Nigel Ford

Partner

Born in Kirkcaldy, Nigel graduated from Aberdeen University in 1981 and then completed a Post Graduate Legal Practice Diploma there before commencing full legal practice in 1982. His Traineeship was with the former firm of Clark Oliver (now Thorntons) in Arbroath. After working for many years in private practice and gaining experience at assistant and partner level in both court and non court related matters with other firms, Nigel founded this firm in 1991.

He is now a highly experienced legal practioner with a particularly vast expertise and is an expert in property law and conveyancing. He also has many years of experience in dealing with matters relating to wills, executries and family law and provides clients with sympathetic and professional advice in all of these areas.

Nigel's interests include both watching and playing football, rugby (only watching nowadays) and many other sports. He is a lifelong follower and supporter of Raith Rovers and former Director of the Club as well as a keen supporter of Kirkcaldy Rugby and a supporter and season ticket holder of Edinburgh Rugby.

Nigel has been married to Fiona since 1985. They have 3 children all of whom attended Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy. His eldest two are Scott and Lauren, aged 22 and 21, both of whom have studied Law at Dundee University. Scott obtained his Honours Law Degree in June 2008 and has recently completed his Diploma in Legal Practice again at Dundee. Lauren has also now graduated with Honours and is shortly starting on her Diploma in Legal Practice course also at Dundee. The youngest, Julie (17) is now going into her second year at The University of Dundee although is breaking the family tradition and is studying English.

 Audrey Wilson

Paralegal

Audrey has a wealth of experience having worked in legal practice since 1987. She has also been with Fords since day one on 1st November 1991.

Audrey qualified as a Conveyancing Paralegal in February 2002 from Strathclyde University and is a Fellow of the Society of Specialist Paralegals.

She is a dedicated and loyal member of staff and is highly experienced and knowledgeable in all conveyancing and property related matters.

Audrey works as legal assistant to Nigel and is available to advise clients on all legal matters relating to conveyancing and property law.

Her interests include gardening, reading, Pilates and running although not all at the same time!

 Lynne Mackie

Senior Legal Secretary

Lynne comes from Levenmouth and has worked in legal practice since 1993. She gained experience in all aspects of administration, conveyancing and estate agency and joined Fords in 1997.

Lynne is a loyal and dedicated member of staff and has now accumulated a vast wealth of legal knowledge, with special emphasis in the area of property, conveyancing and private client work.

Lynne works primarily as legal secretary to Nigel and is able to deal directly with clients on many different issues.

Lynne enjoys cycling, walking, gardening and socialising.

 Amie Ross

Legal Secretary

Amie is a former pupil of Kirkcaldy High School and left there in 1999 to work as a legal office junior. Thereafter, she gained practical experience as a legal receptionist / property assistant in another Kirkcaldy law firm.

Amie joined Fords in April 2002 and works primarily as a legal secretary to Nigel and Audrey.

Amie likes socialising with her friends. She also does Pilates and enjoys walking her dog.

 Ann Bowie

Legal Secretary

Originally from Glasgow, Ann moved through to the east and joined the team at Fords in April 2006. Ann worked in the insurance industry when she left school and then moved into the legal profession in 1990 where she accumulated a vast experience in both criminal and civil court matters as well as all aspects of property law including conveyancing, wills and executries.

Ann enjoys socialising and she is an accomplished Scottish trampoline coach. She also enjoys watching rugby and football.

Ann has recently returned from maternity leave following the birth of her second child.

 Sarah Thomson

Property Sales Associate

Sarah has recently completed her NVQ in the Sale of Residential Properties and is now one of the few Estate Agents in Kirkcaldy with a recognised qualification in her field and we congratulate her on achieving that.

Sarah is a former pupil of Viewforth High School and joined us in June 2006 after gaining much previous experience in legal practice and property sales. She is accomplished in all matters relating to property sales, administration and reception duties and also has experience in retail sales management.

Since Sarah joined our team she has continued to gain much experience in local property sales and will be glad to offer you informative, professional and polite assistance when you contact us.

Sarah enjoys going out at the weekends, visiting the cinema and meeting new people.