Robyn Davidson
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Ayr
01292 264 091
rdavidson@homack.co.uk
About Robyn
Robyn joined the Holmes Mackillop team in August 2025 as a trainee solicitor based in our Ayr office. She is currently working within the Buying and Selling Your Home team, where she will gain experience in a range of residential matters. During her traineeship, she will also gain experience across our Commercial Property, Corporate and Wills, Estates and Future Planning departments.
Robyn graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2024 with a Scots Law degree, before undertaking the Diploma in Professional legal practice at the University of Glasgow in 2025. Alongside her studies, Robyn also worked as a HR Assistant with North Ayrshire Council before joining our team.
Outside of work, Robyn enjoys running and playing padel. She also enjoys travelling and her favourite destination she has visited is Vietnam.
Qualifications
Law (LLB Hons), University of Strathclyde (2024)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow (2025)
Areas of Practice
Zainab Ifzal
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Ayr
01292 264 091
zifzal@homack.co.uk
About Zainab
Zainab joined Holmes Mackillop in April 2025 following the acquisition of D & J Dunlop solicitors in Ayr. Zainab completed her traineeship in August 2025 after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University in 2022 and completing the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow in 2023.
Zainab is based in our Ayr office and works in our property department having experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing. Zainab is also able to assist clients in the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney.
Outside of work Zainab enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.
Qualifications
Law (LLB Hons), Edinburgh Napier University (2022)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow (2023)
Areas of Practice
Pauline McNamara
Paralegal
Paralegal
Ayr
01292 264 091
ptmcnamara@homack.co.uk
About Pauline
Pauline is a Private Client paralegal based in our Ayr office, She has years of experience in Estates administration and the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorneys.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Religious Studies (Stirling University)
Private Client Paralegal Qualification (Strathclyde University)
Areas of Practice
Peter McNamara
Director
Director
Ayr
01292 264 091
07940 546925
pdmcnamara@homack.co.uk
About Peter
Peter heads our office in Ayr. He enrolled as a solicitor in 2005, having previously qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser with a global accountancy firm, and has since accumulated a wealth of experience working primarily in Commercial and Rural Property and Wills, Estates and Future Planning. He advises both private and business clients on a wide variety of matters, including commercial, residential and agricultural property conveyancing, housing developments, leases, commercial contracts, estate planning, executries, renewable energy projects and securities.
Peter joined us on 1st April 2025 following our acquisition of the private client and property business of the longstanding and highly-regarded Ayr firm of D & J Dunlop.
Qualifications
Full Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
Chartered Tax Adviser, Chartered Institute of Taxation
Taxation Technician, Association of Tax Technicians
LLB, University of Strathclyde
Diploma in Legal Practice, Glasgow Business School
Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Amy Paterson
Administration Assistant
Administration Assistant
Ayr
01292 264 091
apaterson@homack.co.uk
About Amy
Amy joined our Ayr office as an administration assistant in August 2025 after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2025 with an LLB Law (Hons) degree. She also worked alongside her studies in an Ayrshire law firm where she gained a wealth of experience working across the commercial and conveyancing departments.
Amy supports all of the administration within our Ayr Office where she is gaining valuable experience dealing with clients and assisting in the conveyancing process. She hopes to go onto start her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice next year.
Qualifications
Law (LLB Hons), Glasgow Caledonian University (2025)