Paula Davies
Associate
Associate
Giffnock
+44(0)141 638 7405
pdavies@homack.co.uk
About Paula
Paula joined Holmes Mackillop in 2025 as an Associate in the firm’s Giffnock office. Paula qualified as a Solicitor in 2022 after completing her Traineeship specialising in Buying and Selling Your Home. She now works in part of the firm’s residential conveyancing team and has an extensive knowledge of Property Law, specialising in all aspects of purchasing and selling property, transfers of title, discharging standard securities and re-mortgages.
Qualifications-
• LLB Law (Hons), Glasgow Caledonian University 2018
• Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow 2018
• Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Emma Donaldson
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2307
edonaldson@homack.co.uk
About Emma
Emma qualified as a solicitor in 2007, and has focused since then on working for individuals and families in Private Client matters. She assists clients by assessing their own particular family circumstances and advising on how a will can be tailored to their needs, including advice on Inheritance Tax. She advises on Powers of Attorney, the duties of Attorneys and on Guardianship administration.
Emma also has extensive experience in estate administration and provides support to the executors and beneficiaries throughout the process.
Emma is a full member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She is also a tutor on the Private Client course on the Diploma for Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow.
Qualifications
MA (Hons) Ancient History – University of Edinburgh
LLB – University of Strathclyde
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice – Glasgow Graduate School of Law
STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates (Scotland)
Areas of Practice
Sean Fraser
Associate
Associate
Glasgow
+44(0)141 226 4942
sfraser@homack.co.uk
About Sean
Sean joined Holmes Mackillop in October 2024 as an Associate in the firm’s Glasgow office. Sean qualified as a solicitor in 2021 and is experienced in both residential and commercial property, and will be working as part of the firm’s commercial property team alongside our Directors, Kevin Thompson and Amir Ismail. Sean has a particular interest in corporate-support property transactions, as well as investment sales and acquisitions.
Qualifications-
• LLB Law (Hons), University of Strathclyde 2017
• Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow 2018
• Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Ken Hay
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Giffnock
⁺44 (0)141 638 7405
khay@homack.co.uk
About Ken
Ken is a solicitor in our Giffnock office. His practice covers all aspects of Private Client work including Wills, the formation and management of Trusts and particularly the administration of executry estates. He advises clients on succession and Capital Tax planning with particular emphasis on rural property and investments. Ken also deals with incapacity issues including Powers of Attorney.
Ken holds degrees in Land Economy and Law and has completed the STEP Diploma in International Trust Management.
Katherine MacPherson
Associate
Associate
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2304
kmacpherson@homack.co.uk
About Katherine
Katherine qualified as a solicitor in 2022 and has experience with Private Client and Residential Conveyancing. Katherine has extensive experience of advising on Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries along with residential conveyancing.
Qualifications
Law (LLB Hons), University of Aberdeen (2019)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow (2020)
STEP Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates
STEP Advanced Certificate in Wills and Executries: Law and Practice (Scotland)
Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Pamela Runciman
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Johnstone
⁺44(0)1 505 328271
pr@homack.co.uk
About Pamela
Pamela joined Holmes Mackillop in 1997 as a trainee Solicitor. She gained experience in all aspects of conveyancing, estate administration and private client law as an Assistant, then Associate, becoming a Partner in 2004.
After retiring from practice in 2010 to focus on life with a young family, Pamela has now returned to work as a Senior Associate in our Johnstone office dealing with all aspects of winding up estates.
Qualifications
LLB Hons University of Glasgow
Diploma in Legal Practice
Areas of Practice
Cara Teven
Associate Solicitor
Associate Solicitor
Ayr
⁺44 (0)1292 264 091
cteven@homack.co.uk
About Cara
Cara qualified as a Solicitor in 2022. Since qualifying, Cara has gained experience in litigation, public and corporate law.
Cara’s practice area is now focused on corporate law. Cara is experienced in supporting businesses, charities and non-profit organisations from incorporation, and throughout the lifecycle of their organisation. Cara has experience in dealing with and providing advice on a range of company law matters including general corporate advisory work, commercial contracts and their arrangements, as well as regulation and governance issues.
Qualifications
LLB Scots and English Law, University of Strathclyde (2015-2019)
Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde (2019-2020)