A LAW FIRM FOR LIFE

ABOUT US

The McKinstry Company is one of the South West of Scotland’s leading law firms. With over 40 years’ experience, 3 offices and a team of over 40 staff we offer expertise across a wide spectrum of areas of law.

We advise businesses and individuals and take pride in assisting our clients through life’s journeys.

Please see Our People and Our Services to find a person by name or by area of law.

LEGAL SERVICES

Property Law

We help you through each stage of the conveyancing process, making it simple and painless.

HOMES

Business Law

Our specialist business team provide expert advice on the full spectrum of business law.

BUSINESS

Wills and Estates

Our Private Client team offer expert advice on all aspects relating to Wills and Estates.

ESTATES

Family Law

We help with the challenges of separation and divorce with a sympathetic but practical approach.

FAMILY

Employment Law

Our Litigation team has extensive experience in litigation, employment law and court action.

EMPLOYMENT

Commercial Property

With a wealth of experience in commercial property, we provide high quality advice and service.

PROPERTY

Accident Claims

We are experts at personal injury claims and we will get you just results.

ACCIDENTS

Agriculture

A close relationship with local agriculture lets us respond quickly to our clients needs.

AGRICULTURE

BOOK APPOINTMENT

We are able to arrange face to face or video call meetings.

Select your preferred date and time and we will be in touch to confirm your appointment.

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North Ayrshire

Providing expert legal services to private clients and businesses in North Ayrshire.

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Dumfries & Galloway

Providing expert legal services to private clients and businesses in Dumfries & Galloway.

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Our latest news and insights...

The McKinstry Company Welcomes Robert Kelly to the Private Client Team

April 8, 2025

We are delighted to welcome Robert Kelly as Trust, Executries and Tax Executive

Robert is Running the London Marathon

January 29, 2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Robert, will be taking on the London Marathon this April in support of Ayrshire Cancer Support.

Kerry Gooster – Accredited Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

January 29, 2025

Huge congratulations to Kerry on achieving her Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Accreditation!

The whole process was handled with upmost professionalism throughout.

Mr McN, Kilwinning

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Really helpful and friendly always replied to calls and emails. Thank you very much for all your help and advice and hard work.

Mr S, Auchinleck

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Very impressed with the service The McKinstry Company provided to us recently.

Mr Cormack, Orkney

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First class throughout 100% better than last time we moved house and used a different firm. Always responded to promptly with appropriate detailed replies. First Class .

Mr N, Ayr

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Thank you for the support during a difficult time.

Mrs M, Ayr

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The McKinstry Company was efficient, helpful and understanding at all times. You made an extremely upsetting situation bearable. Thank you so much for finalising the Estate. I won’t forget you.

Andy McGinn, Orkney

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Everything was done extremely professionally.

Mrs G, Ayr

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All very prompt, efficient, clear, friendly and personable. Not overwhelming with legal jargon. Many thanks for making the process of setting up a will so straightforward.

Mrs D, Troon

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We required our Wills to be amended and that was done without any problems whatsoever.

Mrs F, Ayr

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Very business-like and helpful.

Mr M, Ayr

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The McKinstry Company handled our move to Orkney three years ago. We will always be grateful for the brilliant service provided.

Mr and Mrs Henry, Orkney

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Excellent service most happy with attentiveness and customer service.

Mr F, Condorrat

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Great service and always on hand to answer our questions. Prompt and efficient response.

Mr H, Ferniegair

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I would highly recommend using The McKinstry Company. They provide clear, straightforward advice and attend to any legal queries in an efficient, professional and helpful manner.

Anne Whitton, Orkney Islands Property Developments

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Speaking from my own personal experience I was perfectly happy with the service I received. Everything was done to my satisfaction.

Mrs I, Largs

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Very efficient, timely and very mannerly on the phone .

Mr McN, Mauchline

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First class service from start till finish. Always there to give help and advice.

Mr R, Ayr

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Excellent service from an extremely efficient and reliable organisation. Unbiased and honest help at a competitive price.

Mr Moar, Orkney

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Excellent, very friendly and professional. I will be using you for all my property transactions in the future!

Mrs S, Godstone

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Gave reassurance and comfort at a stressful time. I felt ten times better after our first meeting and support provided ultimately exceeded my desired outcome.

Mr N, Saltcoats

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Although The McKinstry Company are not Orkney based we have used them for our family legals over many years and they have given a very reliable, efficient and professional and friendly service. I would 100% recommend them.

Mr & Mrs C, Orkney

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A LAW FIRM FOR LIFE

A LAW FIRM FOR LIFE

ABOUT US

LEGAL SERVICES

﻿Property Law

Business Law

Wills and Estates

Family Law

Employment Law

Commercial Property

Accident Claims

Agriculture

BOOK APPOINTMENT

We are able to arrange face to face or video call meetings.

Select your preferred date and time and we will be in touch to confirm your appointment.

Book Appointment

North Ayrshire

Providing expert legal services to private clients and businesses in North Ayrshire.

Dumfries & Galloway

Providing expert legal services to private clients and businesses in Dumfries & Galloway.

Our latest news and insights...

The McKinstry Company Welcomes Robert Kelly to the Private Client Team

Robert is Running the London Marathon

Kerry Gooster – Accredited Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

The whole process was handled with upmost professionalism throughout.

Really helpful and friendly always replied to calls and emails. Thank you very much for all your help and advice and hard work.

Very impressed with the service The McKinstry Company provided to us recently.

First class throughout 100% better than last time we moved house and used a different firm. Always responded to promptly with appropriate detailed replies. First Class .

Thank you for the support during a difficult time.

The McKinstry Company was efficient, helpful and understanding at all times. You made an extremely upsetting situation bearable. Thank you so much for finalising the Estate. I won’t forget you.

Everything was done extremely professionally.

All very prompt, efficient, clear, friendly and personable. Not overwhelming with legal jargon. Many thanks for making the process of setting up a will so straightforward.

We required our Wills to be amended and that was done without any problems whatsoever.

Very business-like and helpful.

The McKinstry Company handled our move to Orkney three years ago. We will always be grateful for the brilliant service provided.

Excellent service most happy with attentiveness and customer service.

Great service and always on hand to answer our questions. Prompt and efficient response.

I would highly recommend using The McKinstry Company. They provide clear, straightforward advice and attend to any legal queries in an efficient, professional and helpful manner.

Speaking from my own personal experience I was perfectly happy with the service I received. Everything was done to my satisfaction.

Very efficient, timely and very mannerly on the phone .

First class service from start till finish. Always there to give help and advice.

Excellent service from an extremely efficient and reliable organisation. Unbiased and honest help at a competitive price.

Excellent, very friendly and professional. I will be using you for all my property transactions in the future!

Gave reassurance and comfort at a stressful time. I felt ten times better after our first meeting and support provided ultimately exceeded my desired outcome.

Although The McKinstry Company are not Orkney based we have used them for our family legals over many years and they have given a very reliable, efficient and professional and friendly service. I would 100% recommend them.

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Property Law

First class throughout 100% better than last time we moved house and used a different firm. Always responded to promptly with appropriate detailed replies. First Class .

Very efficient, timely and very mannerly on the phone .