KW Law Solicitors & Staff

Name: KW Law
Address: Torridon House Almondvale Boulevard, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6QY, UK
Telephone: 01506 415333

To speak with a member of our team, simply call us on the telephone number listed above or alternatively complete and submit the form on the contact page of this website and we will be happy to help.

Partners

Carol Reid

Carol joined the firm in 1994 and became a partner in 1998. As the partner in charge of the firm's Conveyancing Department, Carol oversees all work in connection with the purchase and sale of property, transfers of title and mortgage discharges as well as Wills and Powers of Attorney. She has over thirty years of experience in those fields after graduating from Edinburgh University in 1984.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: clr@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Kirsty Cargill

Kirsty joined the firm in 2006 and thereafter became an associate in 2009 and a partner of the firm in 2011. Kirsty's range of expertise covers all aspects of family and child law, including permanence orders and adoption. She also oversees the day to day running of business in the family department within our Livingston office. Kirsty is an experienced court practitioner having worked in West Lothian for a number of years. She is also a Safeguarder.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: kirstyc@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Deborah Fleming

Deborah joined the firm in 2002 and progressed through various roles while undertaking her legal studies. Deborah qualified in 2013 after completing her Diploma in Legal Practice at Edinburgh University. She became an associate in 2015 and then a partner in April 2017. Deborah is based at our branch office in Bathgate and deals with family and child law, including divorce, financial separation, contact, step-parent adoptions and interdicts. She also deals with private client work, including Executries, Wills and Power of Attorney.

Phone: 01506 635533
Email: debbief@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Bathgate

Gillian Reilly

Gillian joined the firm in 2008 as a trainee solicitor. She qualified in 2010 and remained with the firm as an assistant solicitor before becoming an associate in 2017. Gillian became a partner with the firm on 1st April 2022. Gillian is based at the firm's Livingston office and deals primarily with family and child law, including contact and residence disputes, child protection issues and permanence applications.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: gillianr@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Carol Reid

Carol joined the firm in 1994 and became a Partner in 1998. As the Partner in charge of the firm's Conveyancing Department, Carol oversees all work in connection with the purchases and sale of property, transfers of title and mortgage discharges as well as wills, executries and Power of Attorney. She has over thirty years of experience in those fields after graduating from Edinburgh University in 1984.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: clr@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Kirsty Cargill

Kirsty joined the firm in 2006 and thereafter became an associate in 2009 and a partner of the firm in 2011. Kirsty's range of expertise covers all aspects of family and child law, including permanence orders and adoption. She also oversees the day to day running of business in the family department within our Livingston office. Kirsty is an experienced court practitioner having worked in West Lothian for a number of years. She is also a Safeguarder.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: kirstyc@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Deborah Fleming

Deborah joined the firm in 2002 and progressed through various roles while undertaking her legal studies. Deborah qualified in 2013 after completing her Diploma in Legal Practice at Edinburgh University. She became an associate in 2015 and then a partner in April 2017. Deborah is based at our office in Bathgate and deals with family and child law, including divorce, financial separation, contact, step-parent adoptions and interdicts. She also deals with private client work, including Executries, Wills and Power of Attorney.

Phone: 01506 635533
Email: debbief@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Bathgate

Gillian Reilly

Gillian joined the firm in 2008 as a trainee solicitor. She qualified in 2010 and remained with the firm as an assistant solicitor before becoming an associate in 2017. Gillian became a partner with the firm on 1st April 2022. Gillian is based at the firm's Livingston office and deals primarily with family and child law, including contact and residence disputes, child protection issues and permanence applications.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: gillianr@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Consultants

KW Law/Peterkin & Kidd - Valerie Forsyth

Gillian Knox

Gillian is a Consultant based in our Livingston office, having joined the firm in 2005. She qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and is dual qualified in both Scotland and England and Wales. In her early career she was one of BT’s in house legal advisers in Scotland and gained extensive experience of employment and reparation issues. Gillian principally deals with Adults with Incapacity issues and guardianships and is known for her excellent rapport and relationships with her clients.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: gilliank@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Valerie Forsyth

Valerie is a graduate of Aberdeen University and was admitted as a solicitor in 1985. She has extensive experience in private practice working mainly in the field of Family Law. Previously a partner, Valerie is now a consultant to the firm with responsibility for overseeing the civil litigation department.
Phone: 01506 415333
Email: vforsyth@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Gillian Knox

Gillian is a Consultant based in our Livingston office, having joined the firm in 2005. She qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and is dual qualified in both Scotland and England and Wales. In her early career she was one of BT’s in house legal advisers in Scotland and gained extensive experience of employment and reparation issues. Gillian principally deals with Adults with Incapacity issues and guardianships and is known for her excellent rapport and relationships with her clients.

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: gilliank@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Valerie Forsyth

Valerie is a graduate of Aberdeen University and was admitted as a solicitor in 1985. She has extensive experience in private practice working mainly in the field of Family Law. Previously a partner, Valerie is now a consultant to the firm with responsibility for overseeing the civil litigation department.
Phone: 01506 415333
Email: vforsyth@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Assistant Solicitors

Kathryn Paton

Kathryn joined the firm in 2021 initially as a Family Law Paralegal before undertaking her traineeship. Kathryn specialises in family and child law, including divorce, financial separation, residence, contact and interdict. She also deals with private client work including executries, wills and powers of attorney. Kathryn’s career as a solicitor commenced at KW Law having undertaken her degree and diploma in professional legal practice at Robert Gordon University. She qualified as a solicitor in 2023.
Phone: 01506 635533
Email: kathrynp@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Bathgate/Livingston/Linlithgow

Katie Gray

Katie is an Assistant solicitor in KW Law’s Civil Department. She embarked on her legal journey by graduating with an HND in Legal Services, completing a BA in Law and Management and further honed her expertise graduating with an LLB and DPLP. As her educational background suggests, Katie has dedicated several years to her studies and completed her traineeship in September 2024. Katie’s professional focus extends to civil litigation and family disputes.

Phone:01506 415333
Email: katieg@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

Accredited Paralegals/ Paralegals

Kelly Paterson

Phone: 01506 415333
Email: kellyp@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Livingston

KW Law/Peterkin & Kidd - Jillian McLaughlan

Jillian McLaughlan

Jillian joined the firm in 2012 as a part time receptionist. She graduated from Napier University having studied 4 years of BA Law (Hons). Jillian progressed to work as a legal secretary while she undertook studies with CLT Scotland with the University of Strathclyde in relation to her current role as a Civil Court Paralegal. Jillian qualified as an Accredited Family Law Paralegal in 2016. Jillian is based at our office in Bathgate and deals with family and child law, including divorce, contact, step-parent adoptions, actions for Deprivation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities, interdict and Power of Arrest.

Phone: 01506 635533
Email:jillianm@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Bathgate

Keri Findlay

Keri joined the firm in 2021 as a receptionist and is now a qualified private client paralegal at our Bathgate office. She primarily deals with private client matters including executries, wills and power of attorney.

Phone: 01506 635533
Email:kerif@kwlaw.co.uk
Office: Bathgate

All qualified staff across our three offices are supported by our highly skilled admin team.