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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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4.9
Excellent
386 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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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

Local 1 / 21
National 7 / 11,167
4.9
Excellent
1,429 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

Johnny Richardson

Johnny Richardson

Claims Manager

5.0 33
Alex McKinlay

Alex McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 6
Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Legal Executive

5.0 118
Scott Whyte

Scott Whyte

Managing Director

0.0 0
Caron Henderson

Caron Henderson

Senior Paralegal

5.0 80
Lynsey Bell

Lynsey Bell

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 14
Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 7
Graeme Wilson

Graeme Wilson

Senior Valuer

5.0 1
Kayla McKinlay

Kayla McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 26
Louise Stenhouse

Louise Stenhouse

Legal Executive

4.9 12
Morgan Logue

Morgan Logue

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 29
Nichola Heenan

Nichola Heenan

Paralegal

5.0 6
Rebecca Ross

Rebecca Ross

Senior Solicitor

5.0 52
Christine Munro

Christine Munro

Paralegal

5.0 10
Cassandra Woodger

Cassandra Woodger

Senior Solicitor

4.9 17
Shawn Wood

Shawn Wood

Head of Property Law

5.0 33
Alex McLennan

Alex McLennan

Senior Accredited Paralegal

5.0 26
Aaron Parkinson

Aaron Parkinson

Senior Solicitor

5.0 13

Meet the team of Watermans

Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Legal Executive

5.0 118
Caron Henderson

Caron Henderson

Senior Paralegal

5.0 80
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 33
Morgan Logue

Morgan Logue

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 29
Kayla McKinlay

Kayla McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 26
Alex McLennan

Alex McLennan

Senior Accredited Paralegal

5.0 26
Robyn Lynch

Robyn Lynch

Solicitor

5.0 17
Cassandra Woodger

Cassandra Woodger

Senior Solicitor

4.9 17
Lynsey Bell

Lynsey Bell

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 14
Aaron Parkinson

Aaron Parkinson

Senior Solicitor

5.0 13
Louise Stenhouse

Louise Stenhouse

Legal Executive

4.9 12
Sam Donaldson

Sam Donaldson

Claims Handler

5.0 12
Christine Munro

Christine Munro

Paralegal

5.0 10
Molly Davidson

Molly Davidson

Senior Claims Handler

4.9 10
Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 7
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
Memoona Aumar

Memoona Aumar

Solicitor

0.0 0
Gemma Shearer

Gemma Shearer

Solicitor

0.0 0
John Dillon

John Dillon

Head of Dispute Resolution

0.0 0
Riya Reji

Riya Reji

Trainee Solicitor

0.0 0
Emily Forbes

Emily Forbes

Solicitor

0.0 0
Ellen Finlayson

Ellen Finlayson

Solicitor

0.0 0
Steph Wilson

Steph Wilson

Client Advisor

0.0 0
Andrew McKenzie

Andrew McKenzie

Paralegal

0.0 0
Scott Whyte

Scott Whyte

Managing Director

0.0 0
Leah Lloyd

Leah Lloyd

Senior Client Advisor

0.0 0
Caitlin McKenzie

Caitlin McKenzie

AML and Compliance Officer

0.0 0
Mike Piggot

Mike Piggot

Solicitor

0.0 0
Tracy Heatley

Tracy Heatley

Client Advisor

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

4.9 /5 386 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in conveyancing, property sales/lettings, remortgages and personal injury/road traffic claims, with clear expertise in handling first‑time buyer transactions, overseas purchasers and complex settlements. Clients praise efficient, organised case management, strong legal knowledge and practical, timely advice. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, patience, empathy and a friendly, reassuring manner; clients frequently note proactive support, attention to detail and a calm, professional approach that reduces stress and delivers positive outcomes.

    Responsive communication
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    Your accident on 31/10/2024

    My experience with watermans was very good, easy communication when needed, a positive outlook on proceedings and a well organised case.

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    legal expert Ridha Mohammed Ridha Mohammed

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Ridha, who supported you throughout your personal injury compensation claim. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and wish you all the best for the future!

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    Highly recommend Molly!!

    I can’t thank Molly enough for everything she did whilst handling my claim. She was professional, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process. No messing about whatsoever she got straight to work right away. She was always available to answer any questions I had and also very kind to me. By the end of it, Molly felt more like a friend than someone just dealing with my claim, while still remaining completely professional!

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    Excellent service from start to finish. I would use Watermans again.

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    legal expert Heather Tierney Heather Tierney

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    Thank you for leaving a review for Heather! We are delighted to hear that you were provided with an excellent service throughout your personal injury claim, and appreciate you sharing your experience.

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    Accident

    I was put on to Heather through my insurance company following an accident, I got a phone call from Heather who listened and advised me with great respect and compassion as i was all over the place and found it hard to talk about what had happened, I was updated at every point when there had been anything from the other party, Heather was very quick to respond to any emails from myself if i needed a question answered, I now have an outcome to my claim thanks to Heather, I am just glad to try and put this behind me and move on with my life, I would highly recommend Heather and her team to anyone in a situation like mine

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    legal expert Heather Tierney Heather Tierney

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    Thank you for writing a review, Carol! We are pleased to hear that Heather supported you throughout your personal injury claim, acting with compassion and respect in what must have been a very stressful time for you. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best for the future.

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    Professional, Efficient, and Hassle-Free

    I highly recommend Robyn for anyone needing legal assistance after a non-fault accident. She made the entire process of claiming my money back incredibly straightforward from start to finish. Robyn was always clear, professional, and communicative, completely removing the stress from the situation. Thank you for your fantastic support!

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    legal expert Robyn Lynch Robyn Lynch

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    Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Trisztan! We are pleased to hear that Robyn made the claims process as straightforward as possible, offering clear and prompt advice throughout. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best for the future! ✨

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    Ryan

    Personal Injury

    Ryan

    I can not recommend bejna enough. She helped me greatly and kept in constant communication with me throughout.

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    legal expert Bejna Demir Bejna Demir

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    Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Ryan! We are delighted to hear that Bejna was such a help to you throughout the process, keeping you updated with regular communication throughout.

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    Francis

    Personal Injury

    Francis

    Watermans were great sorting out my accident,when the vehicle I was driving got hit side on,highly recommend them,totally hassle free.

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Francis! We are pleased to hear that the team were able to support you following your accident, making the process hassle free and straightforward. We appreciate the recommendation!

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    Lesley

    Personal Injury

    Lesley

    My experience with Watermans was exceptional Johnny kept me well informed and answered any correspondence swiftly

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    legal expert Johnny Richardson Johnny Richardson

    A representative from Watermans responded to this review

    We are delighted to hear about your exceptional experience of working with Johnny at Watermans! Our aim is to make things as straightforward as possible for our clients, so hearing that you felt informed and kept up to date throughout the process is invaluable to us. We will be passing on your kind words to Johnny!

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    Hannah

    Personal Injury

    Hannah

    Sam was amazing from start to finish. He kept me updated throughout the full process and his advice was always spot on. I hope to never need your services again Sam, but if I do, I will be reassured that it will be handled professionally and with care! Thank you for all your help!

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    legal expert Sam Donaldson Sam Donaldson

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    Thank you for leaving a review for Sam, we are pleased to hear about your positive experience! We are glad that Sam was able to provide you with the best advice to achieve your outcome, and wish you all the best going forward.

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    Emma

    Personal Injury

    Emma

    Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. My case was transferred to Johnny and his team who have been a pleasure to deal with! Have made the whole process so easy and stress free as a first timer! Would recommend the Watermans company to anyone who was looking. Top class service⭐️

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    legal expert Johnny Richardson Johnny Richardson

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Johnny and the team. We are glad to hear that they made the whole process easy and stress-free for you, and appreciate your recommendation!

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    4.9 /5 1429 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in conveyancing, property sales/lettings, remortgages and personal injury/road traffic claims, with clear expertise in handling first‑time buyer transactions, overseas purchasers and complex settlements. Clients praise efficient, organised case management, strong legal knowledge and practical, timely advice. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, patience, empathy and a friendly, reassuring manner; clients frequently note proactive support, attention to detail and a calm, professional approach that reduces stress and delivers positive outcomes.

      Responsive communication
      Very professional
      Knowledgeable advice
      Friendly approach
      Efficient handling
      Supportive staff
      Well organised
      Went extra-mile
      Clear explanations
      Kept updated

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      helpful and quick

      Kathy was incredibly well organized, quick to respond and attentive to what we needed.

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      Caron was extremely helpful and always quick to help and support. As a first time buyer she made the process simple.

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      Your accident on 31/10/2024

      My experience with watermans was very good, easy communication when needed, a positive outlook on proceedings and a well organised case.

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      legal expert Ridha Mohammed Ridha Mohammed

      A representative from Watermans responded to this review

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Ridha, who supported you throughout your personal injury compensation claim. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and wish you all the best for the future!

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      Lynne

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      Ridha won against council not norm

      Basically I told this lady on phone what had happened she didn't presure me like a ticking clock when was back on my feet got told what had to do and did I thought had been at company for year Asian say she knows her stuff,infact since case finished I have enquired about other matter and same no pressure, fab would recommend to anyone I know especially with council All in fabulous great work

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      Abbie buchanan

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      Highly recommend Molly!!

      I can’t thank Molly enough for everything she did whilst handling my claim. She was professional, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process. No messing about whatsoever she got straight to work right away. She was always available to answer any questions I had and also very kind to me. By the end of it, Molly felt more like a friend than someone just dealing with my claim, while still remaining completely professional!

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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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