A Glasgow-based law firm has launched a commercial property arm less than six months after being founded.
Matheson Lawson has added experienced solicitor Donna Carson as director to spearhead the new department in a move said to have come earlier than anticipated due to client need and active requests.
The firm, established earlier this year by Maureen Matheson and Victoria Lawson, was launched with a focus on private client services and residential conveyancing. The expansion into commercial property represents the first significant step into complementary new specialisms.
Donna Carson has more than two decades of experience and has worked across all aspects of commercial property law.
She said, “The ethos at Matheson Lawson immediately resonated with me. From the moment I spoke to Maureen and Victoria, I knew this was an opportunity I wouldn’t get again – a chance to shape something meaningful, modern and people-focused from the outset.
“Clients increasingly expect legal services that are agile, personal, and rooted in real understanding. That’s exactly what we’re offering – commercial property expertise delivered in a way that anticipates challenges and protects clients not just today, but into the future.”
A Glasgow native, the 45-year-old mother-of-one took an unconventional route to qualification following a degree in history, earning her law degree while working full-time in legal support roles. She has developed a specialty in working with SMEs, landlords, developers and businesses with diverse property portfolios.
Victoria Lawson, co-founder and director, added, “We always knew there would be appetite to grow our services beyond residential and private client work – but the speed and volume of enquiries in commercial property surprised us. Bringing Donna on board was a natural decision. She’s not only deeply experienced and technically excellent, but also shares our commitment to service, communication, and putting people first.”
The appointment also marks a personal reunion. Donna and Victoria have known each other since they were two-years-old. Growing up on the same street in the west of Glasgow, the pair attended the same schools and later crossed paths professionally before reuniting at Matheson Lawson.
