K W Law

read more19th January 2021 - Following the recent government announcements in relation to further lockdown restrictions, our offices in Bathgate and Livingston remain closed to the public. We do however continue to work on behalf of our existing and new clients. We look forward to assisting you in these challenging times, and continuing to provide a diligent, thorough and professional legal service to existing and new clients. Are you interested in purchasing a new property or in need of legal assistance?

read moreAre you considering making a Will? If you have not already done so then it is strongly advisable that you to take prompt action on this most important of issues. Dying without having made a will can cause your surviving relatives great distress and financial hardship. If you put this to one side then you are putting the fate of your assets in the hands of others and entirely out with your control. You may have been appointed as an executor by a friend or a relative who has just died. You may have a relative who has died without making a will.

read moreEmployment law is changing continually. It is also becoming increasingly complex. The laws and regulations governing employees' rights, for example, are becoming more and more complicated and it is hard for any employee or employer to keep up to date. KW Law provides practical commercial advice and supportive guidance to both employees and employers. We offer assistance with the drawing up of contracts of employment, advice on redundancies / settlement agreements, wrongful or other forms of dismissal, discrimination, working time regulations, maternity, paternal or adoption leave, the impact of the TUPE regulations and claims before employment tribunals.

read moreThe breakdown of a relationship can create difficulties, many of which are of a legal nature. At KW Law, our team of family law solicitors are dedicated to providing you with advice and guidance through a difficult time. Our emphasis has always been on trying to resolve disputes as amicably and as quickly as possible. Going to court should be regarded as a last resort. However, when the situation demands it, our team are experienced court litigators. Our clients' interests come first at all times.

read moreKW Law takes pride in our personal approach to your needs whether you are buying or selling a property. You may be a first-time buyer or you may be purchasing a larger property while selling your current property. You may be re-mortgaging or transferring the title to your property. Whatever your needs, our primary aim is to ensure that the process is trouble-free for you at all times. Our team provide a speedy and practical service while always ensuring thorough examination of all relevant documents so that issues and problems are resolved before they occur.

read moreHere at KW Law, our solicitors can handle many types of work, organised into partner-led departments. Quick responses, personal contact and good communications underpin our approach which is adapted to each client's separate needs and objectives to ensure quality of service. Our firm has three partners and a consultant who oversee the running of each department. Carol joined the firm in 1994 and became a partner in 1998. As the partner in charge of the firm's Conveyancing, Wills and Executries Department, Carol oversees all work in connection with the purchase and sale of property as well as Wills, Executries and Powers of Attorney.