Our approach is solution focused, aiming to minimise conflict. That keeps costs down and helps our clients move on with their lives in a positive way.
We are skilled in negotiation and achieve settlements that are right for the individual client. We understand the emotional challenges of involved and guide and advise our clients with sensitivity as well as up-to-date and thorough legal advice.
We are also experienced litigators and when our clients’ rights are being challenged we are swift and effective in raising the right action and achieving the right outcome.
We are experts in the law but also we recognise the need to call in experts in other disciplines when the need arises. We work regularly with our choice of accountants, financial advisers, surveyors, forensic accountants, psychologists and lawyers in other disciplines such as property and company law whenever the need arises.
Meet The Team
Carolyn Paton Partner
Carolyn is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law. She has been advising on family law for 37 years. She was formerly head of family law at The McKinstry Company, and before that was a partner with long established
Carolyn is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law. She has been advising on family law for 37 years. She was formerly head of family law at The McKinstry Company, and before that was a partner with long established Ayrshire firm RA Logan & Co. Carolyn has written articles on family law matters for a local newspaper over a number of years. She is a member of the Family Law Association. Carolyn is also appointed as a child welfare reporter by Ayr Sheriff Court. She has trained and acted as a Citizens Advocate on a voluntary basis. She is a former Dean of Ayr Faculty of Solicitors.
Penny Galloway Partner
Penelope Galloway studied History at the University of Oxford and Law at the University of Glasgow. She was formerly a partner with Galloway & Elsby Legal and before that worked at long established Ayr firm, Black Hay. Penny is accredited by t
Penelope Galloway studied History at the University of Oxford and Law at the University of Glasgow. She was formerly a partner with Galloway & Elsby Legal and before that worked at long established Ayr firm, Black Hay. Penny is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law and is a member of the Family Law Association. Penny is known as an experienced and sensitive solicitor who advises across the whole spectrum of family law. She has acted in a broad range of cases including those involving divorce and financial provision, cohabitation, Adults with Incapacity and child law matters. Penny has a particular interest in matters involving children and is regularly appointed as a Child Welfare Reporter by Ayr Sheriff Court and as a Curator Ad Litem by both Ayr and Kilmarnock Sheriff Courts.
Elizabeth Welsh Senior Partner
Elizabeth Welsh, our former Senior Partner who retired in October 2021, founded the firm in 2002 and advised on family law for over 30 years. She was accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law and is a founder member o
Elizabeth Welsh, our former Senior Partner who retired in October 2021, founded the firm in 2002 and advised on family law for over 30 years. She was accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law and is a founder member of the Family Law Association.
Elizabeth regularly wrote and lectured on family law. She has advised on the development of legislation on family law issues including being invited to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament. Elizabeth trained in both mediation and collaborative techniques ensuring the proactive approach of the practice.
Our Support Staff
The practice has a team of very experienced and well trained support staff. Each member of our team has an awareness of the need for sensitivity and discretion in dealing with clients who are often going through emotionally challenging situations. Efficient, and approachable, they help make every part of our clients’ experience of the practice a positive one.
For first class legal service, call us today on 01292 284 786 or Send us an email.
