Aberdein Considine > Aberdeen, United Kingdom > Firm Profile

‘The team is professional, and pride themselves on providing the right outcomes for clients. They provide a wide range of debt recovery services from pre-arrears to shortfall recovery. The service is always first class with appropriate action taken in a timely manner.’

‘The practice is quick to react and has a good spread of experience and knowledge. The team is approachable and provides expertise at a level appropriate to a firm of this size.’

‘This is an impressive team that attracts a high quality of work.’

‘Ruth Aberdein has been fantastic. She listens to my concerns and provides advice in a reassuring manner. She has made a difficult situation much easier to manage.’

‘The practice genuinely cares about the client. The team are kind and supportive, through what can be a scary and uncomfortable process, particularly when you are defending your position.’

‘Ruth Aberdein is kind, clever and competent. She works tirelessly on your behalf. I am so lucky to have had her by my side, fighting my corner.’

‘Personalised, professional and attentive service. All members of the team are approachable and friendly. Everyone was empathetic and kind. I feel I received excellent service for which I was extremely grateful.’

‘I highly recommend Leonie Burke. Leonie provided clear and concise advice in a long, complex and very stressful divorce proceeding. Leonie is an experienced, extremely competent lawyer, compassionate yet incredibly tenacious in her efforts to get the best result possible for her client.’

‘Isabelle Douglas has always impressed me with her ability to empathise with my situation whilst at the same time highlighting legal risks and guiding me on behaviours and approach. I have found a quite traumatic event in my life to have been eased by her support and specific guidance.’

‘April Campbell is very knowledgeable, compassionate and a wonderful lawyer. She’s calm under pressure and communicates clearly and very efficiently. Her expertise, skill set and extensive knowledge, enabled me to win my case and protect my child.’

‘Megan Hannah was informative, gave me support, and ensured I felt safe with her advice. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Megan to others.’

‘Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, good advice, easy to deal with, and understood our needs.’

‘Personal service and attention to our needs. Felt like more than just a number.’

‘Strength in numbers due to the large staff means the firm can attract among the best specialist lawyers in the profession. As well as legal services, there are also financial and lender services in house which simplifies the management of some cases.’

‘I valued Gemma Perfect’s supportive and understanding manner, her pragmatic approach , and her desire to find a resolution to any problem which arose. She demonstrates extensive knowledge of her subject and professionalism in her work.’

‘The team deliver on time with very little drama and represent good value for money.’

‘Gemma Perfect has got to know our requirements inside out. She is a calm head who always takes a pragmatic approach and provides sensible solutions to any problems that arise.’

‘Contactable and knowledgeable.’

‘They are pragmatic in their approach. Nothing is ever a problem.’

‘Excellent lawyers who are experts in their field, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Neil Patterson is exceptionally knowledgeable in the field of mortgage law and litigation generally. Achieves excellent results for clients whilst providing clear and accurate advice in both law and tactical approaches to litigation. ’

‘High-quality debt recovery solicitors providing proactive, first-class service and advice.’

‘Neil Patterson is a very experienced and diligent litigator who has seen it all before. He gets to the heart of the dispute quickly with excellent judgment.’

‘The department gets to know its clients and their needs very thoroughly. They have the capacity to handle both workloads in a large volume and bespoke instructions which require extra diligence, care and skill. The team plays to its strengths well as a unit, and the division of labour is very clear. They have obvious points of contact for any queries, and they have an active online presence which is a key selling point.’

‘Generally smooth operating and reliable. Happy to work with us to tailor their approach to our needs.’

‘They delivered excellent service and advice throughout the project with a Partner front and center very ably backed by a strong team. Their attention to detail, professional, hands on approach and good guidance impressed hugely.’

‘Knowledge, experience and professionalism coupled with a practical approach. You are always assured they have your best interest in mind every step of the way. Ritchie Whyte, Danny and Anderson were brilliant, they could not have done more to help.’

‘Ritchie Whyte was the lead lawyer on our transaction and led us through from start to finish. He had the ability to talk us through complex risk processes and provide a clear understanding to allow decisions to be made. Strong communicator and we always felt we had a full awareness of each stage of the transaction.’

‘Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, good advice, achieved desired outcome despite challenges. ’

‘Personal service and attention to our needs. Felt like a valued client. Ritchie Whyte was excellent. ’

‘AC offer a full range of services and this is what attracted us to engage with them.’

‘From personal finance to business contractual matters, they offer a wide range of services.’

‘James MacKinnon is a knowledgeable solicitor, who always returns my calls in a timely manner and really is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘They are an exceptionally well-qualified team.’

‘James MacKinnon has excellent knowledge and is able to coordinate the efforts of the team to produce an exceptionally high standard of work.’

‘Aileen Entwistle has been invaluable in dealing with my client affairs. Her expert knowledge of complex issues relating to trusts has been extremely useful and I always feel completely comfortable recommending her to a client.’

‘A highly competent team who cover estate administration, tax planning and asset protection. Great depth of knowledge and work undertaken in a timely manner.’

‘Ryan Fox takes time to get to know his clients and their circumstances, advises on the benefits and pitfalls and ensures that advice is tailored to the individuals. Always approachable and empathetic, and responds promptly.’

‘The team provide an all-round excellent service and are able to advise not just on Scots law but on cross-border issues as well. They’re very switched on and able to cut through the noise and provide their clients with clear advice in complex situations.’ 

‘Aileen Entwistle is an absolute star. Aileen is not only an expert in her field, but at the same time very approachable and down-to-earth, quick to put her clients at ease and re-assure them that she not only understands the issues, but knows just how to deal with them.’

‘This is a small firm but is able to provide a level of service and expertise associated with bigger firms. The commercial litigation team is very responsive in potentially dynamic situations.’

‘Euan McSherry is an excellent head of the commercial litigation team. He has extensive commercial experience and is very adept at explaining complex issues to clients.’

‘Choosing AC for commercial litigation guarantees unmatched expertise and innovative solutions. Their team excels in understanding complex disputes and tailoring strategies to client needs. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology and diversity, AC sets itself apart. Their collaborative culture ensures clients receive exceptional value and results. In a crowded field, AC stands out as a beacon of excellence, blending traditional expertise with modern innovation.’

‘Paul McIntosh knows banking litigation very well and offers excellent client service. Ross Webb and Euan McSherry are also strong litigators.’

‘Good, solid practice with responsive lawyers.’

‘Ross Webb is a good communicator who keeps us updated with the progress of instructions in good time.’

‘The team can react at short notice to instructions which are time-sensitive and have the requisite knowledge across the team to be able to deal with these instructions. The advice is always focused, specific and considered even where there is pressure to act quickly and respond to urgent court deadlines.’

‘Ross Webb has excellent depth of knowledge across the board. He is able to react quickly and delegate where appropriate but also able to manage instructions and look after those instructions personally.’

‘Aberdein Considine has an impressive team that attracts a high quality of work.’

‘I have mainly dealt with Ross Webb, who heads the insolvency and corporate recovery team in Edinburgh and has a wealth of experience in that area. Ross is a pleasure to work with, and I have always found him thorough and well prepared, as well as commercially minded.’

‘Ross Webb is an effective lawyer who seeks to establish good working relationships for the long term.’ 

‘I am aware that Aberdein Considine is a multidisciplinary legal firm with a lot of strength and depth who offer a wide range of services.’

‘My initial point of contact was with Ross Webb, with the work being done by Karen Little. Both Ross and Karen were friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. Both were pragmatic and commercial, and work was turned around quickly.’

‘A very capable and experienced team at Aberdein Considine, with lots of experience in the insolvency and restructuring market, quick to respond to requests.’

‘Karen Little and Ross Webb both stand out for their recent involvement in an insolvency matter where Karen achieved an excellent result in obtaining a court order in a short timeframe.’

‘Accessible, proactive, and consistently delivering solid advice.’

‘Paul Jennings, David Orr, and Nigel Eccles excel in their roles.’

‘They engage closely with team members showing a strong understanding of client needs and a depth of knowledge.’

‘They aim to understand the client beyond the transactional level, making time for personal interactions. Paul Jennings is particularly commendable for his approachability and responsiveness.’

‘The team at Aberdein Considine excels in market knowledge and keenness to get deals done. They focus on key issues while maintaining attention to detail.’

‘Paul Jennings and David Orr distinguish themselves with a human touch in negotiations, prioritising listening to the client and focusing on the practical aspects of deals.’

‘Robert Holland was sympathetic and patient. The associates working on the case were quick to respond to my emails.’

‘The fact that there is always someone available to give advice makes this practice unique.’

‘The team is extremely responsive to queries and questions and provides in depth answers and follow ups.’

‘Robert Holland is a leading employment lawyer in Scotland. He has a pragmatic and commercial approach to the resolution of disputes.’

‘Robert Holland is diligent, compassionate and empathetic, while at the same time hugely tenacious and direct.’

‘The team at AC are all extremely knowledgeable but in addition to that they have a lovely manner and instil confidence in their clients. The team have taken the time to learn about our industry and team which is hugely important in order to offer the best advice in the situation.’

‘Nicola Gray’s advice is always excellent and commercially minded. She is quick to respond and always makes herself available when required.’