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Award winning

Please join us in congratulating our Managing Partner and Family Solicitor Elspeth Thomson on winning the ‘Access to Justice Award’ at the Resolution Awards 2024. This award celebrates members who have committed their expertise to give the most vulnerable individuals access to justice in family law.

 

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Purpose & Values

Join us on our journey
as a firm to become a purpose led legal firm committed to our collective responsibility of providing clear and best legal advice and support to our clients.

Our purpose

We exist to ensure that every one of us, no matter what our circumstances or situation has the right to access to quality and clear legal representation.

Our values

Every day at David Gray, we're not just practising law, we're making sure our clients have access to quality legal support when they need it most. Here's how our values guide us in making that happen:

Delivering excellence without exception

Because everyone deserves the best, no matter their circumstances

This isn't about being perfect – it's about giving our absolute best to every client who walks through our door or picks up the phone. Whether we're advising a client on criminal law, helping a family resolve a dispute, or a first-time buyer purchase a home we bring the same level of expertise and care.

Together we are stronger

Because the best way to serve our community is by supporting each other

This isn't about being perfect – it's about giving our absolute best to every client who walks through our door or picks up the phone. Whether we're advising a client on criminal law, helping a family resolve a dispute, or a first-time buyer purchase a home we bring the same level of expertise and care.

Always learning, always growing

Because our community deserves professionals who keep getting better

The law evolves, society changes, and we need to keep pace with both. But this isn't just about staying up to date with legal developments it's about constantly finding better ways to serve our clients and support each other.

Committed to clarity

Because justice shouldn't be complicated or out of reach

Legal issues are stressful enough without adding complex language or unnecessary barriers. Our job is to make the law work for our clients, not the other way around. This means finding practical solutions and explaining them clearly.

Our values are more than words on a page

These values aren't just words they guide us as a firm in making a real difference

When we live these values, we:

  • Help people access to quality legal services and at times for those who might otherwise go

without

  • Support each other in doing meaningful work
  • Create positive change in people's lives

What Our Team Says

“Working at David Gray makes me feel a part of an entity that provides service to the wider community who needs the help and support with challenging life changing matters. I enjoy my job and I feel a big part of helping the firm be Successful”

“My purpose is to provide a good service to clients and ensure we generate money for the business and have returning clients which I love doing.”

“I enjoy my job and feel like I am making a difference.”

“I feel like the work I do makes a positive difference.”

“I love my job here and always have so I'm happy coming in every

Day.”

 

“Good quality work and rewarding aspects to the role.”

 

“I enjoy what I do and do feel a sense of purpose from that.”

“Feel like I am using law to make a difference in people's lives.”

“I really enjoy my role as no client is the same and they all have different personal circumstances/problems. I find it very rewarding to help my clients as they are already going through a difficult time so taking the work load out of their hands makes it easier for them. Most of my clients are very lovely and I usually get good feedback so it's lovely to know I am doing a good job for my clients. I also like coming into the office to see my team, everyone I work with is very lovely and helpful. I always feel like I can ask questions and discuss more complex files with more experienced members of the team.”

“I am passionate about the area of law I am practising in.”

“I recognise that the kind of work that the company undertakes generally, is vital to society.”

 

“We know to a lot of clients we are the person helping them in one of the most difficult times of their life.”

“I often help people due to my role and when I fix things they are very grateful giving me a sense of accomplishment.”

 

“Like me, the firm appears to want to contribute to the local community and specifically clients who may be experiencing difficult times.”

 

“The work I do is meaningful and this gives me a sense of purpose.”

Start your journey here

If you're looking for a career that combines professional excellence with genuine purpose, we'd love to hear from you. At David Gray, you'll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community.

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