Allan McDougall Solicitors is a distinguished legal practice based in Gorebridge, specializing in personal injury, employment law, and family law. Renowned for their approachable expertise and commitment to client success, the firm stands out through its deep involvement in community contribution projects and recognition such as being shortlisted for The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2025.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, offering free legal advice clinics and “no win, no fee” arrangements for personal injury claims. Their experienced team has successfully represented clients at tribunals, appeals, and the Court of Session, catering to individuals, trade union members, employers, and other law firms. They emphasize clear communication, perseverance, and achieving maximum outcomes for their clients.
Services Offered
- Personal Injury Claims (including accidents at work, road traffic accidents, cycling accidents, accidents abroad, accidents in a public place, asbestos-related diseases, beauty treatment claims, construction site accidents, criminal injuries, damp and mould injuries, defective product injuries, display screen injuries, dog bite injuries, fatal accidents, gym accidents, historic abuse cases, medical negligence claims, military and armed forces injury claims, industrial deafness, offshore accidents, repetitive strain injuries, serious injuries, shop accidents, slips trips and falls, sports injury claims, vibration white finger, winter weather accidents, working at height accidents)
- Employment Law (including collective employment issues, constructive dismissal, contracts of employment, disciplinary issues, discrimination at work, equal pay disputes, grievance issues, holiday pay issues, maternity and paternity rights, privacy and data protection, redundancy, settlement agreements, stress, bullying and harassment, TUPE transfers, unlawful wage deductions, unfair dismissal, whistle-blower protection, wrongful dismissal)
- Family Law (including separation and divorce, fixed fee divorce, dissolution of civil partnership, cohabitation, pre and post-nuptial agreements, parental rights and responsibilities, adoption, guardianship)
- Court Actions (including Sheriff Court hearings and appeals, mediation, judicial review, commercial actions, Court of Session actions and appeals)
- Free Family Law Clinics
- Services for Trade Union Members (including Unite the Union members, Usdaw members, INCAS members)
- Services for Other Law Firms
- Injury Compensation Alliance
The firm serves clients across Scotland, handling cases in the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session. They offer free legal advice clinics and maintain strong relationships with trade unions, providing dedicated support and legal services to their members.
