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Kay has over 25 years experience in the legal profession. After completing her traineeship with Hughes Dowdall, she continued there as an associate for many years, before joining Stewarts and Murdochs in 2002, and thereafter with the then newly formed Raeside Chisholm in 2012.

Kay’s main area of expertise is all aspects of conveyancing, whether this involves buying or selling a house, all types of small businesses and franchises, or larger commercial ventures.

Away from the office, Kay likes spending time with family and socialising with friends – wine, food, theatre –while trying to balance this with a little exercise!

Email Kay: k.barr@raesidechisholm.co.uk

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18 May 2018

Supreme Court Hears Contested Divorce Case

Family Law

On 17th May the UK’s Supreme Court heard the case of Owens v Owens, a contested divorce case that has been brought to the Supreme Court on appeal from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales. ...

08 May 2018

Public Sector Suppliers Hit by Late Payments

Commercial

Many small firms are being put at risk by the poor payments practices that exist within public sector supply chains. ...

18 April 2018

ECHR Gives Decision in Challenging Paternity Case

Family Law

The European Court of Human Rights has recently given its ruling in an interesting case concerning a man’s right to contest the paternity of a child. ...

15 April 2018

Increase in Take up of Invoice Finance and Asset-Based Lending

Commercial

New figures released by UK Finance have revealed a 5% increase in invoice finance and asset-based lending in 2017, taking the total to £23.4 billion at the end of the year. The number of clients using this form of business funding remained stable at ...

10 April 2018

Mortgages More Affordable in Scotland than Rest of UK

Estate Agency

New research by Bank of Scotland has revealed that homeowners in Scotland pay a fifth (20%) of their disposable income towards their mortgage each month. This proportion has almost halved compared to 2007. ...

15 March 2018

Study Finds Link Between Divorce and Genetics

Family Law

A recent study has attempted to answer the question of why divorce is often seen to run in families.

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“Thank you both for the work you have done dealing with my Aunt's Estate and for assisting my Mother through the process.” D.M., Scotland
"Thank you for your guidance and patience in helping us pursue our dream home. The communication, professionalism and efficiency throughout the whole process was everything we hope for and because of you we are now proud homeowners. Thank you once again, we are grateful for your service." JM and CW, Glasgow
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"David many, many thanks for all your advice and support and for helping me take the first step towards my new career and life." Louisa, Glasgow
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“We would again like to thank you most sincerely for your kind, speedy and efficient service throughout the above process.” MK
“Thank you for this news - can I also send you a huge thank you for making this all happen! You have both been absolutely fantastic. It was real touch and go this afternoon at my end finalising the release of the funds, but I know I would not have been able to have achieved this without your belief, support and commitment to making the deadline.” MS, Glasgow
“Your paperwork (electronic!) has been exemplary…and your offer letter was, as usual, watertight…Your fees have been appropriate and reasonable, and we’re very pleased with the outcome.” John
“We appreciate that the move would not have happened without your drive and expertise and we are exceptionally grateful for all of your efforts in this regard. We will, of course, be happy to leave a review online which will reflect our high level of satisfaction with the professional and personal service you gave us.”
“The service I have had has exceeded my expectations. Excellent communication was upheld all the time throughout the process and every meeting I had was welcoming, warm and friendly.” F.M.
“Many thanks for all your work with this transaction. I have been very pleased with the service I have received.” MD
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"Kay, Thank you very much for all your help, we are delighted with everything" Graham M
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"We fully recognise the attention to detail, skill and genuine interest that you have applied to our case." S & G
Thanks Alison for all your patience in explaining the procedure to us. It was much appreciated. - MB and SD
“David, you have done a great job for me in difficult circumstances and I thank you for that” SM , Glasgow
"Thank you very much for the prompt refund of credit balance remaining on our account following settlement of transaction, further evidence of the quality and integrity of your service". JRS
“Thanks again Kay for all your help – it was a stressful timescale and you help get us through it” PD
"thanks again for all your help. We really had our doubts as to whether we would ever get there, but your persistence and hard work was most appreciated. We can’t tell you how relived we were when everything finally settled." Client, Glasgow
“I have just ordered some wine for you to thank y'all ( as they say in Texas) for the help and kindness you've given to me over the past months.” Faith (from USA)
I am so glad that you’re on our side as I blindly missed these conditions when scanning the clauses of the Offer. It’s no wonder why many people have given you their highest recommendations online. Many thanks…. LP
“Thank you so much for all your hard work in concluding this sale. I do appreciate it as I know how problematic it has been! “
"Suffice to say, service has been really excellent and highly professional" KH
“The service has been excellent, and we would not hesitate to recommend you. We will certainly be keeping you in our address books.” J
“Thank you so much for all your help , really appreciate it. I'll be sure to recommend you to our clients.” Client, Glasgow
"A short note to extend my sincerest thanks for what you have done and what you continue to do David. I can't think where we would be today if we hadn't engaged your representation. It's a hard fight but having you onside makes it tolerable." Stephen, Glasgow
Thank you David. You have been a great help in all of this and a pleasure to deal with.
"Kay, just a quick note to thank you for a very smooth professional transaction… you have restored my faith in the legal system!" Peter, Glasgow
"Most sincere thanks for your professional services and kindness" JG Glasgow
“Thank you for dealing with my conveyancing so quickly and efficiently. This has been an exceptionally testing time for me, so I really appreciate your excellent work” PS
Dear Mrs Leslie, thank you for your guidance, professional expertise and graciousness" RMcN

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