Carole Johnston
Director
Director
Johnstone
⁺44 (0)150 532 8271
cmj@homack.co.uk
About Carole
She became a Partner in 1997 and has been a Director since the firm incorporated. Carole heads up our Johnstone office and has a broad experience in many areas.
Carole can advise on all aspects of residential conveyancing and property related matters. She regularly advises clients on Wills and Powers of Attorney and gives clear, practical and friendly advice on all of the issues which can arise. Formerly a litigator, she is mediation trained and can advise on the issues arising from family breakdowns.
Qualifications
LLB Hons University of Strathclyde
Diploma in Legal Practice University of Strathclyde Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Wills, Estates and Future Planning
Buying and Selling Your Home
Mark Joseph
Senior Solicitor
Senior Solicitor
Johnstone
+44(0)1505 328271
mjoseph@homack.co.uk
About Mark
Mark joined Holmes Mackillop in October 2024 after qualifying as a Solicitor. Mark graduated his Law and Management degree before going on to study his Law degree and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.
Mark is based in our Johnstone office and works within our Wills, Estates and Future Planning team, with a particular focus on the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney & Executry and Trust Matters.
Qualifications
HND Legal Services, North East Scotland College (2016)
Law and Management (BA), Robert Gordon University (2018)
Law (LLB Hons), Robert Gordon University (2021)
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, Robert Gordon University (2022)
Notary Public
Areas of Practice
Michelle Luby
Paralegal
Paralegal
Johnstone
ml@homack.co.uk
About Michelle
Michelle joined Holmes Mackillop in 2019 and is based in our Johnstone Office. Her expertise includes Immigration, Criminal, Family, and Private Client. However, in recent years she has begun to focus more on Conveyancing.
She has over 15 years’ experience working in the legal industry making her well equipped to handle a variety of legal matters within the property team.
Qualifications
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Certificate
Specialist Paralegal Qualification
Areas of Practice
Hannah McKay
Senior Solicitor
Senior Solicitor
Johnstone
⁺44(0)1505 328271
hmckay@homack.co.uk
About Hannah
Hannah joined Holmes Mackillop in April 2025 after qualifying as a solicitor and is based in our Johnstone branch. Hannah graduated from the University of Dundee with a dual qualification in Scots and English Law and went on to complete the Diploma in Legal Practice at Strathclyde University.
Hannah works within our Buying and Selling Your Home team and has experience across all aspects of residential property transactions, providing clients with clear and practical advice throughout the process.
Qualifications
Law (LLB Hons), University of Dundee
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Strathclyde
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
Catherine Smith
Paralegal
Paralegal
Johnstone
csmith@homack.co.uk
About Catherine
Catherine is based in our Johnstone Office where she assists in the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney.