ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan Reviews 202

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 31 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the excellent professional service received, noting that processes were handled efficiently and with great attention to detail. Many people praise the staff for being knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient, making potentially stressful situations much smoother and easier. Reviewers frequently express their satisfaction with the clear communication and guidance provided throughout various transactions, often leading to repeat business. The team is often described as highly professional, well-informed, and effective, particularly in assisting with property sales and purchases, as well as employment matters.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had to sell our property in order to buy our new property. ELP were great. The team was professional, responsive and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Everything with handled eff... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought my first home through ELP six years ago, so when it came time to sell, choosing them as my estate agent was an easy decision. Tracy, Angela, and Sarah were fantastic throughout the sale, and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used ELP to both sell our existing flat and buy our new one. They were great to work with - excellent communication,level heads and clear and upfront on pricing and costs. In the unlikely event we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have bought 3 houses and sold 2 using ELP over the last 4 years, with my most recent being on January 2026, and I cannot fault the excellent professional service I have received during all these t... See more

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Company details

  1. Lawyer
  2. Conveyancer
  3. Employment Attorney
  4. Legal Services
  5. Real Estate Agency

About ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

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ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan is a firm of Edinburgh Solicitors and Estate Agents with offices in Davidsons Mains and Leith.

Legal services offered include conveyancing, property law, wills, employment law, commercial leases, dispute resolution and litigation, executry, and power of attorney.

You can browse properties for sale in Edinburgh on our website.

We offer a high-quality, professional service that is good value for money. We aim to provide a friendly, personal service to all of our clients.

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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

202 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan, excellent service.

ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan provided an excellent service with their assistance in purchasing a property in Edinburgh recently, very efficient and thorough. They have provided outstanding legal services over the last 10+years.

October 30, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

We are delighted to have been able to assist you again, and thank you for your continued loyalty to our Firm, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

The team I worked with was very friendly and more than happy to answer all of my questions and explain the process for me. Very transparent and communicative.

October 31, 2025
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Thank you, we are delighted to have been able to assist you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EPL Arbuthnott McClanachan Solicitors…

ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan Solicitors approach (Duncan McFadzean) assisting with my employment situation was professional and effective during a difficult time. Communication and response was first class. Would highly recommend this firm.

October 8, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are delighted to hear this and wish you all the very best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I bought my first home through ELP six years ago, so when it came time to sell, choosing them as my estate agent was an easy decision. Tracy, Angela, and Sarah were fantastic throughout the sale, and on the conveyancing side Suzanne and Kamila handled both my sale and purchase with real professionalism. The whole team were quick to respond, incredibly knowledgeable, and made a stressful process feel simple. I’d happily recommend ELP to anyone.

September 26, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you Cameron for your lovely review, our estate agency and residential teams are thrilled to hear this, and we wish you all the very best of happiness in your new home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficiency, professionalism & great communication

Our experience with ELP Arbuthnot McClanachan has, once again, been excellent: we are delighted to have found this firm. Laura Tripney guided us through the conveyancing process with efficiency and professionalism, and her communication was excellent. We'll be glad to work with ELP Arbuthnot McClanachan again in the future.

September 23, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your extremely kind review, we are delighted to hear this and hope to be able to assist you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Help with employment matters were…

Help with employment matters were treated sympathetically and thorough. I had trust in both Kirsty and Duncan to keep me right. All done within a matter of weeks from start to finish.
Amazing service.

September 3, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you were happy with the service you have received from our employment team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Selling & buying property

Selling & buying property, team very friendly, explained & guided me through the whole process. Always contactable & answered any questions i had. Kept me up to date every step of the way. Highly recommend.

September 1, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your very kind review Susan, we are delighted to have been able to assist you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great First Home-Buying Experience with ELP

We first heard about ELP through a recommendation from our previous landlord, who suggested them for the process of buying a home.

As young foreigners unfamiliar with the housing market here, we were initially a bit intimidated by the idea of purchasing our first home. However, Lizbeth and Laura guided us every step of the way, making the process much clearer and smoother than we expected.

Thanks to their support, we successfully bought our first home in Edinburgh. We're very happy with the work Laura and the entire ELP team did for us, and we’re pleased to recommend them to others.

March 6, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

It was a pleasure assisting you Manuel, and thank you ever so much for your kind review. We wish you every happiness in your new home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ELP have just concluded the sale of my…

ELP have just concluded the sale of my property in Newhaven. From start to finish they were excellent made the whole process stress free. Thanks again to all @ ELP

July 2, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your kind words Paul, we were delighted to be able to assist and wish you all the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used to buy and sell a property

We used ELP to both buy and sell a property. Suzanne and Kamila provided the legal services, they were professional, very helpful and responded to any questions and problems that arose. For the sale, Tracy, Angela and Roxanne were proactive and very supportive throughout the process. We would have no hesitation in recommending ELP and will definitely use them in the future.

May 23, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you so much Mark for your very kind review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear this, and it was a pleasure handling your sale. We wish you all the very best. Tracy, Angela, Roxanne, Suzanne and Kamila

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

knowledgeable and helpful

Laura was very knowledgeable and helpful. She took her time to explain what we were doing.

October 6, 2024
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your review, we are delighted to hear this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend more highly the…

I cannot recommend more highly the services of ELP Arbuthnot McClanachan Solicitors - in particular by Duncan McFadzean Director of Employment, Commercial & Litigation.

I have been a client of 10 years + of Duncan and the team, where their professional advice, attention to detail and the outcomes they have achieved have been outstanding. Simply in a class of His/ their own.

I have recommended a number of my peers down the years to avail of ELP’s services and have never had anything other than the same glowing feedback from the commercial and employment litigation services provided to them.

Thank you and regards
Malcolm Dundas

May 9, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your extremely kind words, very pleased to have been able to assist you, Duncan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding - very professional

We have used ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan for a number of matters and have always found them to be friendly, helpful and highly professional. 100% recommended.

May 9, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you very much, we are delighted to hear this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prime

The sale of my mother's property was conducted in a professional manner from beginning to end.
The staff of each speciality were friendly and provided regular updates at each stage of the process.
From estate agency to conveyance, the service was excellent and the exchange of information from Laura, and Lisbeth Ann, especially helpful.

May 2, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you very much for your extremely kind review, we really appreciate it! We wish you all the very best, and please do contact us again if we can assist with anything further in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Residential property

ELP helped us with a residential property matter. They handled the matter efficiently and were very good to deal with.

May 2, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you, we are really delighted to hear and appreciate you taking the time to provide us with a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend ELP Arbuthnott…

I would highly recommend ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan to anyone seeking a solicitor. Working with Duncan recently I was impressed by both his considerable experience and sensitive and thoughtful approach. Combined with the ability to explain things clearly and simply I couldn't have asked for better support.

April 10, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your very kind review, delighted to receive this and wish you all the very best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING!!!

Had a fantastic experience working with ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan—absolutely a 10/10! Tracy and Angela were especially great. They’re not only incredibly professional but also super helpful with any questions I had. I’d highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable solicitor!

April 3, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you very much for your kind words, we are thrilled to hear this about our colleagues!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Different League – Truly Outstanding Solicitors

Kamila and Suzanne were exceptional from start to finish. Their communication was not just fast, it was proactive, thoughtful, and reassuring. They consistently anticipated next steps, resolved issues before they became problems, and explained everything clearly so we always felt informed and in control.

What really stood out was their professionalism combined with genuine care. They were always polite, easy to reach, and generous with their time and advice. It felt like they were fully invested in our purchase, not just doing a job.

Thanks to them, this was by far the smoothest property transaction we’ve ever experienced. In contrast to other solicitors we’ve dealt with, Kamila and Suzanne are in a different league. If every solicitor operated to their standard, the industry would be transformed. We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone.

Also, a special thanks to Duncan for his excellent advice and support with employment matters; knowledgeable, clear, and incredibly helpful.

March 21, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

What a fantastic review, thank you so much for your kind words, we are absolutely thrilled to hear this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Utterly competent

From start to finish of purchasing a property, the team at ELPAM has been a pleasure to work with. They have been consistent, transparent, extremely helpful, prompt, and utterly competent in every aspect. I have been very impressed.

September 1, 2024
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you so much Chris for your lovely review, it is much appreciated!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always fast and reliable

Always fast and reliable. Wouldn't use anyone else!

March 11, 2025
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Reply from ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate this!

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