Gibson Kerr Family Law

Christopher Farrell

3 months ago

We instructed Gibson Kerr to help us buy our first property in Scotland. Elaine Bell was truly excellent in helping us understand the process of buying a home in Scotland, and Nikki Lemon managed the conveyancing process for us not only diligently but also swiftly. I would wholeheartedly recommend Gibson Kerr to anyone new to the Edinburgh property market!

Miles Walbank

5 months ago

Avoid Gibson and Kerr - Unprofessional and Overpriced We had an extremely disappointing experience with Gibson and Kerr. They charged us £576.40 for minimal work and failed to check whether they were on our lender’s panel - something any responsible solicitor should address during initial client contact. They also tried to charge us for submitting an offer, even though they had already done so for free. When we questioned this, their dismissive response was, “Well, we put an offer in already for free.” The following day, we checked with another solicitor who was happy to submit offers free of charge, which made us even more suspicious of Gibson and Kerr’s practices. Don’t be persuaded by the office’s impressive location - those light bills clearly need paying! We hope any future couple considering their services ensures they check the lender board first and requests a clear breakdown of fees. Based on our experience, we strongly recommend looking elsewhere for conveyancing services. Ultimately, we switched to Watermans, who were professional, transparent, and far more reliable. The reason this review is 2 stars and not 1 is because they were very efficient in chasing the payment and kindly offered us a bottle of water during our visit to their offices. We also strongly recommend reading the other low reviews for Gibson and Kerr, as many people have reported similar problems. We hope this review helps prevent someone else from making the same mistake.

Jacky Walls (Jacky)

2 months ago

Family member did not leave a will. Gibson Kerr made sure all laws were explained and followed so there would be no hiccups or problems that could crop up. They were courteous and friendly and our family have used them again and will continue our services with them when needed.

Michael Katoumas

3 months ago

We had a great experience dealing with the firm and Mairi specifically for the purchase of our property. We didn't have to chase up, and everything concluded in timely manner without surprises. The communication was great and we were warned about some unavoidable extra costs from the beginning. Highly recommended.

Shona Wisedale

9 months ago

I have just finished the sale of my late mother's property through Gibson Kerr and found them very helpful and sympathetic. It wasn't as easy to sell the house as my Mum thought, but it all concluded today, with especial help from Elaine Bell and Nikki Lemon in the property team. Our family have used Gibson Kerr for over 25 years and I would recommend them and their team to anyone.