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Colledge & Shields LLP, Family Law Practice, Dumfries

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.

28/08/2026

🤖 AI: Brilliant assistant… questionable lawyer.

AI is everywhere. It can be incredibly useful for all sorts of everyday things:

🌱 “Why are my plants looking so sad?”
🍝 “What can I make with the ingredients I have in the fridge?”
🧽 “How do I get red wine out of the carpet?”

For those sorts of questions, AI can be a very handy tool.

But there’s a slippery slope between asking AI for gardening tips and asking it for legal advice.

We’re seeing more and more people relying on AI when dealing with legal matters — particularly party litigants representing themselves. And it’s not just members of the public. Even lawyers have been caught out by relying on AI-generated legal research or authorities that turn out not to be quite what they were presented as.

The problem is that AI can give answers that sound extremely confident and convincing — even when they are inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or simply wrong.

This doesn’t mean AI has no place in legal work. It can be a very useful tool. But it should never replace professional judgment, checking the actual law and taking proper legal advice where it matters.

So by all means ask AI how to rescue your basil.

Just maybe don’t ask it whether you should sign that contract. 😉

20/08/2026

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.

14/08/2026

We're back with another instalment of our summer Top Tips series, bringing you five practical tips from our solicitors. This week, Sandi Shields, Partner in the Firm, shares her top tips when thinking about Wills and Powers of Attorney.

07/08/2026

We're back with another instalment of our summer Top Tips series, bringing you five practical tips from our solicitors. This week, Danielle Brownlie, Trainee Solicitor, shares her top tips for dealing with conflict in the workplace.

04/08/2026

Today we are thinking about all school children as the long awaited Scottish exams results are due in.

Have you got your results and wondering if a career in law could be for you? Keep an eye on our page over the coming weeks. We'll be sharing details of an upcoming event for pupils who want to learn more about studying Law, ask questions, and find out what a career in law can look like. Our team will be on hand to share their experiences and answer any questions you may have.

Whatever your results, remember there is support available. Skills Development Scotland's Results Helpline is open from 4–7 August on 0808 100 8000 if you need advice or want to talk through your next steps.

Good luck with whatever comes next, we wish everyone success for the future!

31/07/2026

Our Summer Top Tips series continues with another five practical tips from our solicitors. This week, Hannah Turnbull, Associate Solicitor, shares her top tips on seeking protective orders.

24/07/2026

Our summer Top Tips series continues with another five practical tips from our solicitors. This week, Georgia Gold, Solicitor, shares five top tips on communicating with your co-parent.

17/07/2026

Welcome to Week 2 of our summer Top Tips series! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing practical legal guidance from our solicitors. This week, Sandi Shields, Partner, shares five tips on how to approach separating from a cohabitee.

Address

30 Castle Street
Dumfries
DG11DU

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441387240044

Website

http://www.colledgeandshields.co.uk/

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