Scullion LAW‘s pivot to focus on private client instructions has seen the team acting on a growing volume of domestic abuse and sexual offences, adding to its noted proficiency in handling road traffic offences. The practice is led by Kristopher Buchanan and routinely represents clients charged with road traffic offences, while Anna MacKay stands out for her trial experience and expertise in dealing with domestic abuse and sexual offences. Urfan Dar’s ‘deep legal expertise’ sees him act on a broad range of cases concerning theft offences and domestic abuse, while Stephanie Grieve is the go-to lawyer for armed forces personnel.
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Testimonials
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‘Urfan Dar is an outstanding lawyer. With him in my corner, I can close my eyes and trust that I’m in the safest hands. His professionalism, deep legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to justice set him apart. From start to finish, he was extremely easy to deal with, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.'
‘The practice makes everything very clear for you. Very client centred. Ensure you know exactly what they are doing for you.’
‘The team put both arms around you and knowing this takes you out a “dark place”. When you communicate to the team, they provide a fast, professional and knowledgeable response and if one of the team didn’t know the answer, they would source the answer. To be honest the team were faultless. No one knows what perfect is but I believe this team were PERFECT.’
‘Stephanie Grieve is an invaluable member of the law firm, great communication and got the job done and did everything that was asked of her resulting in a positive outcome.’
‘The whole team were very responsive and supportive! Everything was undertaken in a timely manner! All staff were knowledgeable and professional!’
‘Kris Buchanan was exceptional, very professional! He put me at my ease during the difficult time I was having! He instilled confidence in me that he would get me the outcome I desired, which he did!’
Work highlights
Instructed to defend the client charged with a significant contravention of Section.1 of the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act 2018, whereby his ex-partner was alleging coercive control.
Instructed to defend the client who was charged with an attempt to commit theft in circumstances which suggested a robbery was about to take place in nefarious circumstances, along with another co-accused.
Instructed to defend and attempt to keep the licence of a client who was charged with a second offence of driving without insurance, and faced ‘totting up’, meaning he was at significant risk of losing his licence for at least 6 months.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Kristopher Buchanan
Other key lawyers
Urfan Dar; Anna MacKay; Stephanie Grieve