Elspeth Forrest

Solicitor

Elspeth started her legal career at Levy & McRae in Glasgow and Leonards in Hamilton, before joining the Procurator Fiscal Service at Hamilton.

She then joined Ness Gallagher 30 years ago where her Court abilities were brought to use in criminal defence work.

Elspeth has amassed huge experience as a criminal practitioner, dealing with everything from murder to motoring offences. She is one of the most experienced female criminal lawyers in Scotland and has the fullest respect from clients and colleagues. She is tenacious in her pursuit of justice for her clients and is a strong advocate for fairness and equality in the criminal justice system.