Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Glasgow for Social Justice
Established as Scotland's largest Law Centre, we have dedicated our efforts to defending legal rights and promoting social justice through expert legal representation. Our team of ten solicitors and paralegals specialises in housing law, mental health advocacy, and employment rights, serving vulnerable individuals across Glasgow and Inverclyde. With a person-centred approach, we provide tailored advice on homelessness prevention, benefits appeals, and criminal injuries compensation while maintaining strong partnerships with local organisations.As a registered CPD provider, we combine frontline legal work with professional training, ensuring our practitioners remain at the forefront of evolving legal standards. Our commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through free drop-in surgeries and flexible appointment options including home visits for those with specific needs.
Services
Housing Law
Mental Health Advocacy
Criminal Injuries Claims
Employment Disputes
Benefits Appeals
Disability Legal Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in social welfare law
- Our team includes ten specialist housing solicitors
- We offer holistic mental health legal services
- Free drop-in surgeries available in Glasgow and Greenock
- Registered CPD provider with legal training expertise
Services
Housing Law
Our housing law specialists prevent homelessness through expert advice on evictions, mortgage repossession, and tenancy disputes. We represent clients in both social and private housing cases, addressing dampness claims and landlord obligations. With ten dedicated solicitors, we provide comprehensive support for housing tribunal applications and court proceedings.
Mental Health Advocacy
Specialist mental health lawyers offer representation for tribunal applications and detention challenges. We support patients, families, and carers with legal processes surrounding involuntary treatment and care planning. Our holistic approach combines legal expertise with understanding of mental health service requirements and patient rights.
Criminal Injuries Claims
We handle complex criminal injuries compensation claims including historic cases and appeals. Our solicitors assist victims of violent crimes with applications to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, addressing medical evidence requirements and navigating the 'same roof rule' exceptions for domestic violence survivors.
Employment Disputes
Employment law specialists advise on unfair dismissal, discrimination, and contractual disputes. We guide clients through tribunal processes while explaining their rights regarding working conditions, redundancy, and disciplinary procedures. Our service includes reviewing employer correspondence and preparing case documentation.
Benefits Appeals
We assist with challenging benefits decisions and obtaining medical evidence for disability claims. Our solicitors handle appeals for various social security benefits while advising on eligibility requirements. We support clients through the entire process from initial application to tribunal representation.
Questions
How do I make a legal appointment?
Contact our Glasgow office at 0141 353 3354 or use our online booking system for face-to-face, telephone, or video appointments.
What legal areas do you cover?
We specialise in housing law, mental health rights, employment disputes, criminal injuries compensation, benefits appeals, and disability legal matters.
Do you serve areas outside Glasgow?
Yes, we provide services in Inverclyde through our Greenock office at 01475 725665.
Are your services free?
We offer free initial legal advice and representation for eligible clients through our charitable status.
What documents should I bring?
Bring photo ID, income proof, and relevant documents like eviction notices, tribunal papers, or medical evidence depending on your case type.
Do you offer training programs?
As a registered CPD provider, we deliver legal education through seminars, webinars, and workshops on various practice areas.
