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COVID-19 Update

The rules during COVID-19 Lockdown in Scotland are changing rapidly at the moment.  This is thankfully due to the way the pandemic has been handled. 

 We have been fortunate during Lockdown that although our office has been closed we have been able to work from home and continue to offer our clients legal services. It has meant some changes like being able to complete Wills by video conference but we have adapted like everyone else.

 As the Lockdown rules have relaxed we are still working from home but can now open our office for specific appointments such as to sign documents and provide Notary services. To ensure this meeting is safe for both our clients and solicitors we have added some extra safety measures (PPE). We have installed a protective screen in our meeting room so that you can keep a safe distance from the solicitor you are meeting at all times. 

Please get in touch and we can discuss your requirements and explain how we can help you.  If you do have an appointment with us and have any concerns at all, please do let us know as we want to ensure you feel safe at all times.  

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