Hamilton - 01698 281747

Strathaven - 01357 522959

Hamilton - 01698 281747

Strathaven - 01357 522959

John Jackson & Dick

We're with you for a lifetime

About us

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John Jackson & Dick - A law firm with a difference.

We were founded in 1933, and have earned, and worked hard to retain, a reputation envied by many other law firms for providing high-quality personal legal services. 
We have offices at the heart of the Lanarkshire towns of Hamilton and Strathaven.  We can assist with:

    Residential conveyancing;
    Inheritance Tax and asset protection;
    Wills, trusts and executries; 
    Divorce and family law;  
    Civil court;
    Employment representation.

Commercial Services

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Acquisitons, Sales & Restructuring

We have the specialist knowledge and practical experience to advise you on all the myriad of aspects involved, including property matters, employment issues and contractual arrangements.

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Business Succession & Disputes

Our team can guide you through this, whether you need advice on business succession planning, owner-director and partnership disputes or agreements, we can help.

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Insolvency 

Our team of insolvency lawyers are on hand to help businesses of all sizes, and in a range of different sectors, providing advice tailored to your circumstances.

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Commercial Contracts 

Achieving effective commercial arrangements while managing risk and understanding your needs and priorities. Our commercial contract solicitors can provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to clients in a wide range of businesses and commercial arrangements.

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Commercial Litigation

Whatever the size or complexity of the dispute you are facing, our experienced team of commercial litigation lawyers can provide our clients with tailored and commercially focused advice to deal with the conflict as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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Commercial Property

Commercial property transactions can be complex. Our experts endeavour to make the process as straightforward as possible. We can advise in respect of all types of commercial property including retail outlets, pubs and restaurants, listed buildings, new-builds, offices and industrial premises. 

Personal Services

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Residential Conveyancing

Since 1933, our firm has been one of the principal house conveyancing firms in Lanarkshire. We have a reputation for providing a quality service both at the time of the transaction and after-sales, should the need arise and clients return to us again and again.

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Divorce & Family Law

At John Jackson & Dick, our team of divorce and family lawyers handle all aspects of your legal matter with sensitivity and efficiency. We will explain your options fully to ensure you are fully supported throughout. For advice and assistance with your family matter, complete the online contact form now.

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Employment Law

When employment disputes arise you need help and advice from solicitors who understand every aspect of employment law. We have, for example, written or modified employment contracts and employment handbooks and are highly experienced in all aspects of employment law.

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Wills, Trusts & POA

Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorneys are all legal documents used to help create an estate plan for an individual and for the benefit of their families. Our team can talk you through your estate planning needs to help you work out what is right for you. 

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Inheritance Tax

Whether or not inheritance tax will be due on an estate will depend on the value and the beneficiaries. As a firm, we can assist with assessing whether a liability to this complex tax is a possibility and, if so, how this may best be mitigated.

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Guardianships & Intervention Orders

If an adult loses their capacity to make decisions but has not made a Power of Attorney, a Guardianship or Intervention Order may be necessary to act for and protect them. We can help you get on in place today.

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Equity Release

The best advice is to get advice! Indeed, all equity release lenders will insist on it. We can help you assess whether equity release is right for you or whether there are better options for you such as remortgaging or downsizing. 

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Advance Directives

We can assist in preparing your Advance Directive to set out wishes concerning future healthcare and medical treatment should extreme circumstances arise.

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Planning for Care Costs

Many families are understandably concerned about the cost of future long-term care. It is a challenge that many will face and care home fees can be substantial.

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Contact John Jackson & Dick

To find out how our team can assist you, please get in touch.

Testimonials

"A cracking little one always beats a giant unwieldy one"

CS, Company Director

"I can easily say you've been the best solicitor I've worked with over these last few years. You've been very helpful and I've learned an awful lot from you."

MC, Pension Property Administrator

"Excellent result - well done and thank you for your persistence...!"

DH, Solicitor on other side of agricultural land transaction

Our People

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Euan Stirrat

Senior Partner / Managing Director

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John Gildea

Solicitor Advocate

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Paula McCrum

Associate

Charities & Local Associations

John Jackson & Dick has a long tradition of supporting charities, associations and good causes in the local community. We are pleased to be associated as sponsors or supporters of:

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Bothwell Scarecrow Festival

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Uddingston Cricket Club

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Will Aid

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Rotary Club of Hamilton

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St Andrew's Hopsice