Murdoch Beaton
Partner

Murdoch is the senior partner of the firm, having qualified as a solicitor in 1971. Along with Ronnie Low he founded the original firm, R. B. Low & Beaton , in 1976. He handles principally commercial property, including the acquisition and sale of businesses, commercial leases, commercial security transactions, and he represents builders, housing associations and public authorities in the purchase of sites and subsequent sale of individual units. His client retention level is high and he prides himself on providing a friendly and efficient service.

Melissa Gilmour
Partner

Melissa graduated from Aberdeen University in 1996 and was admitted as a solicitor in 1999.  She became a partner of the firm in 2003. She has been involved over the years in every aspect of residential property, including bulk acquisitions and sales and the creation of residential tenancies. Melissa is now in charge of all domestic conveyancing within the firm.

Ronnie Munton
Partner

Ronnie was admitted as a solicitor in 1973 and was a partner for more than 25 years in the firm of Wilson Chalmers and Hendry in Glasgow, latterly as senior partner. He joined Low Beaton Richmond in 1998 and was assumed as a partner in November 2004. His expertise and long experience cover a wide range of fields. He is involved in commercial law in the acquisition and sale of business properties, commercial leases, and in commercial conveyancing generally. He supervises the administration of charitable trusts and provides legal advice to various individual charities. He is also a trustee in numerous trusts and has long experience in the winding up of personal estates. As a resident of Largs, Ronnie can be consulted in our Largs office by prior appointment if necessary. He was until recently Secretary and Treasurer of the Largs Agricultural Society, a position he held for 21 years.

Alan Liddell
Consultant

Alan has been with LBR and the preceding firm since 1975. He was a partner in the firm since 1981 until his retiral in 2005 for health reasons. Having recovered his health he has remained with the firm as a consultant and is based in the West End office. He expertise lies in domestic conveyancing. All his clients receive individual attention.

Stewart Wilkinson
Financial Adviser

Low Beaton Richmond LLP is authorized by the Financial Services Authority to provide independent financial advice to clients, and Stewart is our one Independent Financial Advisor. A member of the Life Insurance Association, now known as the Personal Finance Society, since 1995, he has been involved with Low Beaton Richmond for almost 20 years. He specialized in providing mortgage and investment advice and financial planning generally. Stewart is based in the Largs office but is available for consulting in any Branch. Outside the office he is fond of mountaineering and sea kayaking. Must be the sea air again.