Our Team - Purdie & Co

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Struan Douglas LLB Dip LP NP WS Managing Director, Solicitor, Notary Public

Struan is the firm's Managing Director and has worked at Purdie & Co since we opened in 1998. He is a solicitor and has been assisting clients in buying and selling houses in and around Edinburgh since 1989.

Kirsten Olverman LLB Hons Dip LP NP. Director, Solicitor, Notary Public

Kirsten is one of our Directors and joined Purdie & Co in 2018. She has been a fully-qualified Solicitor in Scotland since 2008 and spent the first portion of her career in the criminal and civil courts. Whilst an Edinburgh native, she now has considerable experience in conveyancing, assisting clients in buying and selling houses throughout Scotland. Kirsten takes an enormous amount of pride in providing a high-quality but friendly service to her clients and making the conveyancing process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Kirsten is also an enrolled Solicitor in England & Wales.

Nicki Douglas Senior Property Manager

Nicki joined the firm in 2003 and co-ordinates our Property department as a Property Manager. Nicki can advise you on the local market and is able to co-ordinate the marketing of your property from initial valuation through to acceptance of an offer.

Iain Ogilvie Property Manager

Iain is one of our Property Managers and rejoined Purdie & Co in 2014. Iain has a wide knowledge of the local market and will assist you with the marketing of your property from your first enquiry, through to acceptance of a successful offer.

Nicky Gibson Legal Secretary

Nicky is one of Purdie & Co's longest serving members of staff and has been with the firm since it first opened its doors in 1998, carrying out work as a legal secretary. Nicky also runs our reception desk with Cherise Wood.

Pat Thomson Legal Secretary

Pat joined Purdie & Co in 2014, having worked previously in Edinburgh firms. She brings considerable legal secretarial experience to the firm. Pat can also assist with any general or property enquiries when you contact the office.

Cherise Wood Legal Secretary

Cherise joined Purdie & Co in 2011 and is an experienced legal secretary with many years in the role. Cherise normally helps run the reception desk along with Nicky Gibson and can assist with any general or property enquiries.