OUR STORYGildeas is a recognised Scottish law firm specialising in personal injury claims. We support clients throughout Scotland from our offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Our dedicated team are committed to providing every client with exceptional service, always striving to exceed your expectations.
Making personal injury personal
Staying true to our founding values, we believe in proudly providing a tailored approach which prioritises advocacy and empathy. We're passionate about what we do, whilst putting our clients interests first. That's why we make personal injury personal.
OUR TEAMWe’re experts in personal injury law. Our solicitors are accredited specialists in personal injury by the Law Society of Scotland, the regulatory body for lawyers. Our services cover a range of accidents and injuries, from road traffic accidents, motorbike accidents, accidents at work, in public, and medical negligence.
RECENT NEWSFrom humble beginnings when James Gildea set up his own practice in 1989, the firm has moved to new offices on several occasions to accommodate our consistent growth and Gildeas now employs around 60 people. Stay up to date with what's new here.
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