Aidan Dunn
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
adunn@homack.co.uk
About Aidan
Aidan joins the firm’s Glasgow office in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation department, supporting a wide range of matters, including employment law, family law, commercial and debt recovery court actions.
Graduating from the University of Aberdeen with a degree in Scots and English Law, he proceeded to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the same institution.
During his traineeship, he will also gain experience across the private client, property, and corporate departments.
Qualifications
LLB (Hons), Scots and English Law, University of Aberdeen (2025)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Aberdeen(2026)
Katie Maguire
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
kmaguire@homack.co.uk
About Katie
Katie Maguire joins the Glasgow office’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation department where she will support clients across a variety of areas including family law, employment law, debt recovery, and various other court actions.
Katie graduated from the University of Glasgow with a First-Class Honours in Scots Law and Politics and continued at the university for her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
During her traineeship she will have the opportunity to work alongside the firm’s private client, property, and corporate departments.
Qualifications
LLB (Hons), Scots Law and Politics (First Class), University of Glasgow(2025)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow (2026)
Sam Hamilton
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
shamilton@homack.co.uk
About Sam
Sam Hamilton joined Holmes Mackillop in early 2024 as an Administrative Assistant while completing his studies. Currently based in the Glasgow office, he is starting his traineeship in the Wills, Estates and Future Planning team, gaining experience on the administration of Estates as well as on the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trust Matters.
Sam graduated in 2025 with a First-Class Honours degree in Scots Law from the University of Strathclyde where he subsequently completed the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in 2026.
Qualifications
LLB (Hons), Scots Law (First Class), University of Strathclyde (2025)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde (2026)
Finance Team
Senior Associate
About the Finance Team
Caroline and Morag can be contacted at our Glasgow office on 0141 226 4942, Laura at Johnstone, 01505 328271. Together they deal with the day to day running of the cash room and are all qualified with the Society of Law Accounts in Scotland.
Christina Bain
Paralegal
Paralegal
Glasgow
+44(0)141 226 4942
cbain@homack.co.uk
About Christina
Christina qualified as a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in January of 2024. Prior to this, Christina spent one year working within the estate agency department of an Ayrshire firm thereafter, spending three further years at this firm as a Residential conveyancing assistant before joining Holmes Mackillop in March 2025.
Christina can assist will all residential conveyancing matters including but not limited to sales, purchases, and transfer of titles.
Christina has experience working with clients on the Isle of Arran, in Ayrshire, and in Glasgow.
Outside of work, Christina enjoys travelling, oil painting and spending time with family.
Areas of Practice
Ross Brown
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2309
rbrown@homack.co.uk
About Ross
Ross heads our Private Client team. He qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and, having specialised in this area of the law for over ten years at another firm, joined Holmes Mackillop as a Director in May 2022. He is known as a pragmatic advisor with an empathetic approach who is able to put his clients at ease during even the most difficult of times.
Ross helps individuals with legal issues which affect them and their families personally and helps them put appropriate mechanisms in place to achieve their goals and protect their interests. Ross's bread and butter is advising and assisting individuals with setting up Wills and Powers of Attorney - this is the most common reason people come to see him. However, it is rare that this is all he talks with clients about.
Usually, questions about Inheritance Tax (IHT), the protection of vulnerable beneficiaries, asset protection or care cost planning come up and Ross offers detailed and expert advice on what steps may be appropriate.
IHT and business succession planning are areas of particular specialism which Ross can advise on.
Ross is a full member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP).
Qualifications
LLB (2006)
STEP
Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Sophie Brown
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
sbrown@homack.co.uk
About Sophie
Sophie joined our Property Team in Glasgow as a legal assistant in January 2025, before commencing her Traineeship in June 2025.
Sophie graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2022 and completed her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice there in 2023.
Sophie is currently continuing her work in our Buying and Selling Your Home team, assisting with residential conveyancing matters including sales, purchases and transfers of title
Qualifications
Law (LLB Hons), University of Glasgow (2022)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow (2023)
Areas of Practice
Paul Campbell
Solicitor
Solicitor
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
paulc@homack.co.uk
About Paul
Paul joined Holmes Mackillop as a student in 2023 before undertaking a specialised two-year traineeship in our Property team, assisting with aspects of both residential and commercial property.
Paul qualified into our Property team in June 2026, assisting with all aspects of commercial property.
Qualifications
LLB Law (Hons), University of Glasgow 2023
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow 2024
Elaine Clark
Legal Executive
Legal Executive
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2306
eclark@homack.co.uk
About Elaine
Elaine is a paralegal within Holmes Mackillop’s Private Client team in our Glasgow office. Elaine joined Holmes Mackillop in May 2022 and has many years of experience having worked in the private client field since 1990. She qualified as a SOLAS Trust Accountant in 1992, moving on to qualify as a paralegal in 1998.
Elaine specialises in the administration of Trusts, Executries, Guardianships and Powers of Attorney and her main goal is to take the burden in dealing with such matters from her clients and provide them with a friendly, effective and efficient service.
Areas of Practice
Karen Condie
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
⁺44 (0)141 226 2322
kcondie@homack.co.uk
About Karen
Karen is the Director leading our Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Employment and Family & Divorce teams. A graduate of Glasgow University, Karen qualified as a solicitor in 1988 working in both the private and public sectors before joining Holmes Mackillop in 1999.
With many years’ experience in contentious matters, her pragmatic and empathetic approach is appreciated by our clients. Karen is focused from the outset on achieving the best result for our clients.
Karen’s employment practice serves both employers and employees, advising on compliance and providing representation at tribunal.
Qualifications
LLB Hons University of Glasgow
Diploma in Legal Practice University of Glasgow
Notary Public
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Employment
Family and Divorce
Shona Currie
Tax Assistant
Tax Assistant
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2308
scurrie@homack.co.uk
About Shona
Shona joined Holmes Mackillop’s Private Client Team in June 2022 and brings with her years of tax experience within both the legal and accountancy sectors. Her focus is personal tax (which includes the preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals), capital gains tax, and dealing with tax matters for Trusts and Executries.
Shona commenced her taxation career in 1983 within the accountancy profession, where she gained her knowledge relating to taxation matters. She then transferred to the Legal Sector in 1995, and qualified as a Private Client Paralegal in 1997.
Shona is approachable and friendly, and her clients appreciate her dedication to helping them sort their tax affairs efficiently and timeously.
Areas of Practice
Rona Dempsey
Paralegal
Paralegal
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 4942
rdempsey@homack.co.uk
About Rona
Rona joined Holmes Mackillop in 2013 and is a key member of our property team.
Since graduating in 2005 Rona has experience working as both a Commercial and Residential Property Paralegal in busy commercial legal firms and handles both house purchases and sales.
Qualifications
HND Legal Services Glasgow Central College of Commerce
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Certificate
Commercial Property Paralegal Certificate
Areas of Practice
John Di Paola
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Glasgow +44(0)141 226 2308
jdipaola@homack.co.uk
About John
John is a Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. Since he qualified as a solicitor in 2010, he has handled a number of complex, high-value disputes and regularly appeared in the Sheriff Courts across Scotland. He has acted for a variety of clients and provides them with clear advice, whilst focussing on their priorities and exploring commercial solutions.
Since 2022, he has also been qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.
Qualifications
LLB Hons, University of Glasgow
Diploma in Legal Practice, Glasgow Graduate School of Law
LLM, University of Cambridge
Areas of Practice
Emma Donaldson
Director
Director Bishopbriggs +44(0)141 772 6063 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.
Emma was appointed as a Director on 1st April 2026 and is based in our Bishopbriggs Office.
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
Craig Donnelly
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2315
cdonnelly@homack.co.uk
About Craig
Craig has extensive experience in commercial and consumer litigation, acting for a wide range of clients—from individuals and SMEs to larger corporate entities. He delivers clear, strategic advice throughout the litigation process, combining legal expertise with a strong commercial focus.
Craig regularly appears in sheriff courts across Scotland and before the Scottish Tribunals dealing with all aspects of defended litigation including conducting proofs (civil trials), debates, and other contentious hearings. He works closely with clients to develop and implement effective collections, litigation, and enforcement strategies, tailored to their specific commercial objectives.
Craig has a particular interest in property litigation (both commercial and residential) and insolvency litigation, and collaborates regularly with insolvency practitioners and sheriff officers to maximise recoveries. He is also experienced in handling complex commercial disputes and is committed to delivering pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.
Craig is a member of the Scottish Association of Landlords and the Property Litigation Association and an associate member of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3).
Qualifications
Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Glasgow
Notary Public
Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership
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
Anisah Hafiz
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
Glasgow
+44(0)141 226 4942
ahafiz@homack.co.uk
About Anisah
Before joining our Glasgow office as a Trainee Solicitor in 2025, Anisah graduated from the University of Aberdeen with First-Class Honours in the LLB Law with English Law and International Exchange degree. She also worked as a Law Tutor before undertaking her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow.
Anisah is currently part of our Corporate team, where she supports a range of corporate transactional matters. During her traineeship, she will also gain experience across our Property, Wills, Estates and Future Planning, and Dispute Resolution and Litigation departments.
Qualifications-
• LLB Law (Hons), University of Aberdeen (2023)
• Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow (2025)
Areas of Practice
Amir Ismail
Director
Director
Glasgow
⁺44 (0)141 226 2302
aismail@homack.co.uk
About Amir
After graduating Amir completed a 2 year specialised traineeship in Commercial Property. He then continued to focus in this area upon qualifying as a solicitor before joining Holmes Mackillop in 2015.
Amir is experienced in all aspects of the sale and purchase of commercial property, including site acquisition, development, plot sales, investment properties, offices, shops and industrial units.
He also undertakes a large volume of commercial leasing work, representing the interests of various landlords and tenants, with a view to securing a commercially viable agreement for his clients in each case.
Amir tutors in both Residential and Commercial Conveyancing for the Diploma in Legal Practice course at the University of Glasgow. He is also actively involved in the delivery of ongoing professional training for solicitors, which has included delivering a webinar on behalf of the Law Society of Scotland on Lease Management Documentation.
Amir was appointed as a Director on 1st April 2021.
Qualifications
LLB (Hons), University of Strathclyde (2005)
Dip LP, Glasgow Graduate School of Law (2006)
Areas of Practice
Rachel Loose
Senior Solicitor
Senior Solicitor
Glasgow
rloose@homack.co.uk
About Rachel
Rachel joined Holmes Mackillop in June 2022 and is based in our Glasgow Office. Rachel graduated from Strathclyde University in 2021 with a First Class Honours degree before going on to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice there.
Rachel qualified into our corporate team in 2024, with a particular focus on corporate transactional work.
Qualifications
LLB Law (Hons), University of Strathclyde 2021
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde 2022
Areas of Practice
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