About the Business

Smail and Ewart dates back to 1876 when Andrew Smail came to practice in Biggar and to take up the part-time post of Town Clerk of the then Burgh of Biggar. William Ewart, the son of tea clipper captain, joined him in 1912. The firm presently has offices in Biggar and Lanark and provides a wide range of legal services to the local community and beyond.

John Armstrong is the firm's Senior Partner. Admitted in 1971 he has been with Smail and Ewart for 35 years. His main areas of work at present at present are in the fields of Wills and Executries (Probate), Financial Management of the elderly client including Powers of Attorney, Guardianship and Rural Property matters.

He compliments his long held interest in horses as one of Scotland's principal Solicitors in matters of Equine Law. More details on Smail and Ewart's equine law division can be found at http://www.scottishhorselawyers.co.uk.

Reviews

Gordon and Rosemary Smith
30 May, 2025

Lanark, South Lanarkshire

We recently had occasion to use the services at the Lanark branch and feel we had excellent service again, all staff were most helpful and welcoming and we would highly recommend this company.

Location & Hours

79 High Street

Biggar, ML12 6DE
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