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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
709 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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 4.9/5

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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
1,374 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

Aaron Parkinson

Aaron Parkinson

Senior Solicitor

5.0 13
Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Legal Executive

5.0 109
Lynsey Bell

Lynsey Bell

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 12
Alex McKinlay

Alex McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 6
Louise Stenhouse

Louise Stenhouse

Legal Executive

4.9 12
Alex McLennan

Alex McLennan

Senior Accredited Paralegal

5.0 24
Rebecca Ross

Rebecca Ross

Senior Solicitor

5.0 52
Shawn Wood

Shawn Wood

Head of Property Law

5.0 33
Caron Henderson

Caron Henderson

Senior Paralegal

5.0 75
Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 6
Graeme Wilson

Graeme Wilson

Senior Valuer

5.0 1
Kayla McKinlay

Kayla McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 23
Morgan Logue

Morgan Logue

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 23
Nichola Heenan

Nichola Heenan

Paralegal

5.0 6
Christine Munro

Christine Munro

Paralegal

5.0 8

Meet the team of Watermans

Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Legal Executive

5.0 109
Caron Henderson

Caron Henderson

Senior Paralegal

5.0 75
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
Alex McLennan

Alex McLennan

Senior Accredited Paralegal

5.0 24
Morgan Logue

Morgan Logue

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 23
Kayla McKinlay

Kayla McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 23
Cassandra Woodger

Cassandra Woodger

Senior Solicitor

4.9 17
Robyn Lynch

Robyn Lynch

Trainee Solicitor

5.0 15
Aaron Parkinson

Aaron Parkinson

Senior Solicitor

5.0 13
Louise Stenhouse

Louise Stenhouse

Legal Executive

4.9 12
Lynsey Bell

Lynsey Bell

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 12
Sam Donaldson

Sam Donaldson

Claims Handler

5.0 12
Molly Davidson

Molly Davidson

Senior Claims Handler

4.9 9
Christine Munro

Christine Munro

Paralegal

5.0 8
Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 6
Nichola Heenan

Nichola Heenan

Paralegal

5.0 6
Alex McKinlay

Alex McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 6
Laura Wallace

Laura Wallace

Senior Solicitor

5.0 3
Graeme Wilson

Graeme Wilson

Senior Valuer

5.0 1
Emily Forbes

Emily Forbes

Solicitor

0.0 0
Andrew McKenzie

Andrew McKenzie

Paralegal

0.0 0
Ellen Finlayson

Ellen Finlayson

Solicitor

0.0 0
Tracy Heatley

Tracy Heatley

Client Advisor

0.0 0
John Dillon

John Dillon

Head of Dispute Resolution

0.0 0
Riya Reji

Riya Reji

Trainee Solicitor

0.0 0
Steph Wilson

Steph Wilson

Client Advisor

0.0 0
Memoona Aumar

Memoona Aumar

Solicitor

0.0 0
Mike Piggot

Mike Piggot

Solicitor

0.0 0
Leah Lloyd

Leah Lloyd

Senior Client Advisor

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 /5 709 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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    Miles Walbank

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    Excellent!!!

    Caron has been absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. From the outset, she has been professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable, always taking the time to explain things clearly and keep me updated at every stage. Property transactions can often be stressful, but Caron’s calm and proactive approach made everything feel much more manageable. Her attention to detail, efficiency, and willingness to go the extra mile gave me complete confidence that everything was in safe hands. I would not hesitate to recommend Caron to anyone looking for a reliable and approachable solicitor. Thank you for all your hard work and support, it has been greatly appreciated.

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    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Miles! We are delighted to hear about your positive experience of working with Caron in our conveyancing team, who took the time to ensure everything was explained clearly to give you full confidence that everything about your transaction was in safe hands. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again in the future! 🏡

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    Would recommend

    Great service. I felt they were quick to respond and gave sensible advice. Would recommend and use again.

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    legal expert Caron Henderson Caron Henderson

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    Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Caron, who offered clear and prompt advice throughout your case. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to work with you again in the future! 🏡

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    Joe Coughlin

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    Housing & Property

    Great and simple service

    The process was simple and efficient. Caron kept in touch and was clear and concise throughout. I couldn’t have asked for a better service!

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    legal expert Caron Henderson Caron Henderson

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    Thanks for your review, Joe! We are delighted to hear that Caron made your conveyancing process run smoothly, keeping in touch throughout and offering clear and straightforward advice. We appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to working with you in the future!

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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

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    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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    Martin Carson

    Housing & Property

    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

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    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

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    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

    Housing & Property

    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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    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

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    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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    UwU

    Commercial Property

    UwU

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    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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    4.9 /5 1374 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.

      clear communication
      prompt responses
      professional service
      friendly manner
      efficient handling
      kept informed
      supportive guidance
      attention to detail
      stress‑reducing
      good outcomes

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      Zsanett

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      Excellent, professional service

      Alex and Megan were fantastic throughout our first home purchase — very professional, responsive, and kept me well informed at all times. They made everything simple and helped the sale complete without issues. I would happily recommend them.

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      Miles Walbank

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      Excellent!!!

      Caron has been absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. From the outset, she has been professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable, always taking the time to explain things clearly and keep me updated at every stage. Property transactions can often be stressful, but Caron’s calm and proactive approach made everything feel much more manageable. Her attention to detail, efficiency, and willingness to go the extra mile gave me complete confidence that everything was in safe hands. I would not hesitate to recommend Caron to anyone looking for a reliable and approachable solicitor. Thank you for all your hard work and support, it has been greatly appreciated.

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      legal expert Caron Henderson Caron Henderson

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Miles! We are delighted to hear about your positive experience of working with Caron in our conveyancing team, who took the time to ensure everything was explained clearly to give you full confidence that everything about your transaction was in safe hands. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again in the future! 🏡

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      Would recommend

      Great service. I felt they were quick to respond and gave sensible advice. Would recommend and use again.

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      legal expert Caron Henderson Caron Henderson

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Caron, who offered clear and prompt advice throughout your case. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to work with you again in the future! 🏡

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      Joe Coughlin

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      Great and simple service

      The process was simple and efficient. Caron kept in touch and was clear and concise throughout. I couldn’t have asked for a better service!

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      legal expert Caron Henderson Caron Henderson

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thanks for your review, Joe! We are delighted to hear that Caron made your conveyancing process run smoothly, keeping in touch throughout and offering clear and straightforward advice. We appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to working with you in the future!

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      Stevie

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      Injury claim

      Robyn has been fantastic through this process. She is very friendly, easy to talk to and understood my needs throughout. Thanks for your help Robyn.

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      legal expert Robyn Lynch Robyn Lynch

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thank you for leaving a review, Stevie. We are delighted to hear that Robyn was fantastic throughout your personal injury claim, understanding your needs throughout the process and making everything run as smoothly as possible. We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you all the best for the future!

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      Martin Carson

      Housing & Property

      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

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      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

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      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

      Housing & Property

      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

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      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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