About us
A local practice with a national reach.
Founded in 1979, Friels has grown from general practice for local communities into a firm that has argued cases in the Supreme Court, without losing its local roots.
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1979 · The beginning
Two brothers, two offices
Friels was established in 1979, taking over law offices in Uddingston and Coatbridge where we continue to practise today. Before founding the firm, the founding partners, brothers Joseph Friel and Thomas Friel, practised with the well-known Glasgow firm of Levy and McRae. Joseph Friel was also employed with Ravenstone Securities, the property arm of the Stakis empire.
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Growth
From general practice to the High Court
The firm started with a modest clientele, undertaking general practice work for the local communities. The business grew swiftly to encompass complex Civil Court work and prominent High Court criminal trials. Two of our solicitors have gone on to become successful Sheriffs.
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The 1980s
Advising companies
By the 1980s the firm was advising companies on commercial matters. Joseph Friel was skilled in company law at a time when this was uncommon and only beginning to come to the fore, and the firm has acted for companies such as Hinari.
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Landmark cases
All the way to the Supreme Court
Our firm has acted in high profile civil cases that have advanced all the way to the Supreme Court, including Bank of Scotland v Smith and Donnelly v Royal Bank of Scotland plc. The firm was also involved in the building of the new Hamilton Academical stadium, New Douglas Park.
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Today
Local service, Scotland-wide outreach
Behind the scenes of the high profile cases, we have continued to provide a dedicated service to our local communities, and we now have an outreach all over Scotland. Day to day we assist clients with commercial and residential sales and purchases and private client matters. We are able to accommodate home visits where required.
Two offices
The Cross, Uddingston, and 180 Bank Street, Coatbridge.
Notaries Public
Our solicitors are also Notaries Public, supported by a team of 14 staff across both offices.
Home visits
If you cannot come to us, we are able to accommodate home visits where required.
Integrated property service
Valuation to final sale, seamlessly.
As lawyers, we provide an outstanding property sales service. With Kirkland Estate Agents (01698 757940) we offer estate agency and conveyancing, the legal process of selling and buying a home, under one roof, for a seamless and hassle-free service from initial valuation to final sale.
Visit Kirkland Estate AgentsSpeak to a solicitor
Call either office or send us a message. We will come back to you to discuss your matter and provide an estimate of fees.