Colledge & Shields LLP

16/10/2026

Today we’re showing off the beautiful flowers we receive from Dez Plants, delivered every fortnight to brighten up our lovely hallway and bring a little colour and happiness into the office!

It’s such a lovely way to make our space feel fresh, welcoming and inviting for everyone who visits us.

A big thank you to Dez plants Dumfries for keeping our office looking bright and beautiful! 💐✨

02/10/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday 5th October for a faculty holiday. The office will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 6th October. Have a lovely weekend everyone! 💐

02/10/2026

On Monday, we were delighted to welcome around 30 pupils from a number of different schools to our So You Want to Be a Lawyer? event.

It was a fantastic afternoon, giving pupils the chance to find out what life as a lawyer is really like, from the realities of the profession to university, training and the different routes into a legal career. Our team shared their own experiences and answered plenty of questions along the way.

It was great to see so many pupils getting involved, asking questions and enjoying the opportunity to explore what a career in law could look like. We hope everyone went away with a better understanding of the profession, and perhaps a little inspiration for their future!

We also have some exciting news: our “So You Want to Be a Lawyer?” booklet, which was available at the event, is now available to download on our website! We also have some extra copies in the office for anyone who is interested.

Created by our trainee Danielle Brownlie, the booklet answers some of the key questions young people may have about pursuing a career in law, including which school subjects to choose, university applications and what life as a lawyer is really like.

👉 Download the booklet here:
https://colledgeandshields.co.uk/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=5305

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the afternoon such a success!

01/10/2026

28/09/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at our event later on today😁

First day back at school today, are you thinking about the future?

We are hosting another 'So You Want to Be a Lawyer?' Information & Q&A Session for secondary school pupils in Dumfries & Galloway who are interested in a career in law.

When: Monday 28th September 2026, 2pm–4pm
Where: Colledge & Shields, 30 Castle Street, Dumfries

Come along for a relaxed, behind-the-scenes look at life in the legal profession, with our team sharing their experiences of university, training, client meetings, court appearances and day-to-day life as a lawyer.

A great opportunity to ask questions, explore your options and find out if law could be the right path for you.

If you would like to attend, please speak to your school in the first instance. Schools should then contact us by 7th September with the number of pupils wishing to attend.

18/09/2026

💅 The Gel Nail Ban – What Does It Mean?

There’s been a lot of discussion around the UK “gel nail ban”, particularly products containing TPO ⚠️

It’s important to remember that gel nails themselves haven’t been banned. The restrictions relate to certain ingredients and the products containing them.

For nail technicians and salon owners, this could mean changing products, additional costs and potential changes to business income.

And where a beauty business forms part of divorce proceedings, those financial changes may be relevant when looking at the overall financial settlement.

If you’re going through a divorce or separation and you own a business, get in touch with us for advice on how your business may be considered as part of your financial settlement. Email us at [email protected], or give us a call on 01387 240044🤳

11/09/2026

Leaving school and heading to University is a huge milestone. For parents, it can be an emotional time. For a young person, it is an exciting new chapter. However, if you are separated or divorced, there can be another source of stress – who is going to pay for it all? Read more at https://colledgeandshields.co.uk/who-pays-when-they-fly-the-nest/

04/09/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday 7th September for a faculty holiday. The office will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 8th September. Have a lovely weekend everyone😃🤍

04/09/2026

Does anyone else feel that when the seagull chicks hatch in Dumfries town centre the adult seagulls go a bit crazy and are literally a law unto themselves? Red the full blog at https://colledgeandshields.co.uk/seagulls-and-the-law/

31/08/2026

Jenny Colledge and Sandi Shields, Partners at Colledge & Shields Family Law Practice, are proud to announce two very well deserved promotions.

Hannah Turnbull, Associate Solicitor, has been promoted to Partner. Georgia Gold, Assistant Solicitor, has been promoted to Associate. Jenny, Sandi and the rest of the team are delighted that Hannah and Georgia are continuing in their legal careers with the firm. They have both contributed significantly to the success of the business which continues to go from strength to strength.

Hannah started working for the practice as an Office Assistant during a gap year between her Law Degree and Diploma. She undertook her training with the firm where her exceptional qualities as a lawyer were evident from the start. As a First Year Trainee Jenny and Sandi both frequently referred to Hannah as “Counsel up the stairs”. Hannah’s research into complex points of law achieved quickly became invaluable. Hannah is sharp; hard working and an exceptional lawyer. Sandi and Jenny are proud to be taking Hannah on as a business partner.

Two years after Hannah started working with the practice Georgia joined, again as an Administrative Assistant before completing her traineeship and thereafter joining the firm as a Solicitor. Georgia is super with clients; has the ear of the Court, and is a very safe pair of hands. Well done to both Hannah and Georgia.