demonstrate social responsibility. We signed the Armed Forces Covenant and have been a warded the Employer Recognition Gold Award, showing our commitment to community and staff.

Why Clients Choose Us

• We offer a wide range of legal services under one roof – criminal, property, family, and private client advice.
• Our team combines seasoned veterans and energetic younger lawyers; clients benefit from both experience and innovation.
• We have strong local insight across Glasgow, Hamilton and Edinburgh - enabling us to give market‑aware, practical advice.
• We take a compassionate, transparent approach: we help clients understand their options and make informed decisions.
• Our values guide every interaction: we build long-term relationships, not just legal transactions.