CSG Solicitors are an Edinburgh based law firm providing a wide range of legal services in civil and criminal court cases throughout Scotland
MEET THE TEAM
SERVICES
CRIMINAL DEFENCE
We provide advice and representation to anyone suspected or accused of a crime.
If you have been accused of or charged with a crime, you need the best possible criminal defence advice and representation. The criminal defence solicitors at CSG Solicitors have many years of experience acting for clients in all courts across Scotland. Our solicitors are sympathetic, approachable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to you and your case. No case is too large or too small and regardless of the charge we pride ourselves on achieving the best possible result for our clients.
CSG Solicitors can represent you regardless of the type of crime you have been accused of committing. We are regularly instructed in cases of, fraud, murder, sexual offences, drug offences, assault, breach of the peace, domestic offences, theft and many others.
Our advice and representation can extend to any stage in the prosecution, including the following:-
• attending police interviews
• attending identification parades
• advising on forthcoming court appearances
• representing you in court
• criminal appeals
We understand the importance of giving you the best possible advice in or out of court and we appreciate the impact a prosecution, can have on you and your family
ROAD TRAFFIC
CSG Legal understand the importance of protecting your licence and the impact that a prosecution in this area my have upon your livelihood and your family.
CSG have years of experience in defending clients across Scotland in relation to a broad range of motoring offences including the following:
Failing to Stop / Failing to Report
Speeding Offences
Careless Driving
Mobile Phone Offences
Driving Whilst Disqualified
Driving Without Insurance
Drink Driving
Drug Driving
Removal of Disqualification
Exceptional Hardship
New Driving
Special Reasons
And many more....
Road traffic law is a complex and detailed area of law and, as such, requires the use of a specialist solicitor. CSG are experts in Road Traffic Law and we can help you keep your licence.
FINANCIAL CRIME
Euan Gosney, Solicitor Advocate, regularly acts for senior professionals and prominent individuals in financial crime prosecutions and complex confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Financial crime prosecutions can often be complicated and lengthy. Euan and the team recognise the reputational consequences that can arise as a result of these allegations. We offer a dedicated service to guide you through the process
Proceeds of Crime is a particularly niche area of legal practice and requires an in depth knowledge of legislation, accounting and financial affairs. The repercussions of making a wrong decision even at the earliest stage of a prosecution can be significant. It is crucial therefore that you enlist the services of an experienced solicitor to ensure that your assets are protected.
ADOPTIONS, PERMANENCE AND KINSHIP CARE
CSG Legal have a team of expert solicitors dealing with opposition to applications to Permanence and Adoptions both in the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session.
We also represent Petitioners in applications for Adoption including step parent adoptions. Our solicitors have the skill and knowledge to handle any adoption matter with sensitivity and confidentiality. You can rest assured that we will deal with this difficult issue on your behalf and help guide you every step along the way through any difficulties.
Our team are experienced on advice and representation for Kinship Carers. We aim to support you in choosing the right legal path for you and your loved ones.
FAMILY LAW
Our specialist Family Law Team, working across central Scotland offer a high quality service to all clients. Clients can be assured of complete confidentiality and compassion as well as a bespoke service to meet their individual needs. We deal with representation in the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session.
We pride ourselves on the in-depth knowledge of our solicitors who have completed trauma informed training. We are able to support you to deal with
Divorce, Co-habitation Rights, Residence, Contact, Protective Orders, International relocation as well as Orders under Parental Rights and Responsibilities.
CHILDRENS
REFERRALS
Our dedicated team of solicitors are regularly instructed by parents, children and "relevant persons" in respect of Childrens Referral Hearings. We recognise the emotional distress that can be caused by unjustified or unnecessary involvement of the state in the private lives of families. Our aim is to support our clients to obtain the best outcome for them in a trauma informed way.
We provide advice at all steps from pre-birth conferences, Child Protection Orders, Panels, Sheriff Court Proceedings and Appeals.
Both parents and children are entitled to legal representation at Children's Hearings and and related Court Referral Hearings. If you are notified of a Children's Hearing we can help. We offer funding through legal aid and on a private basis.
CONTACT US
ADDRESS
10 South Clerk Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9JE
CONTACT
0131 202 8677
OPENING HOURS
Mon - Fri
8:30 am – 5:00 pm