Meet the team

Billy Smith

Director and Solicitor

Billy set up the firm in September 2010, after several years as an employed solicitor, because he believed legal services could be delivered much better. He sees every case as a puzzle that needs patience, strategy and organisation to solve, and he is proudest of building a firm where staff are encouraged to be their best.

• LLB
• Dip LP
• Notary Public

Emma King

Director and Solicitor

Emma trained alongside Billy and joined him in 2011, and in 2017 their two firms merged to form Clarity Simplicity Ltd. She has worked across civil work and litigation with a particular focus on family law, and she combines her own casework with making sure the firm's service stays excellent.

• Notary Public
• Family law

Scott Stevenson

Associate Director

Scott uses his problem-solving skills to help clients reach their goals, and colleagues describe him as calm, composed and logical under pressure. Before law he became a professional footballer at the age of 17, and he still plays football and golf in his spare time.

• LLB Scots and English Law
• Dip LP
• University of Strathclyde

Ciara Young

Associate Director

Ciara joined the firm as a legal assistant in January 2019, trained with us and is now an Associate Director. She studied at the University of Glasgow, including a semester studying law at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and she enjoys meeting clients with a wide variety of legal issues.

• LLB
• Dip LP
• University of Glasgow

Susan Grierson Rattray

Senior Associate Solicitor

Susan has been a practising solicitor for more than twenty years and joined the team in October 2020. Born in Greenock, she trained in Fife before returning west, and she is known for keeping a calm head. Outside work she sings with the Rock Choir.

• LLB
• Dip LP
• University of Strathclyde

Kara MacGregor-Duke

Associate Solicitor

Kara started her legal career at 16 as an admin assistant and spent around ten years as a paralegal before studying law part time. She joined us in May 2022 and focuses on family law, debt recovery and adults with incapacity, and she is a collaboratively trained solicitor.

• LLB
• Dip LP with Merit

Jenna Anderson

Senior Solicitor

Jenna began university studying medicine before switching to law, completing her LLB at Abertay University in Dundee and her Diploma at the University of Glasgow. She joined the firm as a part-time legal assistant, trained with us and loves that no two days are the same.

• LLB
• Dip LP

Lucy McKenna

Associate Solicitor

Lucy joined the firm in October 2024 and enjoys the variety of her cases and helping people through difficult times. Colleagues describe her as reliable, trustworthy and thoughtful, and away from work she enjoys running and long dog walks.

Andrew Devlin

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Andrew joined in January 2024 and has worked across almost every part of the business, from client services to legal work. He graduated in law with an academic award, and his reason for joining the profession is simple, helping people who need it.

Hannah Young

Senior Solicitor

Hannah joined in July 2025 as a solicitor in our Private Client department, having worked in private client law from her time as a legal secretary through her traineeship to qualifying. She studied at the University of Edinburgh and completed her Diploma at the University of Strathclyde.

• Private client

Claire Wyse

Senior Paralegal

Claire is one of our senior paralegals, supporting our solicitors and clients on the day-to-day work that keeps each case moving.

Caron Lang

Senior Paralegal

Caron is one of our senior paralegals, supporting our solicitors and clients on the day-to-day work that keeps each case moving.

Kate Dalley

Paralegal

Kate joined in September 2022 after completing her apprenticeship. She enjoys working as part of the team and speaking to clients, and colleagues describe her as motivated, ambitious and a team player.

Abby Duncan

Trainee Solicitor

Abby joined in January 2024 while completing her law degree at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she graduated with a 2:1 before moving on to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. She enjoys the challenge of covering many different areas of law.

• LLB

Sophie Newberry

Trainee Solicitor

Sophie joined in January 2024 and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a 2:1, the first in her family to go to university. She likes that no two days are the same, and colleagues describe her as diligent and efficient.

Breanna Black

Trainee Solicitor

Breanna joined in January 2025 and is proud to have completed her university studies and become a trainee. She values the constant learning in her role, and her communication skills help her build strong relationships with clients.

Lily Mann

Legal Assistant

Lily joined our Dispute Resolution team in January 2025 while in the third year of her LLB, the first third-year student to be hired for the role. She developed a love of contract law during her studies and will begin her traineeship with the firm in June 2027.

Keir McGill

Office Coordinator

Keir has been our Office Coordinator since March 2023, making sure the whole team knows who is handling each task so clients get the best experience. Colleagues describe him as hardworking, honest and a real team player.

Angela McCormack

Legal Secretary

Angela joined in July 2023 and provides secretarial support to our solicitors and directors, from dictation and correspondence to registering powers of attorney.

Denise Barrett

Clan Support

Denise has been a legal secretary for 30 years, including ten years with a large London firm, and has worked across conveyancing, trusts, wills, family law and more. She lives in Coatbridge and enjoys reading and walking.

• 30 years as a legal secretary

Nicole Arthur

Clan Support

Nicole, known as Nikki, joined in November 2017 after many years as a retail manager. She supports all of our solicitors and is often the first friendly face clients meet when they visit the office.

Sophie Hanlon

Client Services Assistant

Sophie joined in February 2025 and enjoys being part of a collaborative team with constant opportunities to learn. She holds an MSc in International Relations, Law and Security.

• MSc

Brooke Welsh

Client Services Assistant

Brooke handles enquiries and bookings in our Client Services team, supporting clients in our Dispute Resolution and Housing departments. She says every day in the office is like a school day, with something new to learn.

Mary McAlister

Sales Executive

Mary makes sure new enquiries are handled quickly and professionally. She previously worked in logistics and marketing, and she loves walking her dog Knuckles and trying Glasgow's food spots.

Imogen Black

Administrator

Imogen is part of our administration team, keeping the office and our client files running smoothly behind the scenes.

Alison Herd

Digital Marketing Executive

Alison looks after the firm's digital marketing, including search engine optimisation and design, and completed her degree in Graphic Design as a mature student. She is also part of the team that runs the firm's charity events.

Fernie

Director of Fun

Fernie has been keeping spirits up in the office for five years. Fernie's specialist skills include jumping on the lap of anyone who needs a hug and barking at things that are not there.