Aberdein Considine > Aberdeen, Scotland > Firm Profile

‘Joe Bowie is a key contact and ensures that the services provided are always first class and both customer and client-focused.’

‘Really strong from a technical perspective, there seems to be no scenario that they are unable to suggest a solution/ course of action for. The team is extremely helpful and is prompt to respond to queries.’

‘Thomas Lillie has been extremely helpful on a number of occasions. Thomas has assisted with queries, suggested solutions to issues and taken a real collaborative approach to working. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with and is always available at the end of a phone to discuss thoughts/concerns.’

‘Aberdein Considine has a vast span of knowledge and an excellent understanding of their client’s requirements, processes and appetite for risk. This is demonstrated and evidenced in their support and guidance offered, clearly setting out appropriate options to resolve.’

‘Myra Scott is so approachable and happy to help; nothing is too much trouble. She will highlight any areas for concern, carrying out further analysis to get to the bottom of issues and will work together with us to ensure our customer journey is as smooth as possible at what is a very difficult time for them.’

‘Aberdein Considine is a firm that listens to its clients’ needs in my experience from working with them. They are honest enough if they ever make a mistake, are readily contactable, and have their clients’ interests at heart.’

‘Ross Webb is proactive and commercial in driving cases forward.’

‘Laura Browne has outstanding knowledge and experience in the field of mortgage repossession. She is organised and very capable; a pleasure to work with.’

‘I used Leonie Burke for my separation and divorce. She was always very professional and competent. Her approach was straightforward and pragmatic. She was compassionate when required and kept me on track. I felt she got to grips with the situation quickly as it was quite complex and showed flexibility in her handling of the case.’

‘Ruth Aberdein has been a fantastic support through what has been a difficult time.’

‘I have been working with Isabelle Douglas who has been professional in manner and advisory to the full extent required whilst also compassionate to my needs and situation. Always available with advise and knowledge. ’

‘Isabelle Douglas always went above and beyond to support me and give me advice when it was needed. Isabelle is very approachable and professional, I would highly recommend her to anyone who may be in need of a family solicitor.

‘Ruth Aberdein and Isabelle Douglas respond quickly to requests for information and are always willing to listen and seek advice from other professionals for the benefit of their clients. ’

‘Leonie Burke is an excellent lawyer. She shows great attention to detail and perseveres with a piece of work until she gets it right. Extremely thorough.’

‘Ruth Aberdein is one of the leading family lawyers in Aberdeen. Very good all-rounder in terms of children and finance.’

‘Leonie Burke is very good in high-value and complex finance cases.’

‘Aberdein Considine have a knowledgeable and professional legal services team that provide first-class support to lenders as well as driving appropriate and fair customer outcomes. The team offer a full service offering from pre-arrears and asset management and shortfall recovery with expert knowledge across all areas.’

‘Really strong from a technical perspective, there seems to be no scenario that they are unable to suggest a solution or course of action for. The team are extremely helpful and are prompt to respond to queries.’

‘I have started working closely with Thomas Lillie in the latter half of 2020, who has been extremely helpful on a number of occasions. Thomas has assisted with queries, suggested solutions to issues and taken a real collaborative approach to working. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with and is always available at the end of a phone to discuss thoughts and concerns.’

‘Aberdein Considine colleagues have a vast span of knowledge and an excellent understanding of their clients’ requirements, processes and appetite for risk. This is demonstrated and evidenced in their support and guidance offered, clearly setting out appropriate options to resolve.’

‘There is a clear structure to the team – the chain of command and roles of each individual is very clear. The team also communicate extremely effectively.’

‘Thomas Lillie is cool, calm and focussed. He is well-liked by clients and staff alike. Isabel Clough is fearsome and efficient.’

‘Ritchie Whyte is an exceptional corporate solicitor and as far as I am aware is the go-to guy in Aberdeen for corporate deals, particularly in the SME space. He did an exceptional job for us and will be retained going forward as we expand further.’

‘The team at Aberdein Considine were always there to advise and reassure me’.

‘Working with people who can speak your language and not just jargon made me feel at ease and allowed me to understand what was going on during the sales process’.

‘I always felt comfortable that someone would communicate with me by email or video conference if I had any queries. ’

‘The team is not the largest, but what you get is a total commitment to your project with a real “can-do” attitude’.

‘Good advice permeates as the team guides you through the vagaries of the corporate transaction’.

‘Ritchie Whyte is fast becoming the go-to corporate lawyer for SMEs in Aberdeen’.

‘Ritchie Whyte is technically excellent, pragmatic and personable – working with him is an extremely positive experience’.

‘Very friendly and helpful. Do what they say and on time.’

‘The practice has an excellent reputation and the critical mass and reach to expedite assignments in an efficient and timely manner. The customer focus and communication are excellent.’

‘The private client team at Aberdein Considine offers a varied and quality service. In addition, they also offer a competitive rate in respect of the work carried out for such a large and established law firm.’

‘Aberdein Considine have been pro-active in the way that they have dealt with my estate planning. This has been invaluable for me and my family. They communicate throughout the different teams that I work with and this allows them a sense of who I am and what my expectations are.’

‘The teams worked closely together to gather and collate information. There was only one staff member to deal with which made communication friendly, informative, helpful and professional.’

‘I found the partner Aileen Entwistle to be very attentive to my tricky request for POA and advice about my will.’

‘Ryan Fox has a wealth of knowledge in dealing with estate administration. He is often able to assist in complex estate issues.’

‘Ryan Fox is a very capable and intelligent individual and very learned in Trust and Executry matters together with various taxes in this area. What strikes me is that all matters are dealt with in a very timeous manner with very little delays.’

‘They display a willingness to work outwith their location by partnering up with other reputable solicitors, making completing transactions outside Scotland very easy’.

‘David Orr was always willing to go above and beyond to ensure we got what we wanted’.

‘David Orr has a commercial as well as having a risk-averse mindset and therefore allowed us to move at the pace we required’.

They have been able to pivot, adapt and protect myself and my clients on numerous and diverse transactions, always leading to a successful conclusion’.

‘They are always available, always reliable and are willing to challenge’.

‘Everyone I worked with at Aberdeen Considine was professional and helpful and clearly were working together’.

‘David Orr was both pragmatic and professional and helped get the deal over the line when I think many would have suggested we walked away’.

‘Paul Jennings is one of the most commercially sensitive solicitors in the market; he always has an eye on the deal and is willing to give the right advice even what that might be unpalatable’.

‘Experts in their field. Attention to detail. High levels of customer care’.

‘The team will go that extra mile; nothing is too much trouble. They are very knowledgeable and efficient’.

‘They offer a very personal and approachable service. They treat you like a friend and not just a client’.

‘It has strong relations with major lenders and a good understanding of that market’.

‘I’ve mainly dealt with Ross Webb as an instructing partner; he provided clear and well organised instructions.’

‘Excellent commercial and legal advisors’.

‘Their team has an exceptional breadth and depth of experience across the litigation field’.

‘Ross Webb has a particularly strong expertise in advising on both pre and post appointment issues’.

‘Ross Webb has an exceptionally personable nature and makes the client feel at ease when asking questions’.

‘Ross Webb is also commercially aware and will go that extra mile to find a solution’.

‘Ross Webb is honest and realistic in the advice that he gives’.

‘Euan McSherry has been exceptional to work with; he made his responses easy to understand and explained things at length.’

‘A relatively small Scottish practice but extremely versatile.’

‘Always available to offer good advice – Ross Webb is a great partner.’

‘The team at Aberdein Considine is a collective of individual skillsets combined together to provide a full service. You have confidence in a team that you know have your best interest at heart. They are also willing to acknowledge where they may have stumbled in the process, and will negotiate fair terms to reflect.’

‘The individuals at Aberdein Considine provide a professional yet friendly service. They have your back and seem to know when to listen and when to lead. Each also gets your business which is important to not waste time.’

‘The team takes a modern approach to providing legal advice and is flexible in terms of billing arrangements and ways of working. This gives it an advantage of some competitors in my opinion.’

‘Euan McSherry is an impressive operator and combines sound advice on dispute resolution with considerable charm and style.’

‘An excellent team which provided us with a great-value service. The team is aware of the commercial pressures we face and often fixes the fee allowing us to accurately budget and make a cost-benefit decision on the action to be taken.’