
By Alex Garioch
April 25, 2025

Alex Garioch is a Solicitor Advocate and Partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team. He specialises in contentious construction and commercial dispute resolution.
As a Solicitor Advocate of 10 years standing, he has substantial advocacy experience. He regularly litigates within the courts as well as in arbitrations. He also regularly represents clients in adjudications, a form of dispute resolution at which he is particularly adept. His practice covers construction disputes as well as a wide range of disputes arising from commercial contracts.
Before joining Gilson Gray, Alex had been with his previous firm for a period of 18 years, during which time he had developed his team (all of whom are now part of the Gilson Gray team) and latterly been appointed Head of Litigation.
Aside from work, Alex is married with five children. He plays and coaches football as well as being a keen golfer.
What others say:
“an impressive court room performer with a tenacious ability in cross examination”
“a skilled tactician in dispute situations who takes the time to understand his client’s business and objectives”
“a lawyer who understands how to properly interpret contracts and convey his arguments in a persuasive manner”
“Shuhel Ahmed excellent solicitor
Shuhel dealt with my investment purchase and was so thorough and quick. He had everything sorted and ready within 3 weeks! Highly recommend him, always available for a call as well when I needed him to explain things in more detail.”
“Can’t thank Gilson Gray enough for helping me sell my buy to let flat in Broughty Ferry. Right from the start when the Estate Agency team carried out the initial market appraisal, then the sales team took over & I received regular feedback. Huge thanks to the Legal team who dealt with the legals & kept me updated until my property sold.”
Steven Eckett was referred by one of his colleagues Ashley Baber, who I had previously dealt with on a failed house purchase. Steven assisted me with an employment issue and throughout our dealings he was very approachable and always replied to correspondence and calls swiftly. He gave great advice and helped me reach a decision I was happy with. I would highly recommend Gilson Gray and especially Ashley Baber and Steven Eckett. They are a law firm that really does care about their clients and I feel very grateful that I had their assistance. They will be my go to now for all things legal. Thanks Ashley and Steven 🙂
Ranny is approachable, supportive and took the time to really understand both our current position and future goals. His advice during the financial scoping process was thoughtful, practical and clearly tailored to our context. He is also an excellent communicator, explaining financial considerations in a way that was accessible and easy to understand for people without a finance background. A pleasure to work with throughout, and I would highly recommend him.
Ranald is a highly professional and approachable adviser who fully understand both my current circumstances and future goals. His supportive manner, clear communication and thoughtful advice throughout the process provided real reassurance and confidence. I would confidently recommend Ranald to anyone seeking dependable and well considered guidance.
Ranald has been totally professional throughout our meetings. His breadth of knowledge about the pensions market and various options has been very helpful. Cannot recommend him highly enough. Excellent service.
“The Property Manager arrived promptly & discussed the selling process in great detail. I was very happy with the promotion video & property photographs. The sales team kept me updated with viewers feedback. Will use Gilson Gray again”
“I recently sold my property through Gilson Gray Aberdeen and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The property sales manager was absolutely amazing – professional, friendly and always quick to respond, which made me feel completely supported throughout the process. I was then passed on to the conveyancing and solicitor team, who kept everything running smoothly and made the legal side feel straightforward and stress-free. The marketing of my home was also handled brilliantly. The photographer they use is incredibly talented and the photos really showed my property at its best, helping it stand out on the market. Overall, the whole team put in a great effort to make my house look attractive to buyers and to keep the sale as hassle-free as possible. I would happily recommend Gilson Gray to anyone looking to sell their home.”
I contacted Steven Eckett at Gilson Gray to deal with a matter concerning an employment matter following a redundancy. The matter was handled in a very professional and timely manner and with a successful outcome. I was given good advice at all times and Steven responded to queries and shared correspondence quickly. I have no hesitation in recommending Steven and the services of Gilson Gray.
Sharan and her team were exceptional from start to finish. She made me feel at ease and explained each step of the process. Thank you Sharan, I whole heartedly recommend Gilson Gray to anyone seeking legal representation.
We engaged Steven Eckett to support Blueprint Design Company Limited during a critical period of employment contract review, in light of forthcoming changes in UK employment legislation, and amid a broader business transition. Steven provided clear, pragmatic and highly responsive advice throughout. His ability to distil complex employment matters into precise, actionable guidance gave us the confidence to proceed with the drafting and issuance of updated contracts, as well as the management of sensitive employee engagement processes. Of particular note was Steven’s handling of a challenging individual case where contractual discussions were repeatedly contested and accompanied by inaccurate interpretations and AI-generated rebuttals. His measured, evidence-based approach ensured that the company’s position was robustly validated, enabling us to address and resolve the situation efficiently. His timely interventions directly contributed to the withdrawal of unfounded claims, supporting a controlled and professional outcome during a high-risk phase of employment. Throughout our interactions, Steven consistently demonstrated exceptional clarity, speed of response, and sound commercial judgement. His support materially reduced the burden on management and ensured that the process remained structured, compliant and proportionate. We would not hesitate to recommend Steven Eckett and Gilson Gray (England) Ltd for employment law support, particularly where clarity, responsiveness and practical delivery are essential.
Gilson Gray couldn’t have been more helpful while assisting me.
The communication and timely updates never left me in the dark and they were a pleasure to deal with.
Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
Gilson Gray is extremely customer focused and knowledgeable about the long term letting market in Fife. Pauline has provided pragmatic advice and has an extensive networks of trades to support realising your property’s potential. Tenant in place within 6 weeks of advertising and follow up tweaks handled quickly and efficiently. A real pleasure to work with, thank you!
Had a great experience with an employment lawyer called Steven, he really went the extra mile to help me with comms to my ex employer and make sure I understood my situation well and got the best package possible.
Juliet Cameron was incredibly helpful in finding new tenants for my flat. She was able to find great tenants quickly. She is always easy to contact and is lovely to deal with.
I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Gilson Gray. Tracy McAlpine in particular, along with her team, were phenomenal throughout the entire process. They were extremely professional and managed to turn around my sale and purchase faster than anything I’ve previously experienced. I work in financial services and have dealt with many solicitors over the years, and I can confidently say that no one knows their stuff better than Tracy and her team. Their fees are also very reasonable, which is an added bonus. I will be recommending Tracy to any of my clients who are considering buying or selling property, particularly those purchasing a new build.
“Deborah at Gilson Gray was an absolute pleasure to deal with during our recent house sale and purchase. From start to finish we valued her professional guidance, friendliness to deal with and timely communication which resulted in a super quick turnaround. We always felt Deborah was invested in our situation, even when we decided the time wasn’t quite right for us to sell 6 months previously. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Deborah and Gilson Gray to anybody looking for the highest quality estate agency service.”
“Fantastic customer service – was kept informed regularly throughout the selling process. Karen McMillan was excellent at helping us understand the process and at giving advice on how to proceed when an offer was made.”
“Lisa England is the letting agent for my new flat. She has been so helpful and responsive as I’ve been settling in I can’t imagine having a better person to work with! Thank You Lisa!”
“If you are looking for property managing services in Edinburgh and East Lothian I cannot recommend Gilson Gray highly enough. Lisa England has been managing a property I let out in Edinburgh for several years now and I can’t praise her highly enough! She is warm, friendly and has excellent communication skills. She always attentive and quick to reply. She is thoughtful and highly skilled, capable of acting on her own initiative and taking both my needs and the needs of the tenants into account at all times. If this sounds like high praise then I’ve communicated effectively – it’s meant to be!”
“From the onset Gilson Grey with Deborah Bonner has been first class. From our first meeting at the property she has been so helpful, informative and professional. The advert pictures and video tour was excellent. She attended to the viewings and all things needed to complete the sale. Highly recommended.”
“This flat has been an absolute dream for me while I’ve lived in Dundee and though I’ve had problems you have been nothing but stellar and accommodating.”
We’re first-time buyers and “fantastic” would be an understatement for Paul Critchley who held our hands every step of the way throughout this extremely complex conveyancing process. He was always looking out for our interests. His attention to detail was impressive and he picked up on every minute detail that would matter to us as new owners and broke all complex concepts down for us in layman’s terms in conversations and also in a summary report right before we exchanged contracts. We never had any doubts about him and his quality work gave us complete peace of mind. His turnaround time was lightning fast and he was always there on the other end of the line to address our queries and concerns and he responded very quickly to our e-mails. The level of service and the quality of his work have been nothing short of outstanding and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul’s services to anyone looking to buy/sell. We’ll definitely go through Paul again if and when we’re buying a second home.
“Fantastic and effective marketing approach. Very professional and efficient engagement overall. Highly recommended.”