Ross Brown
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2309
rbrown@homack.co.uk
About Ross
Ross heads our Private Client team. He qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and, having specialised in this area of the law for over ten years at another firm, joined Holmes Mackillop as a Director in May 2022. He is known as a pragmatic advisor with an empathetic approach who is able to put his clients at ease during even the most difficult of times.
Ross helps individuals with legal issues which affect them and their families personally and helps them put appropriate mechanisms in place to achieve their goals and protect their interests. Ross's bread and butter is advising and assisting individuals with setting up Wills and Powers of Attorney - this is the most common reason people come to see him. However, it is rare that this is all he talks with clients about.
Usually, questions about Inheritance Tax (IHT), the protection of vulnerable beneficiaries, asset protection or care cost planning come up and Ross offers detailed and expert advice on what steps may be appropriate.
IHT and business succession planning are areas of particular specialism which Ross can advise on.
Ross is a full member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP).
Qualifications
LLB (2006)
STEP
Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Paul Campbell
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
pcampbell@homack.co.uk
About Paul
Paul joined Holmes Mackillop as a student in 2023, and is now undertaking his Traineeship at our Glasgow office. Whilst completing his studies, Paul regularly assisted our Private Client and Property Teams gaining valuable experience on the administration of Estates, and on aspects of residential conveyancing. Paul graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2023 and went on to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice there in 2024.
Paul is currently working in our Property Team, assisting with aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing.
Qualifications
- LLB Law (Hons), University of Glasgow 2023
- Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow 2024
Elaine Clark
Legal Executive
Legal Executive
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2306
eclark@homack.co.uk
About Elaine
Elaine is a paralegal within Holmes Mackillop’s Private Client team in our Glasgow office. Elaine joined Holmes Mackillop in May 2022 and has many years of experience having worked in the private client field since 1990. She qualified as a SOLAS Trust Accountant in 1992, moving on to qualify as a paralegal in 1998.
Elaine specialises in the administration of Trusts, Executries, Guardianships and Powers of Attorney and her main goal is to take the burden in dealing with such matters from her clients and provide them with a friendly, effective and efficient service.
Areas of Practice
Karen Condie
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
⁺44 (0)141 226 2322
kcondie@homack.co.uk
About Karen
Karen is the Director leading our Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Employment and Family & Divorce teams. A graduate of Glasgow University, Karen qualified as a solicitor in 1988 working in both the private and public sectors before joining Holmes Mackillop in 1999.
With many years’ experience in contentious matters, her pragmatic and empathetic approach is appreciated by our clients. Karen is focused from the outset on achieving the best result for our clients.
Karen’s employment practice serves both employers and employees, advising on compliance and providing representation at tribunal.
Qualifications
LLB Hons University of Glasgow
Diploma in Legal Practice University of Glasgow
Notary Public
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Employment
Family and Divorce
Shona Currie
Tax Assistant
Tax Assistant
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2308
scurrie@homack.co.uk
About Shona
Shona joined Holmes Mackillop’s Private Client Team in June 2022 and brings with her years of tax experience within both the legal and accountancy sectors. Her focus is personal tax (which includes the preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals), capital gains tax, and dealing with tax matters for Trusts and Executries.
Shona commenced her taxation career in 1983 within the accountancy profession, where she gained her knowledge relating to taxation matters. She then transferred to the Legal Sector in 1995, and qualified as a Private Client Paralegal in 1997.
Shona is approachable and friendly, and her clients appreciate her dedication to helping them sort their tax affairs efficiently and timeously.
Areas of Practice
Rona Dempsey
Paralegal
Paralegal
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
rdempsey@homack.co.uk
About Rona
Rona joined Holmes Mackillop in 2013 and is a key member of our property team.
Since graduating in 2005 Rona has experience working as both a Commercial and Residential Property Paralegal in busy commercial legal firms and handles both house purchases and sales.
Qualifications
HND Legal Services Glasgow Central College of Commerce
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Certificate
Commercial Property Paralegal Certificate
Areas of Practice
Emma Donaldson
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2307
edonaldson@homack.co.uk
About Emma
Emma qualified as a solicitor in 2007, and has focused since then on working for individuals and families in Private Client matters. She assists clients by assessing their own particular family circumstances and advising on how a will can be tailored to their needs, including advice on Inheritance Tax. She advises on Powers of Attorney, the duties of Attorneys and on Guardianship administration.
Emma also has extensive experience in estate administration and provides support to the executors and beneficiaries throughout the process.
Emma is a full member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She is also a tutor on the Private Client course on the Diploma for Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow.
Qualifications
MA (Hons) Ancient History – University of Edinburgh
LLB – University of Strathclyde
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice – Glasgow Graduate School of Law
STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates (Scotland)
Areas of Practice
Craig Donnelly
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2315
cdonnelly@homack.co.uk
About Craig
Craig has a wealth of experience in commercial and consumer litigation for a broad spectrum of clients and businesses. He provides practical pre- and post-litigation advice to clients, always adopting a commercial approach. Craig routinely appears in sheriff courts across Scotland as well as the Scottish Tribunals to conduct proofs (civil trials), debates and other contentious hearings. He has a particular interest in commercial disputes and insolvency litigation and works closely with insolvency practitioners and sheriff officers to maximise recovery for clients.
Qualifications
Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Glasgow
Notary Public
Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership
Areas of Practice
Karen Fletcher
Paralegal
Paralegal
Johnstone
⁺44 (0)1505 328271
kf@homack.co.uk
About Karen
Karen joined Holmes Mackillop in 2020 and is based in our Johnstone office. She has 12 years’ experience working in the legal industry and before becoming a Conveyancing Paralegal, she worked as a Title Searcher making her a great addition to our residential conveyancing team.
She is experienced in all aspects of the sale and purchase of residential property.
Qualifications
HND Legal Services – Glasgow Central College of Commerce 2009
Areas of Practice
Sean Fraser
Associate
Associate
Glasgow
+44(0)141 226 4942
sfraser@homack.co.uk
About Sean
Sean joined Holmes Mackillop in October 2024 as an Associate in the firm’s Glasgow office. Sean qualified as a solicitor in 2021 and is experienced in both residential and commercial property, and will be working as part of the firm’s commercial property team alongside our Directors, Kevin Thompson and Amir Ismail. Sean has a particular interest in corporate-support property transactions, as well as investment sales and acquisitions.
Qualifications-
• LLB Law (Hons), University of Strathclyde 2017
• Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow 2018
• Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Ken Hay
Senior Associate
Associate Solicitor
Giffnock
⁺44 (0)141 638 7405
khay@homack.co.uk
About Ken
Ken is a solicitor in our Giffnock office. His practice covers all aspects of Private Client work including Wills, the formation and management of Trusts and particularly the administration of executry estates. He advises clients on succession and Capital Tax planning with particular emphasis on rural property and investments. Ken also deals with incapacity issues including Powers of Attorney.
Ken holds degrees in Land Economy and Law and has completed the STEP Diploma in International Trust Management.
Amir Ismail
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2302
aismail@homack.co.uk
About Amir
After graduating Amir completed a 2 year specialised traineeship in Commercial Property. He then continued to focus in this area upon qualifying as a solicitor before joining Holmes Mackillop in 2015.
Amir is experienced in all aspects of the sale and purchase of commercial property, including site acquisition, development, plot sales, investment properties, offices, shops and industrial units.
He also undertakes a large volume of commercial leasing work, representing the interests of various landlords and tenants, with a view to securing a commercially viable agreement for his clients in each case.
Amir tutors in both Residential and Commercial Conveyancing for the Diploma in Legal Practice course at the University of Glasgow. He is also actively involved in the delivery of ongoing professional training for solicitors, which has included delivering a webinar on behalf of the Law Society of Scotland on Lease Management Documentation.
Amir was appointed as a Director on 1st April 2021.
Qualifications
LLB (Hons), University of Strathclyde (2005)
Dip LP, Glasgow Graduate School of Law (2006)
Areas of Practice
Carole Johnston
Director
Director
Johnstone
⁺44 (0)150 532 8271
cmj@homack.co.uk
About Carole
She became a Partner in 1997 and has been a Director since the firm incorporated. Carole heads up our Johnstone office and has a broad experience in many areas.
Carole can advise on all aspects of residential conveyancing and property related matters. She regularly advises clients on Wills and Powers of Attorney and gives clear, practical and friendly advice on all of the issues which can arise. Formerly a litigator, she is mediation trained and can advise on the issues arising from family breakdowns.
Qualifications
LLB Hons University of Strathclyde
Diploma in Legal Practice University of Strathclyde Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Wills, Estates and Future Planning
Buying and Selling Your Home
Mark Joseph
Solicitor
Solicitor
Johnstone
+44(0)1505 328271
mjoseph@homack.co.uk
About Mark
Mark joined Holmes Mackillop in October 2024 after qualifying as a Solicitor. Mark graduated his Law and Management degree before going on to study his Law degree and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.
Mark is based in our Johnstone office and works within our Wills, Estates and Future Planning team, with a particular focus on the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executory and Trust Matters.
Qualifications
HND Legal Services, North East Scotland College (2016)
Law and Management (BA), Robert Gordon University (2018)
Law (LLB Hons), Robert Gordon University (2021)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, Robert Gordon University (2022)
Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Jan Kerr
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Bishopbriggs
jkerr@homack.co.uk
About Jan
Jan joined Holmes Mackillop as a Senior Associate on 1st October 2022 on the merger with Macfarlane & Co. Solicitors where she was previously an Associate Solicitor. She joined Philip & Miller in 1988 and continued with Macfarlane & Co following the merger of those two firms. She has established longstanding relationships with clients from different walks of life and for whom she continues to act. She is based in Holmes Mackillop’s Bishopbriggs office.
Qualifications
LLB , University of Glasgow (1976)
Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Residential and Commercial Conveyancing
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Richard Leggett
Director
Director
Milngavie
⁺44 (0)141 956 5454
rleggett@homack.co.uk
About Richard
Richard heads our office in Milngavie. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1982. He became a Partner of the former firm of Campbell Riddell & Co on 1st October 1984 with that firm later merging with Breeze Paterson & Chapman to become Campbell Riddell Breeze Paterson. He has joined Holmes MacKillop as a Director with effect from 1st October 2021 following the merger with Campbell Riddell Breeze Paterson.
Richard is a co-ordinating Tutor at the University of Strathclyde in respect of domestic and commercial conveyancing.
Qualifications
LLB, University of Strathclyde
Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde
Notary Public
Rachel Loose
Solicitor
Solicitor
Glasgow
rloose@homack.co.uk
About Rachel
Rachel joined Holmes Mackillop in June 2022 and is based in our Glasgow Office. Rachel graduated from Strathclyde University in 2021 with a First Class Honours degree before going on to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice there.
Rachel qualified into our corporate team in 2024, with a particular focus on corporate transactional work.
Qualifications
LLB Law (Hons), University of Strathclyde 2021
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde 2022
Areas of Practice
Michelle Luby
Paralegal
Paralegal
Johnstone
ml@homack.co.uk
About Michelle
Michelle joined Holmes Mackillop in 2019 and is based in our Johnstone Office. Her expertise includes Immigration, Criminal, Family, and Private Client. However, in recent years she has begun to focus more on Conveyancing.
She has over 15 years’ experience working in the legal industry making her well equipped to handle a variety of legal matters within the property team.
Qualifications
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Certificate
Specialist Paralegal Qualification
Areas of Practice
Kathleen Macleod
Associate
Associate
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2304
kmacleod@homack.co.uk
About Kathleen
Kathleen joined Holmes Mackillop in September 2020 as a Trainee Solicitor and is based in our Glasgow office. During her degree at Strathclyde University, she studied European Law at the University of Valencia for 1 year.
Following successful completion of her traineeship, in which she gained experience in all departments of the firm, Kathleen qualified as a Solicitor and now specialises in all aspects of property law, assisting our Directors Kevin Thompson and Amir Ismail. She was promoted to Senior Solicitor in September 2023 and continues to enjoy a varied and challenging workload in the property department.
Qualifications
Law with Spanish (LLB Hons), University of Strathclyde, 2019
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde, 2020
Areas of Practice
Katherine MacPherson
Associate
Associate
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2304
kmacpherson@homack.co.uk
About Katie
Katherine qualified as a solicitor in 2022 and has experience with Private Client and Residential Conveyancing. Katherine has extensive experience of advising on Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries along with residential conveyancing.
Qualifications
Law (LLB Hons), University of Aberdeen (2019)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow (2020)
Notary Public