Welcome to Chen Jie Solicitors

Certified by the Law Society of Scotland.
Providing professional services to the Chinese community for over 20 years.

About Us

Chen Jie Solicitors is located in the heart of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. Our services extend to other cities across Scotland. Our lawyers have extensive professional knowledge and experience, as well as fluency in both Chinese and English. We specialize in handling legal matters related to the Chinese community. We understand the unique needs and cultural background of the Chinese community, allowing us to provide customized legal services to our clients.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

From interpreting policies to handling various procedures, Jade successfully countered unreasonable demands from the seller. She efficiently explained the process of remitting money from abroad, ensuring a smooth compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements. With her efficiency and effectiveness, all the paperwork was completed within a month, and you were able to receive the property. Greatly appreciated!

Xia Gao

Chen Jie has always been our trusted lawyer. Thanks to her help, our interests have been safeguarded. She is extremely diligent and efficient. Whether it's personal legal affairs or business matters, she helps our family resolve them all. Highly recommended, trustworthy!

Glasgow Qin Hot Pot Group

Chen Jie is a very kind and caring lawyer who has always been eager to help our Buddhist temple solve the problems we encounter, serving as a guiding light for our future development. Her advice and guidance play a crucial role in the future growth of the temple. Especially when we encounter problems, whether big or small, Chen Jie always carefully answers and provides guidance. She also ensures that our Glasgow Buddhist temple always operates in compliance with legal affairs.

We greatly appreciate Chen Jie for her full support and selfless companionship for us, and we will definitely seek her professional help again. We sincerely thank Chen Jie for her contributions, and we wish her career to flourish, continuing to bring more blessings to the community and all sentient beings!

Glasgow Tianyu Buddhist Temple

We greatly appreciate Chen Jie for the invaluable assistance she provided during our business establishment process in Scotland! From negotiating with the landlord, handling business procedures, signing contracts, to attending to legal issues related to operations, she assisted us throughout, providing us with peace of mind during the entrepreneurial process. Chen Jie not only has a broad knowledge of the law, but we also deeply admire her efficient way of working. Her professionalism and attention to detail ensured our compliance and smooth progression in legal matters. We sincerely thank Chen Jie for her full companionship and unwavering support. In the future, if we need any legal consultation or services, we would not hesitate to seek Chen Jie’s professional help again. We sincerely wish Chen Jie continued success in her career and to achieve even greater success!

HOTPOT HOUSE EDINBURGH

If you're looking for a solicitor in Scotland who is well-versed in both Scottish civil and criminal law and understands and can address the needs of the Chinese living in Scotland, Chen Jie is the one. I've had several experiences with Chen Jie regarding real estate transactions and student legal consultations. During our communication and handling of matters, I found her to be highly professional and efficient, providing valuable information, friendly in manner, decisive in action, and able to explain complex legal content in layman's terms, helping clients to understand the ins and outs clearly. If someone were to ask me to recommend a solicitor in Scotland, Chen Jie would undoubtedly be my top recommendation.

Tim Zhou

I'm extremely grateful to Chen Jie for her assistance, which has allowed me to live in the house I've always desired. The struggles during this process are self-evident, but Chen Jie was always there to guide me through the tough times and encourage me at critical moments. I also sincerely appreciate the help from other excellent members in her team. It's due to the escort of your outstanding work that we overseas Chinese feel the warmth among our compatriots. Thank you for your hard work.

Jin Zhengyin

Chen Jie is experienced, meticulous in her work, and provides excellent after-sales service. With the help of Chen Jie, I finally got the keys to my new house before getting off work today. A big thumbs up for Chen Jie’s team.

Huang Yanyu

Thanks to the professional Chen Jie and her excellent team, I've got the keys now, located in Edinburgh. Chen Jie's team is extremely efficient. We've made offers many times, and they remained patient throughout the process. I'm very grateful.

Li Na

Practice Areas

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Property Law

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Commercial Law

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Immigration Law

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Family Law

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Civil Dispute

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Documents certification and notarization

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Criminal Law

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Why Choose Us

  • We have the expertise and experience.
  • We are bilingual and can communicate effectively in both languages.
  • We provide personalized services tailored to your needs.
  • We understand cultural sensitivity.
  • We offer comprehensive legal services.

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Attorneys

Jade Smitheram

Director

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Jade Smitheram is one of the few Chinese solicitors certified by the Law Society of Scotland. She is deeply passionate about serving the Chinese community and is committed to providing professional legal services to them. With many years of legal experience in Scotland, she covers a broad range of areas, including immigration law, criminal law, and civil litigation. Particularly, she excels in real estate transactions and business property transfers, demonstrating rich experience and professional knowledge in these fields.

Areas of Expertise:
• Immigration Law: Jade is experienced in handling various types of immigration affairs, including visa applications, residency applications, and immigration case representation. She provides comprehensive immigration law support for her clients.
• Criminal Law: With a profound understanding of the Scottish criminal legal system, Jade provides high-quality criminal defense services for her Chinese clients and ensures their rights are fully protected.
• Civil Litigation: Jade is familiar with the civil litigation procedures in Scotland and adept at dealing with various civil disputes, providing efficient solutions for the parties involved.

Specialties:
• Property Transactions: In the field of real estate transactions, Jade has rich experience, offering clients full guidance, ensuring smooth transactions, and assisting in resolving potential issues.
• Business Property Transfers: For business property transfers and leasing matters, Jade offers unique insights, providing comprehensive legal consulting to assist clients in making wise decisions.
• Anti-Money Laundering: Regarding legal issues related to Chinese funds Jade is well-versed in Scottish laws and regulations, specializing in handling anti-money laundering affairs and providing clients with comprehensive compliant advice.

Jade firmly believes that every case is unique. Therefore, she adheres to the principle of personalized service, formulating customized solutions based on the specific situations of her clients and providing practical advice to meet their needs and interests to the greatest extent possible. No matter what legal issue you are facing, Jade is committed to providing you with professional and reliable legal assistance.

Tessa Tang

Director

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Tessa Tang is a legal professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive practical experience in Scots law. After completing her undergraduate studies in the UK, she further pursued a Scots law degree and a postgraduate qualification in professional legal practice, establishing a solid understanding of legal principles and procedures.

Since qualifying as a solicitor, Tessa has accumulated broad practical experience, advising on a variety of legal matters including property transactions, commercial work, and immigration cases. She is recognised for her meticulous work ethic, strong analytical skills, and ability to address complex legal issues with clarity and precision.

Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, Tessa is skilled in supporting clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She focuses on clear communication and practical legal solutions, ensuring clients receive high-quality and tailored legal services.

With her solid legal knowledge, practical experience, and excellent communication skills, Tessa is a trusted and valued member of the team, playing an important role in delivering professional legal support to clients.

Joshua Hashem

Trainee Solicitor

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Joshua Hashem is a trainee solicitor with a strong academic background and practical experience across a range of legal matters. He graduated with an LLB from the University of Strathclyde before completing an LLM in International Commercial Law with Distinction at the University of Glasgow. He subsequently completed the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow, further developing the practical legal skills and professional knowledge required for practice as a solicitor in Scotland.

Before commencing his traineeship, Joshua gained legal experience in both Scotland and Australia. His previous work included construction disputes and adjudication matters, where he analysed contractual provisions, prepared adjudication claims and reviewed complex project documentation. He has also developed experience across property transactions, commercial matters, and immigration work, including legal drafting, legal research, client meetings and case preparation.

With experience across different areas of practice and legal systems, Joshua brings a broad perspective to his work as a trainee solicitor. He is committed to providing clear, practical and professional legal support to clients while continuing to develop his experience across the firm’s areas of practice.