Legal Team

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.

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.

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.

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.

After growing up in Moray, Matthew completed his LLB and Diploma at Strathclyde University before completing his traineeship with a firm in Glasgow, qualifying as a solicitor in 2020. Matthew joined Munro & Noble’s Court Team in March 2021 and is confident in advising clients on a range of civil matters, with a particular interest in Land and Boundary disputes.Matthew manages a varied caseload and regularly appears at Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland in a broad range of cases. Matthew is experienced and familiar with navigating the complexities of civil litigation and in negotiation of resolution and settlement of cases for his clients.Matthew is client focused and strives to deliver practical advice and guidance to clients in respect of litigation and pre-litigation. He regularly collaborates with colleagues throughout the firm to ensure that his client’s needs and expectations are met and exceeded.Matthew is also a Notary Public and recently became Associate in June 2024.

Michael is originally from Inverness and graduated with a 1^st 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.

Kirsteen joined Munro & Noble Court department in Oct 2023, as a mature student she studied part time completing her LLB (Hons) at Abertay University (2104), thereafter she worked as a family law assistant in Edinburgh before completing her PG Dip at Dundee University (2017) where she was awarded a Merit in Family Law.  Initially working in Dundee for a year and then relocating to the Highlands in 2019 she worked in conveyancing and then completed her traineeship in Conveyancing, Executries, Power of Attorneys, Wills and Guardianships, she now wishes to focus on Family Law with Court work.Out with work Kirsteen has previously volunteered with Citizen Advice and Rights Fife (2013 – 2016) and Childrens Hearing Scotland (2019 – 2023).  Nowadays she also likes to spend time with family whenever possible and also volunteers in the local community when the need arises, she also likes a bit of Karaoke for fun as well as reading for quieter times.

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.

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.

Morag joined the firm in 1990, following specific training by Munro & Noble. She has considerable experience of the administration of both trusts and executries.

Having originally qualified as an accountant, Jenni gained experience in the legal sector as a private client paralegal in Inverness, working in executry, guardianship and power of attorney administration, prior to joining Munro & Noble in January 2023 as an Executry Paralegal. Jenni is based in our Dingwall office assisting with all aspects of executry administration and is a member of the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland. Outside of work, Jenni enjoys spending time with family and friends, and singing in a local choir.

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.