MacLachlan Solicitors
Probate Solicitors
MacLachlan Solicitors
2 Salisbury St, Shaftesbury
# MacLachlan Solicitors
MacLachlan Solicitors is a Shaftesbury-based legal practice serving both individuals and businesses across Dorset and beyond. The firm specialises in property conveyancing, private client services, and agricultural law, offering practical, tailored advice rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
For individuals, MacLachlan handles residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages and equity release schemes. On the private client side, they assist with wills, Powers of Attorney, estate administration and trustee matters—particularly valuable for those navigating probate following bereavement.
The business division serves agricultural enterprises and rural landowners with farm succession planning, land transactions and rural property issues. They also support SMEs with commercial property, business leases and business sales.
What distinguishes MacLachlan is their emphasis on personal service and accessibility. Clients consistently praise the team's responsiveness, efficiency and willingness to go beyond standard requirements. The practice demonstrates genuine empathy, particularly when handling sensitive matters like estate administration, whilst maintaining professional expertise throughout complex transactions. Lucy, Jackie and other team members are noted for their knowledge, friendliness and proactive communication—clients appreciate being kept informed at every stage rather than left wondering about progress.
The firm's willingness to work with clients remotely demonstrates flexibility, whilst their attention to detail—including providing printed, bound reports—reflects pride in their work. For a local practice, MacLachlan combines accessibility with substantive legal expertise, making them a trusted advisor for significant life and business decisions.
MacLachlan Solicitors is a Shaftesbury-based legal practice serving both individuals and businesses across Dorset and beyond. The firm specialises in property conveyancing, private client services, and agricultural law, offering practical, tailored advice rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
For individuals, MacLachlan handles residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages and equity release schemes. On the private client side, they assist with wills, Powers of Attorney, estate administration and trustee matters—particularly valuable for those navigating probate following bereavement.
The business division serves agricultural enterprises and rural landowners with farm succession planning, land transactions and rural property issues. They also support SMEs with commercial property, business leases and business sales.
What distinguishes MacLachlan is their emphasis on personal service and accessibility. Clients consistently praise the team's responsiveness, efficiency and willingness to go beyond standard requirements. The practice demonstrates genuine empathy, particularly when handling sensitive matters like estate administration, whilst maintaining professional expertise throughout complex transactions. Lucy, Jackie and other team members are noted for their knowledge, friendliness and proactive communication—clients appreciate being kept informed at every stage rather than left wondering about progress.
The firm's willingness to work with clients remotely demonstrates flexibility, whilst their attention to detail—including providing printed, bound reports—reflects pride in their work. For a local practice, MacLachlan combines accessibility with substantive legal expertise, making them a trusted advisor for significant life and business decisions.
Services offered
Residential conveyancingCommercial property lawAgricultural and rural business adviceFarm succession planningWills and testamentary planningPowers of AttorneyEstate administration and probateBusiness sales and leases