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5-10 Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

0131 5557055

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5-10 Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

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5.0
Excellent
214 Reviews
95%+
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95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
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Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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The Law Society of Scotland accreditation awarded to Watermans

Description

At Watermans, we take the hassle out of the legal side of things, so that you can concentrate on moving forward with your life. We offer straightforward legal advice so that you know where you stand at every step in the legal process. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, our team are experts in all areas of Personal Injury, Residential & Commercial Conveyancing and Estate Agency. Everything we do is about resolving your situation in the most transparent way possible. It should be that simple

Rankings by area of expertise

4.9
Excellent
1,367 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Watermans are accredited by

The Law Society of Scotland accreditation awarded to Watermans

Description

At Watermans, we take the hassle out of the legal side of things, so that you can concentrate on moving forward with your life. We offer straightforward legal advice so that you know where you stand at every step in the legal process. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, our team are experts in all areas of Personal Injury, Residential & Commercial Conveyancing and Estate Agency. Everything we do is about resolving your situation in the most transparent way possible. It should be that simple

Rankings by area of expertise

Meet the team of Watermans

Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Legal Executive

5.0 109
Aaron Parkinson

Aaron Parkinson

Senior Solicitor

5.0 13

Meet the team of Watermans

Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Legal Executive

5.0 109
Caron Henderson

Caron Henderson

Senior Paralegal

5.0 72
Rebecca Ross

Rebecca Ross

Senior Solicitor

5.0 52
Shawn Wood

Shawn Wood

Head of Property Law

5.0 33
Johnny Richardson

Johnny Richardson

Claims Manager

5.0 32
Kayla McKinlay

Kayla McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 23
Morgan Logue

Morgan Logue

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 23
Alex McLennan

Alex McLennan

Senior Accredited Paralegal

5.0 23
Cassandra Woodger

Cassandra Woodger

Senior Solicitor

4.9 17
Robyn Lynch

Robyn Lynch

Trainee Solicitor

5.0 13
Aaron Parkinson

Aaron Parkinson

Senior Solicitor

5.0 13
Sam Donaldson

Sam Donaldson

Claims Handler

5.0 12
Louise Stenhouse

Louise Stenhouse

Legal Executive

4.9 12
Lynsey Bell

Lynsey Bell

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 12
Molly Davidson

Molly Davidson

Senior Claims Handler

4.9 9
Christine Munro

Christine Munro

Paralegal

5.0 8
Alex McKinlay

Alex McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 6
Nichola Heenan

Nichola Heenan

Paralegal

5.0 6
Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 6
Laura Wallace

Laura Wallace

Senior Solicitor

5.0 3
Graeme Wilson

Graeme Wilson

Senior Valuer

5.0 1
Steph Wilson

Steph Wilson

Client Advisor

0.0 0
Emily Forbes

Emily Forbes

Solicitor

0.0 0
John Dillon

John Dillon

Head of Dispute Resolution

0.0 0
Memoona Aumar

Memoona Aumar

Solicitor

0.0 0
Ellen Finlayson

Ellen Finlayson

Solicitor

0.0 0
Mike Piggot

Mike Piggot

Solicitor

0.0 0
Tracy Heatley

Tracy Heatley

Client Advisor

0.0 0
Leah Lloyd

Leah Lloyd

Senior Client Advisor

0.0 0
Andrew McKenzie

Andrew McKenzie

Paralegal

0.0 0
Riya Reji

Riya Reji

Trainee Solicitor

0.0 0
Scott Whyte

Scott Whyte

Managing Director

0.0 0
Gemma Shearer

Gemma Shearer

Solicitor

0.0 0

Contact details

0131 5557055
info@watermans.co.uk
https://www.watermans.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

5-10 Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

Reviews

5.0 /5 214 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm for strong property, conveyancing, and personal injury expertise, including efficient handling of purchases, sales, remortgages, leases and overseas transactions. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail. Staff are described as approachable, patient and supportive—especially for first‑time buyers—providing calm, practical guidance, prompt updates and thorough case management. Clients highlight dedication, efficiency, problem‑solving and a caring, reassuring attitude that reduces stress and delivers positive outcomes.

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    Easy to deal with

    I found Kayla to be very helpful with the process of purchasing a property. She kept me updated at every stage and explained the process as it progressed. I would have no issue with recommending Kayla and would use again.

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    legal expert Kayla McKinlay Kayla McKinlay

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    Thank you for leaving a review! We are delighted to hear about your experience of working with Kayla in our purchase team, who advised you and kept you updated at every stage in the process. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home! 🏡

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    Property sale

    Very positive. Darren was always available to answer questions and kept us fully up to date. Ensured our buyers kept their sale on track too.

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    legal expert Darren Lee Darren Lee

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    Thank you for your review, David and Jen! We are pleased to hear that Darren kept you fully up to date throughout your property sale, liaising with the other side to make sure everything ran smoothly. We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you all the best for the future! 🏡

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    N. V.

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    Best Solicitor in Edinburgh

    We are extremely grateful for all the hard work and support Kathy Miller provided throughout our case. From the very beginning, she gave us excellent advice, guided us through every document and step of the process, and was always there whenever we needed help. Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication gave us confidence even during the most challenging moments. We have known Kathy Miller for more than four years, and this is now the second property purchase she has helped us with. Throughout the entire process, she supported us until the very end and always provided the right advice. We faced a number of obstacles along the way, including having our mortgage application declined initially, but thanks to her guidance, perseverance, and expertise, we successfully completed the purchase of our second property. We truly appreciate everything she has done for us and cannot thank her enough for her hard work and commitment. We would recommend her services 100% to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and dedicated solicitor. Thank you, Kathy Miller for helping us achieve this important milestone.

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    legal expert Kathy Miller Kathy Miller

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    Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are delighted to hear that Kathy has guided you through two separate property purchases, providing expert guidance and advice each time. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again! 🏡

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    Property Purchase

    Quick and clear communication from start to finish.

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    legal expert Kayla McKinlay Kayla McKinlay

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    Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Kayla! We are delighted to hear that Kayla supported you throughout your property purchase, offering prompt and clear communication from the first point of contact. Wishing you all the best in your new home from all of us at Watermans! 🏡

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    Orla Donaghy

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    Fantastic communication throughout

    My fiancé and I used Lynsey to help with the purchasing of our first flat. Lynsey was fantastic throughout, quick and with clear responses every time. Would really recommend for the buying process.

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    legal expert Lynsey Bell Lynsey Bell

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    Thank you for leaving a review, Orla! We are pleased to hear that Lynsey supported you throughout the process of buying your first flat, offering prompt and straightforward advice along the way. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you both all the best in your new home! 🏡

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    Martin Carson

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    Louise Mill was our conveyancer and she is an absolute star of a person. Cannot recommend enough, went above and beyond to help us secure our home when dealing with difficult builders. So thankful for all her work.

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    legal expert Louise Mill Louise Mill

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    Thank you for writing a review, Martin. We are pleased to hear that Louise went above and beyond throughout your property purchase, offering a brilliant service while dealing with difficult builders. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to work with you again in the future! 🏡

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    Callum

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    Callum

    Thanks very much to Caron, who helped guide us through the slightly more complicated Scottish house buying process. Very prompt replies, happy to help, thanks so much. Would recommend to anyone in Edinburgh!

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    legal expert Caron Henderson Caron Henderson

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    Thank you for leaving a review, Callum. We are delighted to hear that Caron was such a help in guiding you through buying a house in Scotland, replying promptly and helping at each stage. We wish you all the best in your new home, and thanks for the recommendation! 🏡

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    Hilmi

    Commercial Property

    Hilmi

    Thank you for Kathy Miller sort all my paper work correctly in short time I really appreciate for her efforts top class 👍 👏

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    legal expert Kathy Miller Kathy Miller

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    Thank you for writing a review, Hilmi. We are delighted to hear about your five-star experience of working with Kathy in our conveyancing team, who provided legal advice and assisted you with the relevant paperwork in a short timeframe. We look forward to working with you again in the future 😊🏡

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    Commercial Property

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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an excellent experience working with Kathy Miller and her team. They helped me with the purchase of my buy-to-let property and handled everything very professionally from start to finish. Kathy was always responsive, patient, and kept me well informed throughout the whole process. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and easy. I truly appreciate her hard work and dedication — I would highly recommend Kathy Miller to anyone looking for a reliable and professional solicitor for property transactions.

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    legal expert Kathy Miller Kathy Miller

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    Thank you for writing a review. We are pleased to hear that Kathy and the team made purchasing your buy-to-let property as smooth and stress-free as possible. Your recommendation is appreciated, and we look forward to working with you again in the future!

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    Faisal

    Housing & Property

    Faisal

    Alex, Lauren, and Caitlin dealt with my property purchase. They kept me in the loop and made sure everything was in place. The best part was that they completed the settlement within the specified time.

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    legal expert Alex McLennan Alex McLennan
    legal expert Lauren Williamson Lauren Williamson
    legal expert Caitlin Buchanan Caitlin Buchanan

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    Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience. We are delighted to hear that your property purchase was smooth and timely, thanks to the help of Alex, Lauren and Caitlin in our conveyancing team! Congratulations on your purchase, all the best in your new home!

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    4.9 /5 1367 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm for strong property, conveyancing, and personal injury expertise, including efficient handling of purchases, sales, remortgages, leases and overseas transactions. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail. Staff are described as approachable, patient and supportive—especially for first‑time buyers—providing calm, practical guidance, prompt updates and thorough case management. Clients highlight dedication, efficiency, problem‑solving and a caring, reassuring attitude that reduces stress and delivers positive outcomes.

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      Very smooth

      Very smooth and approachable no issues everything dealt with promptly and advice given where requested

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      legal expert Lynsey Bell Lynsey Bell

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      Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are delighted to hear that Lynsey made your property purchase smooth and straightforward, offering clear advice and handling everything promptly. We appreciate you sharing your experience!

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      Easy to deal with

      I found Kayla to be very helpful with the process of purchasing a property. She kept me updated at every stage and explained the process as it progressed. I would have no issue with recommending Kayla and would use again.

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      legal expert Kayla McKinlay Kayla McKinlay

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thank you for leaving a review! We are delighted to hear about your experience of working with Kayla in our purchase team, who advised you and kept you updated at every stage in the process. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home! 🏡

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      Great service

      Thank you for all the help for Christine who has been a great help from the beginning.

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      legal expert Christine Munro Christine Munro

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      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Christine. We are delighted to hear that Christine was a great help from the beginning of your property transaction, and appreciate you sharing your positive experience

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      Rozina Khan

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      Excellent young solicitor

      I honestly can’t thank Lucas enough for everything he did for me. From day one, he was approachable, professional, and always took the time to explain things in a way that made sense. Although he’s a young solicitor, his knowledge, confidence, and dedication were clear throughout my case. He worked incredibly hard, paid attention to every detail, and always kept me updated on what was happening. Whenever I had questions or concerns, Lucas was there to help and put my mind at ease. What impressed me most was how much he genuinely cared about getting the best possible outcome. I always felt that he was fighting my corner and giving my case his full attention. Thanks to Lucas’s hard work and commitment, I achieved a result that I am very grateful for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a solicitor. He’s a real credit to his profession, and I wish him every success in his career. Thank you again Lucas. RK

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      legal expert Lucas Irving Lucas Irving

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      Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Rozina! We are delighted to hear about your time working with Lucas, who worked hard to make sure the best possible outcome for your case was achieved, while also taking the time to explain the process clearly so that you had confidence throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and wish you all the best for the future! 💙

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      Susan

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      Fast and clear communication

      Morgan was prompt, efficient and quick to respond to queries . She has a lovely manner on the phone also. Thank you Morgan

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      Thank you for writing a review, Susan! We are delighted to hear about your positive experience of working with Morgan in our property team, who was prompt and efficient in handling your case. We look forward to working with you again in the future! 🏡

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      Martin Carson

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      Martin

      Louise Mill was our conveyancer and she is an absolute star of a person. Cannot recommend enough, went above and beyond to help us secure our home when dealing with difficult builders. So thankful for all her work.

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      legal expert Louise Mill Louise Mill

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      Thank you for writing a review, Martin. We are pleased to hear that Louise went above and beyond throughout your property purchase, offering a brilliant service while dealing with difficult builders. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to work with you again in the future! 🏡

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      Benjamin Mitchell

      Housing & Property

      Benjamin

      Aaron supported us with the legal conveyancing of both the sale of our flat and the purchase of our forever home. We really cannot fault the service we received from Aaron and would recommend him to anyone (indeed - we already have). He kept us well informed through the process; we never had to chase him. He also stayed late one evening to assist us with a potentially costly snag during the process, which he resolved speedily and smoothly. We would have no hesitation in working with Aaron again. He’s a brilliant solicitor. Thank you, Aaron for all your help these past few months.

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      legal expert Aaron Parkinson Aaron Parkinson

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      Thank you for writing a review, Benjamin. We are pleased to hear about your time working with Aaron in our conveyancing team, who assisted you with the purchase of your forever home - keeping you updated at every stage and resolving potential issues on your behalf. We appreciate your feedback (and recommendations!) so much, and wish you all the best in your new home 🏡

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      Callum

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      Callum

      Thanks very much to Caron, who helped guide us through the slightly more complicated Scottish house buying process. Very prompt replies, happy to help, thanks so much. Would recommend to anyone in Edinburgh!

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      legal expert Caron Henderson Caron Henderson

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thank you for leaving a review, Callum. We are delighted to hear that Caron was such a help in guiding you through buying a house in Scotland, replying promptly and helping at each stage. We wish you all the best in your new home, and thanks for the recommendation! 🏡

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      Hilmi

      Commercial Property

      Hilmi

      Thank you for Kathy Miller sort all my paper work correctly in short time I really appreciate for her efforts top class 👍 👏

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      legal expert Kathy Miller Kathy Miller

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thank you for writing a review, Hilmi. We are delighted to hear about your five-star experience of working with Kathy in our conveyancing team, who provided legal advice and assisted you with the relevant paperwork in a short timeframe. We look forward to working with you again in the future 😊🏡

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      Lin

      Housing & Property

      Lin

      Watermans has been outstanding. Louise Stenhouse assisted me with a title registry correction and the discharge of my mortgage, and she made the whole process incredibly easy. Clear, timely communication from start to finish. Truly appreciate her help.

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      legal expert Louise Stenhouse Louise Stenhouse

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      Thank you for your review, Lin. We are thrilled to hear about your experience of working with Louise in our property team, who assisted you with title corrections and a mortgage discharge and made the whole process easy and straightforward. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and wish you all the best for the future!

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