The Coulters team

After 30 years as a commercial real estate partner with some of Scotland’s leading legal practices, Mike has joined Coulters to lead our continued growth and expansion. He brings a sharp focus on client service and relationships. Outside of work Mike enjoys football, golf, Scottish contemporary art and cars – currently applying some TLC to a ’91 Alfa Spider.

Ben has worked in the property industry for almost 15 years, from developments right through to sales. Ben is focused on leading the brand and business development, ensuring Coulters is at the forefront of technology and customer service. Ben is an outdoors enthusiast, enjoying hiking, golf, kayaking and ski-ing when he is not at work or spending time with his family.

Angus enjoys the fast moving pace of transactions in the residential property sector. He is keen to lead the team in implementing new digital solutions for conveyancing to keep the company at the forefront of the industry. Angus enjoys watching rugby and reading.

Alastair has over 30 years experience as a qualified solicitor and has held a number of senior positions within the Scottish legal sector. Specialising in rural property work, Alastair is also a Writer to Her Majesty’s Signet and a Notary Public. Alastair is an author who has written books on war memorials and he enjoys spending time with his family and dog.

Lynne is an experienced finance manager and has worked with numerous leading legal firms in senior positions over the past 20 years. Lynne is playing a leading role in upgrading new practice management and payroll systems at Coulters. Outside of the office, Lynne is a treasurer and volunteer at the Edinburgh Arts Collective charity and finds her weekly yoga a must.

Ross is recognised as one of Scotland’s leading property solicitors and is the principal author of the Scottish Standard Clauses, now used nationally in the formation of contracts for the sale and purchase of residential property. Ross is a regular speaker at law seminars and has also chaired various Law Society of Scotland groups dealing with property law issues. With his free time, Ross enjoys long coastal walks with the family dog, a good book and the cinema.

Sylvia has a wide range of experience in residential as well as commercial property, litigation and private client. Sylvia prides herself on providing vital secretarial and administrative assistance to the conveyancing partners and enjoys countryside walks with her beloved Labrador at the weekends.

Louise has built up a loyal client following throughout her legal career and gained a first class reputation as an expert in residential property with extensive knowledge of the Edinburgh market. Louise aims to leave a lasting impression with clients and prides herself on her client care. Listening to Radio 4 is Louise’s guilty pleasure and sea food is a personal favourite, both cooking and eating.

Tara has been involved in the residential property sector for over 20 years. She understands the importance of company values and service levels to ensure the smooth running of the offices. When time allows, Tara likes to cook and combines this with a love of socialising with friends and family.

Nicola’s experience has been developed over years spent working within the Edinburgh property market. With an in-depth knowledge of the sector, coupled with enthusiasm and a personal approach, Nicola prides herself on her ability to understand the clients’ needs to help them achieve the best possible outcome in sales and purchases. Keeping fit is Nicola’s passion and she achieved her first Ironman last year.

Craig has over 6 years experience within the property industry, recently returning from a fast paced sales role in Dubai.  Craig is motivated by delivering the best possible customer service and building on new relationships. Outside of work he enjoys playing golf, rugby and walks around Edinburgh.

Tom left London and a successful career in financial technology in 2016 to return to Edinburgh and focus on a passion for property. Building lasting relationships with clients and exceeding their expectations is a highlight of the job for Tom, who enjoys walks around Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside with his family and dog.

Sarah is our Marketing and Design Manager here at Coulters, joining us in December 2019. Previously working in a variety of roles across the creative industry she has joined the Coulters team to drive our online presence and engage with our existing and new clients. Sarah loves the outdoors and can be found hiking or running up hills when not behind her laptop.

Rebecca joined Coulters in 2019 having previously worked for another property firm in Edinburgh. She enjoys building relationships with clients and is driven to achieve successful sales on their behalf. Outside of work, you’ll find Rebecca running around the hockey pitch and socialising with friends.

Emma joined Coulters as part of the merger with Morton Fraser’s residential property team. Emma has a broad range of knowledge and experience covering sales, purchases and transfers of titles. Providing expert support to the legal Partners, Emma also loves to carry out research. Outside of the office, dancing is Emma’s main passion and she teaches Highland to youngsters.

Jayne joined Coulters in 2015 and has enjoyed a legal career of over 30 years, supporting partners and running her own cases across all aspects of conveyancing. Jayne enjoys delivering a high standard of service and building relationships with clients. At the weekend, Jayne loves seeking out bargains at antique fairs and markets.

Rhona joined Coulters as a Legal Administrator in 2016, bringing 20 years of experience in the property and legal sector to the business. Rhona is a highly organised and reliable member of the team, supporting the legal Partners in delivering industry leading service. With two younger sons to keep family life busy, Rhona particularly enjoys swimming and walking with the whole family.

Shaughan has a great understanding of clients needs, having gained experience previously in the property sales and lettings sectors. Driven by achieving great results and delivering excellent service to clients, Shaughan is also a fitness trainer and has gained qualifications in personal training.

Kat specialises in all aspects of residential property and has gained experience of high value and complex transactions working for a mixture of corporate and residential clients throughout her career. Kat prides herself on building positive client relationships and meeting the individual needs of each client. Kat enjoys spending time with her young daughter and visiting art galleries in her spare time.

Denise brings a wealth of experience previously working for both family run Solicitors and Estate Agents to corporate industry leaders. Denise is motivated by delivering excellent service and achieving a great result for the client, be it the best sale price or securing a home for a lower cost than expected. Denise enjoys the outdoors and especially running. She owns a working cocker spaniel, a registered Therapet who visits local hospitals.

Elaine joined Coulters in 2018 and brings over 20 years experience to the team. Calm, collected and extremely dedicated, Elaine’s skills compliment Coulters, enabling her to build lasting relationships. Exploring Edinburgh on foot is a passion of Elaine’s, who is also an avid bookworm and enjoys spending time with friends over good food and wine.

Ailsa has worked in various legal firms in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders as well as in-house with Marie Curie. Her can-do attitude and work ethic make her an asset to the team. Alisa also takes part in various fundraising activities for the Debra Ann School of Dancing where her youngest daughter dances.

Catherine loves to deal with clients and build relationships. Her excellent communication skills and calm approach to problem solving make her a real asset to the team. Catherine brings over 20 years experience in residential property transactions and enjoys spending time with her family and beloved granddaughter, often heading to Biggar at the weekends to relax.

A North Berwick native, Sophie has been instrumental in setting up Coulters’ East Lothian office. Sophie has a passion for working with people and prides herself in offering customer service to the highest standard whether carrying out appraisals or advising clients on the best marketing strategy to achieve optimum results. Sophie keeps active with circuit training, running and walks with her dog Nala.

Annie joined Coulters in September 2019 as a Client Administrator. She has brought seven years of strong customer service with her and takes pride in delivering tailored service to every individual. Annie enjoys travelling to a new destination each year.

Sam has an exceptional background with high profile law firms and brings over 20 years experience as a skilled legal cashier to Coulters. Sam works across all areas of finance to ensure the needs of clients, partners and staff are met. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and holidays.