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Mary Nimmo
Senior Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution
Mary heads up our Court Department and advises clients in Litigation matters in both the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session. In particular she deals with Civil Court matters, personal injury and medical negligence cases along with an extensive range of other issues, including family law. She has been appointed as a Court Reporter and an advanced Collaborative Lawyer.
Alpin Stewart
Managing Partner
Alpin graduated with a Law and Celtic LLB (Hons) degree in 1998 from Edinburgh University before training in Portree and practising in Kyle of Lochalsh and Dingwall. In 2010 he established the George Street Law firm with Jill Miller and has considerable experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing.
Alida Bryce
Partner and Head of Conveyancing
Born in Aberdeen, Alida graduated from Aberdeen University in 1985 with a degree in Law and in 1986 with a Diploma in Legal Practice. She then went on to complete her legal trainee-ship with a firm of solicitors in Aberdeen. Alida joined Munro & Noble with some 25 years of experience in all aspects of Property related matters including sale and purchases as well as re-mortgages and other conveyancing matters.
Gordon McIntosh
Practice Manager
Gordon joined the Firm in August 2010; his remit to provide strategic leadership, (along with operational management), to drive Munro & Noble forward as a proactive and progressive organisation with client care at its heart. Gordon’s expertise and qualifications are in General Business Management; he is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute with years of business experience across Scotland.
Deirdre Hart
Partner
Deirdre graduated from Glasgow University with an honours Law Degree in 1993, having specialised in comparative law, and then proceeded to complete her Diploma in Legal Practice. She secured a traineeship with Munro & Noble in 1994 and remained with the firm, becoming a partner in April 2003. Deirdre specialises in residential conveyancing and is head of our expanding residential Lettings Department. Outside of work, Deirdre enjoys a busy family life in Glen Urquhart.
Kay Bevans Brown
Partner
Kay graduated from the University College of Wales with an Honours degree in Law before completing her Professional Practice Qualification at The College of Law Chester. She was previously a partner at a large provincial law firm in England before completing her Scottish Law conversion course and joining Munro and Noble's Property Department in 2015.
Iain McDonald
Partner
Iain McDonald began with Munro & Noble in June 2023. Iain is a partner within our Conveyancing Department. Brought up in Angus, Iain graduated from University of Aberdeen in 1994 with LLB(hons), completing the Diploma in Legal Practice the following year. He trained with a firm of solicitors in Aberdeen and has practiced in Aberdeen, Elgin and Inverness. Iain joined Munro & Noble as a partner in 2023 with 25 years’ experience in residential conveyancing. In his spare time Iain enjoys playing golf, rugby and hill walking.
Ian Donaldson
Consultant
Ian deals with conveyancing as well as Wills and executries. Ian joined Munro & Noble in 2020 to work mainly from our Aviemore office, to help serve the legal needs of the Badenoch & Strathspey area.
Neil Speight
Consultant
Neil brings over 30 years’ worth of experience to his role as Consultant in our Wills and Executries department where he deals with the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, “Future planning” and Executry administration.
After graduating from the University of Edinburgh in 1990, Neil trained with the firm of MacArthur Stewart with whom he worked until the late ‘90s when he joined the firm of MacNeill & Critchley, becoming a partner there, carrying out a broad range of conveyancing work as well as dealing with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries.
Following the merger of his firm with Macleod and MacCallum, Neil spent three years as Head of the Private Client department there before joining Munro & Noble in November 2020.
Outside work Neil spends most of his time cycling and/or running up and down hills and is a more or less active member of Highland Hillrunners.
Sarah Windsor
Consultant
Sarah is a highly experienced solicitor, having specialised exclusively in family law since 2009. She is based between our Inverness and Dingwall offices, and deals with all family law matters, including child contact/residence, financial provision on divorce/relationship breakdown, adoptions, and cohabitee claims. Sarah endeavours to resolve disputes as amicably and expeditiously as possible, but she also has extensive litigation experience, covering a wide area of courts primarily in the Highlands and Islands, and on occasion other Sheriffdoms in Scotland.
Caroline McIntosh
Senior Associate
Caroline joined Munro and Noble in 2021 as a Senior Associate and deals with residential property transactions of all kinds.
She grew up in the north of England and Ayrshire before graduating from the University of Edinburgh with an LLB (Hons) degree and Diploma in Legal Practice. After training and working initially in Edinburgh , a spell south of the border in Newcastle and a family career break Caroline moved to the Highlands in 1992 and has been practising in Inverness and Moray ever since.
Out of the office Caroline enjoys spending time with her family, yoga and learning languages.
Natalie Bruce
Associate
Natalie joined Munro and Noble in 2025 and is based between our Tain and Inverness offices. Having qualified in 2014, Natalie specialises in family law. Natalie can assist with all family law matters, including child contact and residence, adoptions, financial provision on separation and divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, claims on the breakdown of a cohabitation relationship, pre and post nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Natalie works closely with her clients to resolve matters as amicably and as swiftly as possible. Whilst court is and always should be a last resort, there are cases where court proceedings arise or become necessary and in that case Natalie is an experienced litigator and has appeared in Sheriff Courts across Scotland. Natalie is qualified in Collaborative law and would recommend this process as a form of dispute resolution. Natalie is also certified by the Law Society of Scotland as a Trauma Informed Lawyer. In her spare time, Natalie is kept busy by her two young children and she is also a keen Formula 1 fan.
Chloe Binnie
Senior Solicitor
Chloe joined Munro & Noble in October 2025 as a Senior Solicitor, based in our Dingwall office. She specialises in residential property transactions and crofting-related matters, advising clients across the Highlands with a practical and approachable style.
Originally from Lanarkshire, Chloe graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an LLB (Hons) degree, before completing her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice in 2017. She undertook her traineeship in Inverness, qualified as a solicitor in 2019 and has worked in the Highlands ever since, building strong experience in property law within a rural context.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys reading and spending time with her family and dogs.
Kathleen Sutherland
Senior Solicitor
Kathleen graduated from Robert Gordon University with a BA Law and Management, LLB (Hons) and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. She undertook a year of her traineeship in Caithness before completing her training with Munro and Noble, qualifying as a solicitor in 2019. Kathleen currently works in Dingwall dealing with Residential Conveyancing, Crofting, Wills and Power of Attorney.
Michael Cockburn
Senior Solicitor
Michael is originally from Inverness and graduated with a 1st Class LLB (Hons.) Degree in Law from the University of Dundee in 2018, completing the Diploma in Legal Practice there the following year.
He commenced his traineeship with Munro & Noble in March 2020, and now works within our Executry department dealing with matters such as Wills, Trusts, Executries and Power of Attorneys. Michael was recently promoted to Senior Solicitor in June 2024.
Elaine Gamba
Commercial Senior Solicitor
Elaine is originally from Elgin and graduated from the University of Dundee with an LLB (Hons) degree in 2009. She has recently completed her traineeship and is now our newest “home grown” qualified Commercial Property Solicitor. Elaine started with us June 2015 as a PA to our then Commercial Partner. She then undertook her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and her traineeship with Munro & Noble and is now a fully qualified Commercial Property Solicitor as of July 2022.
Ainsley Al-Saffar
Private Client Solicitor
Ainsley joined Munro & Noble in February 2025 and is a key member of our Private Client team. Although technically based out of our Wick office, Ainsley works fully remote. She qualified as a solicitor in 2021, having trained in a firm specialising in private client and property law, where she continued practising after qualification. Following a year and a half living in Singapore, Ainsley returned to the UK and worked as a Private Client Solicitor before joining Munro & Noble. She also completed the SOLAS qualification in 2018.
Outside of work, Ainsley enjoys spending time with her two children, often found cooking, baking, or crafting together.
Samantha Moon
Solicitor
Sam joined Munro & Noble in January 2025 and is a qualified Scottish Solicitor within the Court Department. Sam is a qualified Australian solicitor with 4 years post-qualifying experience in civil litigation, who moved to Scotland in early 2024 for a change of scenery (and weather!). Outside of work, Sam enjoys exploring the Highlands and playing hockey and shinty on the weekends.
Kalina Jakubowska
Solicitor
Kalina joined Munro & Noble in November 2023 as a Trainee Solicitor and recently completed her traineeship in January 2026. She is currently based within our Inverness office and is working within the Private Client department. Kalina attended Edinburgh Napier to study Law and thereafter undertook her Diploma with Strathclyde University.
In her spare time she enjoys being active and reading.
Catriona Dalziel
Senior Accredited Paralegal
Catriona joined the firm in 1999 as Typist/Secretary before gaining her certificate of Performance in Domestic Conveyancing in 2003. Today she is a senior member of our Paralegal team.
Suzanne Bebbington
Senior Accredited Paralegal
Suzanne joined Munro & Noble in January 2015, as a Conveyancing Paralegal and works as a fee earner under the guidance of our Partners. Suzanne has a number of years experience in Scottish Law and is a qualified paralegal in two disciplines, ‘Conveyancing’ and ’Wills, Trusts and Executries’ and is a Fellow of the IoP (Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals).
Margaret Bond
Senior Accredited Paralegal
Originally from Glasgow, Margaret now lives in Ullapool with her family. Margaret joined Munro and Noble in 2018 as Assistant Cash-Room Manager having worked in Legal offices for more than 20 years as a Scottish Law Accountant and qualified Paralegal in Debt Recovery, Margaret thereafter qualified as an accredited paralegal in Private Client in April 2024. She thereafter became an Accredited Senior Paralegal in January 2026 and is currently studying as an Affiliate member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
Laura Littlejohn
Executry Paralegal
Laura joined us in April 2022 as a legal secretary having previously worked as a letting agent. She has recently completed her Paralegal Course in Wills, Executries & Trusts and is based at our Dingwall office. Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with my family and friends and walking the dog.
David Fraser
Business and Finance Manager
David joined the firm in September 2025 as our Business and Finance Manager and is based in our Inverness office. David is a certified chartered accountant, FCCA, qualifying in 2010. Prior to this he graduated from Heriot-Watt University with a BA in Accounting and Finance. His career started in general accounting practice from 2001 up to the end of 2010 where he prepared and audited financial statements, mainly for businesses located in Highland and Moray. From the end of 2010 through to 2025 he worked in the Financial Services Industry for a company in Moray that acted as Authorised Corporate Director and Administrator for UK Open Ended Investment Companies in the regulated fund sector. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Jacqueline Brown
Operations Manager
Jacqueline Brown joined the firm in 2015 as a secretary working with the Firm's Court Department. Prior to joining she had been previously studying Accounting at the University of the Highlands and Islands. She has recently qualified as a Specialist Debt Recovery Paralegal and has a wide range of expertise in assisting a variety of clients in recovering or managing debt.
Janice Weir
Accredited Paralegal
Janice has worked in Dingwall for over 25 years as a legal secretary. In 2009 she studied residential conveyancing through Strathclyde University and qualified in 2010 as a paralegal. She is a Fellow of the IoP (Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals) .
Susan Bloczynski
Conveyancing Paralegal
Susan joined the firm in April 2014 after 26 years in the financial services industry. Susan has a wealth of administrative, managerial and staff management experience and is currently Typing Pool Supervisor.
Karen Gunn
Conveyancing Paralegal
Karen is based at our Wick office and is a conveyancing paralegal.
She has worked within the legal sector since leave school at 16 years old. She completed her paralegal course in 2015.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, reading and swimming. She also enjoys eating out and weekends away.
Sophie Leatham
Conveyancing Paralegal
Sophie joined Munro & Noble in June 2021 as a Conveyancing Paralegal following 5 years in another firm. Sophie completed her Paralegal Qualification in Residential Conveyancing in November 2018. Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, walking her two dogs and travelling.
Helen McDonald
Executry Paralegal
Helen is an executry paralegal and is based in our Wick office.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, zumba, walking and she also loves to bake. She also enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Matthew Coppin
Matthew Coppin joined the Munro and Noble team in March 2026. He is a qualified lawyer from South Africa who is currently working to requalify as a Solicitor in Scottish and later will be wishing to qualify in English Law as well. Matthew previously worked as a Commercial Solicitor and was a Director of a Commercial and Labour Consultancy in South Africa, where he headed the Commercial department. Matthew holds two degrees from South Africa, being a Bachelor of Commerce in Law and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys exploring the Highlands, binge watching series and being with friends
Shona Hammell
Cash-Room Manager
Shona Hammell joined Munro & Noble as a part-time Cash-room Assistant in October 2000. Since joining the firm, Shona has moved to full-time work and taken on additional responsibilities, first being appointed as Cash-room Supervisor and latterly Cash-room Manager.
Louise Whyte
Cashroom Assistant Manager
Louise joined Munro & Noble in 2015, having started in the secretarial side of the firm Louise then joined the Cashroom. Louise is now the Cashroom Assistant Manager.
Louise originally comes from South Uist and has been living in Inverness for 10 years. In her spare time Louise enjoys spending time with her family.
Victoria Sutherland
Cashroom Assistant
Victoria joined Munro & Noble in February 2025 and is based in our Inverness office as a Cashroom Assistant. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in the motor trade and also has experience in the care sector supporting older people.
In her spare time, Victoria enjoys travelling and spending time with her dog.
Mark Leale
Cashier
Originally from Guernsey and having spent most of his working life in the offshore finance industry. Mark is a qualified accountant and is also a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
In his spare time, Mark has a voluntary role as treasurer for the Caithness Branch of Cats Protection and enjoys a good quiz.
Elizabeth McCabe
Estate Agency Manager
Elizabeth joined Munro & Noble in July 2017 as one our Property Agents. Having considerable experience in the Retail Sales market, Elizabeth has since become a valuable member of the team ensuring the buying and selling process is stress-free for all parties.
Nicola Paxton
Estate Agency Negotiator
Nicola was born in Inverness she joined the firm in January 2020 as a Receptionist, she has since then progressed on to work within our Estate Agency Department as a Property Agent.
Aimee Buchanan
Property Agent
Aimee Buchanan joined Munro & Noble as a Property Agent on 19th August 2024, and is based in the Dingwall office. Prior to starting her career in property, Aimee worked as a Dental Nurse, bringing with her a keen attention to detail and a dedication to client care.
In her free time, Aimee enjoys spending time with friends and exploring the outdoors on walks.
Nicola Ward
Estate Agent
Nicola is primarily based in our Tain office.
Nicola has an experienced background in Administration. Nicola also has qualifications in Letting and Management as well as Estate Agency.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family going on trips to local beaches with her two energetic Labradors.
Wendy MacKay
Estate Agent
Wendy works part time from our Tain Office.
Wendy has a wealth of experience working in the property market and has a vast knowledge of the surrounding area.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and also enjoys trips away to different festivals as well has socialising with her friends
Jennie Martin
Estate Agent
Jennie started with Georgesons Estate Agents in 2016 and works from our Tain office. Jennie has previous years of experience with the property market.
Jennie has a grown up family and lives in the Seaboard villages of Ross-shire and has a vast knowledge of the surrounding area.
Jennie enjoys to cycle in her spare time, and loves outdoor pursuits such as wild swimming and like the rest of us socialising with her friends.
Georgesons was incorporated by Munro & Noble in April 2023
Denise Thorne
Lettings Manager
Denise originally from Ullapool, joined the firm in 2014 as a receptionist, moving to our lettings team in 2017. She has many years of experience in administration and customer service, previously working for a freight company.
Lauren Watson
Lettings Agent
Lauren joined Munro & Noble in September as a Lettings Agent based in our Inverness office on Inglis Street. She brings with her valuable experience from her previous roles as a Sales Administrator and Estate Agent. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys travelling and spending time with friends.
Anna Michael
Lettings Agent
Anna Michael is a Lettings Agent with Munro & Noble. Originally from East Anglia in England, Anna has lived in the Highlands for over 30 years. She brings a wealth of experience from a background in administration and sales across a variety of industries.
Outside of work, Anna enjoys spending time with her family and socialising with friends. She also loves travelling with her husband, going for walks with her lively Cocker Spaniel and relaxing at home with her three white cats.
Lesley Gardner
Legal Secretary
Lesley joined Munro & Noble in 2020 and has 30 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary. Lesley has a wealth of experience both in private client and more recently residential conveyancing.
Fiona O’Donnell
Legal Secretary
Fiona is an experienced legal secretary who joined the firm in October 2014, having previously worked for the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service based at Dingwall Sheriff Court for 23 years.
Chantal Jakubec
Registry Clerk
Chantal joined the firm in 2002 and now works within our Registry Department. She is based within our Inverness office.
Rory O’Donnell
Registry Clerk
Rory works within our Registry Department and is primarily based at our Dingwall office.
Gemma Dow
Receptionist
Gemma joined Munro & Noble on 18th June 2025 as a Receptionist and is based in our Dingwall office. She joined the firm straight from school.
In her spare time, Gemma enjoys going to the gym.
Alicja Czechowska
Property & Marketing Assistant
Alicja joined Munro & Noble in June 2023. She is based at our Inverness office and is currently our Property & Marketing Assistant. Alicja has an HNC in Administration and IT.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her friends.
Laura Sullivan
Administrative Assistant
Laura joined Munro & Noble in October 2022. She has recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Photography at UCA. Outside of work she enjoys going out with friends and family, listening to music and being creative.
Amanda MacLean
Administrative Assistant
Amanda MacLean joined Munro & Noble in May 2024 as part of the admin support team in the Private Client department, based in our Dingwall office. Prior to this, Amanda spent 12 years working in her father's Law Accounting business, following a career in nursing. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children and going on walks with her dogs.
Clara Richardson
Legal Secretary
Clara works within our Court Department as a legal secretary, Clara has a vast amount of legal secretarial experience whilst working as a personal assistant in Hong Kong. Outside of work, Clara enjoys going for walks, cooking and seeing her family.
Adam Sounny
Trainee Solicitor
Adam first joined Munro & Noble in 2022 for a week of work experience and returned during the summers of 2023 and 2024, working within both the lettings and estate agency teams while on breaks from university. In July 2025, he began his traineeship as a Solicitor and is now based in the Inverness office.
Before starting his legal career, Adam studied at the University of Glasgow, where he gained degrees in English Literature and Scots Law (Graduate Entry), followed by the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and watching football.
Jake Crawford
Receptionist
Jake joined Munro & Noble in March 2025 and works as our receptionist within our Wick office. He brings with him over two years of experience as a Sales Administrator, as well as a varied background in other roles, including working as a qualified Tradesman in Painting & Decorating.
Outside of work, Jake enjoys spending time with his Chihuahua, Billy and going to gigs.
Leah Campbell
Trainee Paralegal
Leah joined Munro & Noble in September 2022. She works as a Legal Secretary and assists the Court Department. Leah has many years of administrative experience having joined us from the Highland Council. She began training for her Family Law Paralegal in 2025. In her spare time, Leah enjoys cooking and spending time with her two sausage dogs – Winnie and Ozzie.
Megan Stewart
Legal Secretary
Megan joined us as a trainee legal secretary in August 2022 following on from her completing a HNC in Administration at the University of Highland and Islands. Outside of the office, Megan enjoys walking her three spaniels.
Anna Christie
Legal Secretary
Anna joined Munro & Noble in June 2024 as a Trainee Legal Secretary based in our Inverness office. She graduated from the University of Glasgow with an MA Hons degree in History in 2022 and recently returned to Inverness after traveling in Australia. In her spare time, Anna enjoys listening to podcasts and has rekindled her passion for synchronised ice skating, a sport she loved throughout her childhood.
Karolina Huryn
Personal Assistant
Karolina joined Munro & Noble in February 2024 as a personal assistant within the Commercial Department. She is primarily based within our Inverness Office.
Amanda Fraser
Legal Receptionist
Amanda joined Munro & Noble in October 2024 as a Legal Receptionist in our Inverness office. With over 30 years of experience in customer service and office-based roles, she brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to the team.
Her career includes 17 years at RBS, where she worked in reception, managed customer complaints and progressed to Senior Personal Banker. She later worked as a Pupil Support Assistant before returning to full-time office-based work.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys walking her dog with friends, spending quality time with family and travelling. She also loves a good movie and enjoys reading in her spare time.
Isla Shand
Receptionist
Isla Shand joined Munro & Noble in January 2026 as a Legal Receptionist based in our Inverness office. Prior to joining the firm, Isla worked in administrative roles where she developed strong organisational and customer service skills.
In her role, Isla is often the first point of contact for clients and enjoys helping to ensure everything runs smoothly in the office. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Pauline Crayk
Legal Secretary
Pauline joined Munro & Noble on 1st October 2024 as a Legal Secretary, based in our Inverness office.
With a wealth of experience, Pauline has worked as a legal secretary since leaving school and holds a Paralegal Degree in Residential Conveyancing and Criminal Law. Her expertise and attention to detail make her a valuable member of the team.
Outside of work, Pauline enjoys knitting and crafting, as well as walking and exploring new places. Spending time with family and friends is also a priority for her, allowing her to maintain a perfect balance between her professional and personal life.
Vicky Hilton
Legal Receptionist
Vicky joined Munro & Noble in November 2024 as a Legal Receptionist and is based in our Inverness office. She enjoys spending her free time with family, going on road trips and taking walks along the beach.
Hilary Maxwell
Hilary joined Munro & Noble as PA to the Commercial Partner, bringing with her a strong legal background that includes experience with three Magic Circle firms. After relocating to Inverness, she returned to the legal profession following a distinguished 19-year career with the NHS, where she held senior roles as a Matron and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Hilary is delighted to be part of the Commercial Property team. Outside the office, she enjoys painting Scottish landscapes and wildlife, playing tennis and keeping up with her lively Scottish Terrier, Loki.
Rachel Maclennan
Trainee Solicitor
Rachel joined Munro & Noble in August 2025 firstly assisting the Lettings Department and is based in our Inverness office. She recently completed her Law degree at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. She began her traineeship with the firm in January 2026.
Outside of the office, Rachel enjoys spending time at the gym and reading book