Our Firm is one of the longest established in the area with Alexander MacHardy commencing practice in Forfar as a Solicitor in the 1870s.  He was also Town Clerk of the Old Burgh of Forfar for many years.  Later he was joined in partnership by James L. Alexander and William Whyte, who is the grandfather of our Senior Partner, Nicholas D. Whyte .William Whyte in addition to being a solicitor was for many years the Town Clerk and Manager of Clydesdale Bank. He was joined in the firm in 1951 by his son  Douglas Whyte who was senior partner until his retirement in 1990.

Nicholas studied at University College, London where he obtained an honours degree in law.  Subsequently, he studied at Edinburgh University where he obtained a degree in Scots Law.  In 1976 he qualified as a Solicitor after completing an Apprenticeship with Gray, Muirhead and Carmichael, W.S., Edinburgh and became a Member of the Society of Writers to the Signet.  He is now the Senior Partner of our Firm.  Nicholas is responsible for all Agricultural and Commercial work as well as Trusts, Wills, Executries and Tax and Financial Planning.

Jennifer studied at Edinburgh University where she obtained a degree in Scots Law.  She qualified as a  Solicitor in 1981.  Jennifer is an Associate in our Firm, having joined us in March 2004.  She is responsible for estate agency and domestic conveyancing work as well as carrying out some private client work.

Leiza obtained her honours degree in Scots Law and her Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Dundee.  She completed her traineeship in Aberdeen before returning to Tayside as a qualified Solicitor.  Leiza is responsible for Civil Court work in our Firm, as well as for the provision of Family Law services.  Leiza is a member of the Family Law Association, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Scottish Collaborative Family Law Group and is trained in Collaborative Law and Practice. 

Nicholas, Jennifer and Leiza are assisted by our dedicated Support Staff. 

Vikki Thomson is our Legal Cashier and as well as facilitating the general day to day smooth running of the office, Vikki also deals with Trust and Executry accounts, rent and insurance receipts and some tax matters.