Pollock & McLean News
News and insight from the Pollock & McLean team.
Roxanne Conducts her First Criminal and Civil Court Hearings
A massive well done to Trainee Solicitor Roxanne West who donned a gown for the first time this week, conducting her first ever criminal and civil court hearings at Dumfries Sheriff Court.
Added on Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Traineeship Update: Meghan and Roxanne
Roxanne and Meghan are now officially more than half way through their respective Traineeships.
Added on Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2025
A huge thank you to every single person who supported, contributed and donated to our MacMillan Coffee Morning.
Added on Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Meghan Conducts First Court Appearance
Well done to Trainee Solicitor Meghan Davies who donned a gown and conducted her first ever court appearance at Dumfries Sheriff Court today.
Added on Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Congratulations Laura
Congratulations to Laura Cruickshank, legal secretary, on passing her final Employment Law Paralegal exam.
Added on Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2024
Dumfries office raises £470.85 for Macmillan.
Added on Sat, 28th Sep 2024
Relationships Scotland Dumfries & Galloway
Recently Lynn McMurchie, Partner based in our Dumfries office, in her role as a Director with Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway (RSDG) joined her colleagues in welcoming The Minister for…
Added on Mon, 9th Oct 2023
Roxanne Graduates
Roxanne West, secretary based in our Dumfries office, graduated on Wednesday 5th July with a LLB Law Degree from Robert Gordon University.
Added on Mon, 10th Jul 2023
Penpont Primary School Visit
Lynn McMurchie was recently invited by Penpont Primary School to speak to the pupils as part of Careers Week 2023.
Added on Fri, 17th Feb 2023
New For Sale Signs
Keep your eyes peeled for our new for sale signs - we're delighted with them.
Added on Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Festive Hours 2021
All three of our offices will be closed from 1pm 23rd December for the festive break and will reopen Wednesday 5th at 9am. Have a great Christmas!
Added on Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Guide To Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is a hugely exciting experience and a major life decision.
Added on Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Why two people who intend to live together should consider a cohabitation agreement
A cohabitation agreement (cohab agreement) is a legal document between unmarried couples who live together.
Added on Thu, 11th Nov 2021
End of furlough and the importance of the 3 month time limit for appealing redundancy
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), or furlough as it was more commonly known, came to an end on Oct 1.
Added on Mon, 4th Oct 2021
Changes to the Children (Scotland) Act
The factors which Scottish courts must consider when deciding matters in relation to children are changing.
Added on Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
Job Vacancies – Legal Secretary/Paralegal
As a result of the firm’s expansion, we have two positions available for suitable candidates. Part time or full time will be considered, with the emphasis being on finding the…
Added on Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
