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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
375 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 4.8/5
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

4.9
Excellent
1,361 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

Cassandra Woodger

Cassandra Woodger

Senior Solicitor

4.9 17
Scott Whyte

Scott Whyte

Managing Director

0.0 0
Johnny Richardson

Johnny Richardson

Claims Manager

5.0 32

Meet the team of Watermans

Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Legal Executive

5.0 109
Caron Henderson

Caron Henderson

Senior Paralegal

5.0 72
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 23
Morgan Logue

Morgan Logue

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 22
Kayla McKinlay

Kayla McKinlay

Purchase Negotiator

5.0 22
Cassandra Woodger

Cassandra Woodger

Senior Solicitor

4.9 17
Aaron Parkinson

Aaron Parkinson

Senior Solicitor

5.0 13
Robyn Lynch

Robyn Lynch

Trainee 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 10
Molly Davidson

Molly Davidson

Senior Claims Handler

4.9 9
Christine Munro

Christine Munro

Paralegal

5.0 7
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
Riya Reji

Riya Reji

Trainee Solicitor

0.0 0
Steph Wilson

Steph Wilson

Client Advisor

0.0 0
Ellen Finlayson

Ellen Finlayson

Solicitor

0.0 0
Leah Lloyd

Leah Lloyd

Senior Client Advisor

0.0 0
Tracy Heatley

Tracy Heatley

Client Advisor

0.0 0
Scott Whyte

Scott Whyte

Managing Director

0.0 0
Gemma Shearer

Gemma Shearer

Solicitor

0.0 0
Andrew McKenzie

Andrew McKenzie

Paralegal

0.0 0
Mike Piggot

Mike Piggot

Solicitor

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

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 /5 375 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in property conveyancing, residential and commercial transactions, remortgages, buy-to-let and lease work, plus personal injury and compensation claims. Clients praise technical expertise, efficiency and thoroughness, with clear, timely communication and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, patience, responsiveness, approachability and reassurance; clients note proactive guidance, calmness under stress, helpful explanations for first‑time and overseas buyers, and a client-centred, dependable approach that makes processes straightforward and stress‑free.

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    Elaine McLellan

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    Good and clear communicator. Always replies to e mail promptly and sends information and updates on status of our claim appropriately and clearly for us . Very efficient and clearly experienced in dealing with these matters helping us navigate our claim . Made a stressful situation much less stressful.

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    legal expert Heather Tierney Heather Tierney

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    Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Elaine! We are delighted to hear that Heather was able to make your claim as stress-free as possible, providing clear and regular updates throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best for the future!

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    Christine

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    Fantastic service from start to finish

    After somone crashed into side of my car resulting in damage to my car and an injury to myself i was put in touch with Stuart at Watermans Solicitors. The service was first class from start to finish in both excellent and quick repair to my car and physio for my injury and finally a settlement too. I would recommend anyone requiring a fantastic solicitor to contact Stuart Fraser at Watermans you won't be disappointed.

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    legal expert Stuart Fraser Stuart Fraser

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    Thank you for your review, Christine! We are delighted to hear that Stuart provided a first-class service following your car accident, organising car repairs and physio for your injuries and achieving a suitable settlement for your suffering. We appreciate your recommendation and kind words, and wish you all the best for the future 💙

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    Personal Injury

    Professional service giving clear advice promptly making sure I was kept aware of the claim and the process. I was given good advice and the process was promptly resolved with a fair payout. I had never been involved in any Injury Claims, so was happy I had such professional and knowledegable representation.

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    legal expert Cassandra Woodger Cassandra Woodger

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    Thank you for leaving a review! We are delighted to hear that Cassie, was able to provide you with prompt advice and that you feel you were fairly compensated. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best! ✨

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    Cassandra was very very good in handling my case.

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    legal expert Cassandra Woodger Cassandra Woodger

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    Thank you for leaving a review We are delighted to hear that Cassie was so helpful. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best.

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    My experience was professional and positive service, with Cassandra offering me the best and most appropriate advice. She was prompt in her communication and kept me informed and up to date at all times. This resulted in a quick and satisfactory pay out. Would not hesitate to recommend

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    legal expert Cassandra Woodger Cassandra Woodger

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    Thank you for leaving a review! We are delighted to hear that Cassie provided you with a positive service. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best! ✨

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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

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    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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    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 1361 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in property conveyancing, residential and commercial transactions, remortgages, buy-to-let and lease work, plus personal injury and compensation claims. Clients praise technical expertise, efficiency and thoroughness, with clear, timely communication and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, patience, responsiveness, approachability and reassurance; clients note proactive guidance, calmness under stress, helpful explanations for first‑time and overseas buyers, and a client-centred, dependable approach that makes processes straightforward and stress‑free.

      clear communication
      prompt responses
      professional service
      efficient process
      supportive staff
      knowledgeable advice
      friendly approach
      attention to detail
      stress-free experience
      reliable service

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      Helen Pearce

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      First class service

      From our initial contact, Heather was extremely professional but easy to talk to. Her advice was always clear and she guided me through an extremely difficult time which resulted in a positive outcome. I could not have done this without her. I always felt confident and fully supported with her in my corner.

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      Heather was an excellent solicitor who provided clear advice, quick responses, and strong support throughout my case. She was professional, approachable, and made the process stress-free and efficient overall great.

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      Kathy was very helpful and knowledgeable regarding the share equity case. She responded to our many questions promptly. Overall, the whole process was very good.

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      Thanks Morgan!

      I'd like to thank Morgan for being supportive and being on the other side when I've needed it. She's been helpful, knowledgeable, kind, and responded quickly when necessary. Would definitely recommend her.

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      Thank you for writing a review, Annie! We are pleased to hear that Morgan was such a support throughout your house purchase, responding promptly will helpful advice. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best for the future! 🏡

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      K Wilson

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      Brilliant service

      From start to finish we had a brilliant service from Nichola. Even when we had issues with our side Nichola was patient and understanding which lowered the stress massively. I wouldn't think twice about using Nichola again

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      legal expert Nichola Heenan Nichola Heenan

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      Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are delighted to hear that Nichola provided a brilliant service, supporting you throughout to make the process as stress-free as possible. We appreciate you sharing your experience, and 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

      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

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      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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      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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