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Practical legal advice for individuals, families and businesses across Dumfries and Galloway since 1847.
Walker & Sharpe is one of the longest-established law firms in south west Scotland. Founded in 1847, we have been part of the Dumfries community for over 175 years, advising clients on everything from buying their first home to protecting their family’s future.
We are a full-service firm, which means you will find experienced solicitors here for almost every legal matter you may face, whether that is straightforward or complex, personal or commercial. Our team combines the values the firm was built upon – professionalism, reliability and personal service – with a modern and progressive approach to legal advice.
For practical and straightforward advice, get in touch.
Whether you are going through a separation or divorce, dealing with a child contact dispute, or seeking financial provision, our family law solicitors offer clear, sensitive advice tailored to your circumstances. We will work with you to find the best outcome for you and your family.
Whether you are starting a new venture, buying or selling a business, or need ongoing commercial legal support, Walker & Sharpe provides practical advice to businesses of all sizes across the region.
Our civil litigation team advises on a wide range of disputes, including contract claims, debt recovery, and landlord and tenant matters. We represent clients in the Sheriff Court and, where appropriate, through alternative dispute resolution.
Farming and rural businesses face a distinct set of legal challenges. Our solicitors have extensive experience advising landowners, farming businesses, rural employers and estate owners across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders on agricultural tenancies, succession planning, land transactions and more.
Walker & Sharpe is one of the leading criminal defence firms in Dumfries and Galloway. Our experienced criminal solicitors represent clients charged with offences at all levels of the Scottish courts, from the Justice of the Peace Court to the High Court, as well as road traffic and driving offences.
Planning ahead protects the people you care about. Our private client team advises on Wills, Powers of Attorney, estate administration (executries), inheritance tax planning, trusts, and guardianship applications. We also assist families where a loved one has lost capacity and a court order may be required under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.
From buying and selling residential property to commercial conveyancing and leasing, Walker & Sharpe handles the legal work at every stage of your property transaction. Our in-house estate agency means we can look after both the sale and the legal work under one roof.
If you have suffered an injury, been involved in an accident, or believe you have been unfairly dismissed or treated unlawfully at work, Walker & Sharpe can advise on your options and help you pursue a claim for compensation.
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