Our team
Jade Smitheram
Director
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.
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.
Alan Hepworth
Director
Alan Hepworth, a distinguished Scottish solicitor with an illustrious career spanning several decades. With over thirty-eight years of experience in the legal profession, Alan has built an impeccable reputation within the legal community and is widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field.
Alan was admitted and qualified as a solicitor in 1985, and in 1989, he took a significant step by establishing his own firm in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire. Since its inception, his firm has remained a pillar of support for the local community and has served clients throughout Greater Glasgow and beyond with unwavering dedication.
In the early years of his practice, Alan excelled in criminal court work, showcasing his determination to protect the rights of his clients. As his career progressed, he transitioned into private client work, where his expertise encompassed various areas such as executory matters, leasing, conveyancing, and even family law. His versatile background has equipped him with a unique perspective on handling diverse legal issues with utmost precision and care.
If you are seeking a seasoned Scottish solicitor to represent your interests with competence and integrity, Alan Hepworth is an excellent choice. His dedication to his clients and his passion for justice make him a standout legal professional in the region.
Alan was admitted and qualified as a solicitor in 1985, and in 1989, he took a significant step by establishing his own firm in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire. Since its inception, his firm has remained a pillar of support for the local community and has served clients throughout Greater Glasgow and beyond with unwavering dedication.
In the early years of his practice, Alan excelled in criminal court work, showcasing his determination to protect the rights of his clients. As his career progressed, he transitioned into private client work, where his expertise encompassed various areas such as executory matters, leasing, conveyancing, and even family law. His versatile background has equipped him with a unique perspective on handling diverse legal issues with utmost precision and care.
If you are seeking a seasoned Scottish solicitor to represent your interests with competence and integrity, Alan Hepworth is an excellent choice. His dedication to his clients and his passion for justice make him a standout legal professional in the region.
Tessa Tang
Solicitor
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.
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.