Meet The Team
David Hamilton
Director
David Hamilton brings over two decades of unparalleled expertise to his role as a Law Accountant and Director. His career, deeply rooted in the legal profession, showcases a profound commitment to legal accounting, with a particular emphasis on legal fees over the last 13 years. Known for his meticulous approach and in-depth knowledge, David has become a keystone in the field, navigating complex cases with ease and precision.
An active figure in the legal accounting community, David serves as the vice-president at both the local and national levels for the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland and is a member of the Association of Independent Law Accountants. His leadership in these roles demonstrates his dedication to advancing the profession and supporting his peers in their professional development.
David’s journey, from the intricacies of legal accounting to the broader strategy of legal services, reflects his ability to adapt and excel in an evolving industry. He is not just about expertly managing numbers; his leadership extends to shaping the future of the firm and mentoring the next generation of law accountants. Under his guidance, both trainees and experienced professionals find a path to growth and excellence.
Beyond his professional endeavours, David’s world is greatly enriched by his family. As a devoted father, he treasures every moment spent with his children, finding joy and fulfilment in their growth and discoveries. This aspect of his life offers a glimpse into David’s compassionate and supportive side, qualities that extend beyond the office walls. His commitment to his family not only grounds him but also inspires his approach to mentorship and leadership within his professional sphere.
Outside the office, David is a sports enthusiast. A passionate football fan, he enjoys the camaraderie and excitement of the game. His love for sports extends to playing squash and golf, mirroring his professional ethos of constant improvement and precision. David’s leisure activities, whether cheering in a stadium or perfecting a swing on the golf course, reflect his dynamic and well-rounded personality.
David’s leadership style blends formal professionalism with a friendly approach. This balance has fostered an environment where his colleagues can thrive and succeed. His commitment to their development, coupled with his own continuous pursuit of excellence, cements David’s status as not only a skilled law accountant but also a visionary director in the legal accounting field.
Jade Blair
Head of Operations
Jade Blair is Head of Operations at Hamiltons and an experienced Scottish Law Accountant. Having joined Hamiltons as a trainee, she has progressed through the profession to become a highly respected Law Accountant and operational leader within Scotland’s legal costs sector.
As Head of Operations, Jade oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations, drives process improvements, and helps ensure Hamilton Law Accountants continues to deliver accurate, efficient, and client-focused services. Alongside her management responsibilities, she maintains a diverse caseload for a wide range of clients and instruction types.
With extensive experience in judicial work, Jade prepares and negotiates accounts of expenses for both receiving and paying parties across all levels of litigation, from low-value Simple Procedure actions to complex, high-value Court of Session and UK Supreme Court cases. She also has significant expertise in private client feeing across numerous firms throughout Scotland.
Jade completed the SOLAS qualification with Merit and remains actively involved in the wider profession. She currently serves as President of the Glasgow Branch of the Scottish Law Agents Society, supporting the development of Law Accountants and promoting professional excellence across the sector.
Jade is passionate about mentoring and developing future Law Accountants and makes a significant contribution to the training and support of new team members, taking great pride in their progression and success.
Outside of work, Jade enjoys travelling, discovering new places, listening to music, and attending concerts. When she is not busy exploring somewhere new, she can often be found at home with her two Ragdolls, enjoying a good book and listening to Taylor Swift.
Kirsty McGhie
Head of Administration
Kirsty is a highly organised and motivated multi-tasker who is dedicated to providing a quality service to both Hamiltons’ internal team and our clients, with whom she works collaboratively with to ensure a first class service.
She oversees the efficient running of our office administration processes and provides support to our Director and Law Accountants. Having previously worked for many years within a large global organisation, with a proven track record of delivering UK-wide in HR, Learning & Development, and Share Service Management roles, Kirsty brings a wealth of experience in Service Delivery, Project Management, HR & Training practices and team development. She also has many years’ experience in managing teams, contracts and SLA’s, ensuring alignment to business goals.
Kirsty lives in the countryside and likes to make the most of her beautiful surroundings by walking many of the local routes as often as possible. When she is not doing this, you will find her with her friends raising the roof at Rock Choir.
Damien O’Kane
Senior Law Accountant
Damien O’Kane joins our team as Senior Law Accountant. He is a highly effective professional recognised for his commitment and talent for helping clients achieve great results.
With an Honours Degree in Accounting, Damien brings a disciplined, organised, and detail-oriented approach to his work. He is passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge of law accountancy with the wider HLA team, while continuing to develop new skills and further his professional growth within the industry.
Dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence, Damien approaches every challenge with motivation and focus.
Outside of work, Damien is an enthusiastic traveller with a particular love for European cities, where he enjoys exploring local culture, history, and architecture. A lifelong football fan, he often combines his travels with visits to iconic stadiums and remains an avid supporter of his local team, rarely missing a chance to cheer them on throughout the season!
Kasey Manzie
Senior Law Accountant
Kasey graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Business Communication and has now successfully completed her traineeship with us. A respected member of the team, Kasey has built up a caseload of Sheriff Court; All Scotland Personal Injury Court and Executry case work. She continues to support our team in a variety of cases including Court of Session Account.
Kasey is committed to her development and has recently completed her SOLAS course. The team at Hamiltons encourages Kasey daily to put her learning into practice. Kasey also plays a part in mentoring and encouraging our Trainee Law Accountants.
Kasey likes to relax by attending Yoga sessions, walking Barney her cocker spaniel, and reading… that’s when she’s not at the Cinema catching the newest release!
Caitlin Reid
Law Accountant
Caitlin is an extremely focused and target driven individual, who is self-motivated and thrives under pressure.
Caitlin has successfully completed her training programme and is now managing her own caseload, preparing and negotiating accounts of expenses.
Caitlin’s extensive experience in management, customer service, client relations and her degree in International Business and Law assist in meeting both our team and clients high standards.
Caitlin is a big people person, so when she’s not working, she loves spending time with her family and friends. Along with this she is an avid gym goer and loves listening to country music.
Caitlin Timlin
Law Accountant
Caitlin is a highly motivated and dedicated team member who utilises her skills and works diligently to deliver excellent service to our clients. Having completed a Bachelor of Law degree and successfully completing her Law Accountant training programme, she is applying her knowledge to her current role as a Law Accountant.
With years of experience in client management and individual account handling, she now manages her own caseload and is responsible for preparing and negotiating accounts.
Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys watching her football team on the weekends and attending concerts where she loves to sing her heart out, especially to Taylor Swift.
Ruth MacDonald
Law Accountant
Ruth, a highly organised and self-motivated team member, is dedicated to delivering first class work for our clients. With a completed apprenticeship in customer service and extensive experience in this field, Ruth’s strong communication skills shine through in her interactions with our clients and the building of strong effective relationships. Ruth has now fully completed her SOLAS course and qualifications which allows her to now use her new developed skills within her role.
Ruth has successfully completed her training programme and now confidently manages her own caseload. Ruth is confident that her passion for law and accounting, coupled with her customer service expertise from previous roles and new developed experience, skills and qualifications will help her succeed with the team and our client’s high standards.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Ruth loves spending quality time with family and friends. In her free time, she frequents the gym during the week and enjoys nice meals out and leisurely local walks when the weather permits.
Ciara McKinley
Trainee Law Accountant
Ciara is a determined and hard-working team-member who is keen to use her skills and knowledge from both her Bachelor of Law degree and her experience from customer facing positions, in her new role as a Trainee Law Accountant within Hamiltons. Ciara is full of energy and is eager to work with our team to successfully complete her law accountancy training programme. She is committed to advancing her skills and knowledge and is very much looking forward to starting her SOLAS training this year. With four years of experience in leading customer service teams, Ciara is excited to build effective working relationships with our clients.
Outside of work, Ciara is a big people person who enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also finds joy in assisting her mum with her dance school and staying active by going to the gym and keeping fit.
Craig McLennan
Trainee Law Accountant
Craig holds a First-Class BA Business Degree, which provides a solid foundation in various aspects of business and finance, alongside some of the baser fundamentals of law. After graduating, he took some time to carefully consider his career path while continuing to work in retail. Starting his career in Retail at 17, Craig has gained and honed extensive experience in customer service and quality and has developed strong teamwork and communication skills. Now, as a Trainee Law Accountant, Craig applies the discipline and drive developed over the years to his current role, with a strong commitment to professional growth and a desire to achieve the SOLAS qualification and successfully complete our training programme.
Outside of work, Craig stays active by regularly going to the gym and playing golf, where he is a member of a local course. He also has a background in Scottish Pipe Band Snare Drumming and enjoys both playing and teaching this skill. Whilst he still religiously watches football, golf has become his preferred sport to play! The focus and self-improvement Craig pursues in his personal life directly translate into his approach to his career, where he is eager to progress and make a meaningful contribution to both Hamiltons and our Clients.
Jack Watson
Trainee Law Accountant
Jack recently joined Hamiltons as a Trainee Law Accountant. After graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA (Hons) in Accounting he gained five years’ experience in the hospitality sector as a supervisor chef, where he demonstrated strong leadership and the ability to perform under pressure.
Jack is eager to learn from those who have completed our trainee programme before him. His strong attention to details and his ability to quickly grasp new concepts will be key as he develops his skillset and grows towards a successful career within the law accountancy profession.
Outside of work, Jack plays for his local football team, Cumbernauld United, and enjoys keeping active through the gym and running. He also values spending quality time with family and friends.
Amy Watson
Trainee Law Accountant
Amy has recently joined Hamiltons as a Trainee Law Accountant. After graduating with a degree in Business Law and Finance, she gained valuable customer service experience, developing strong teamwork and adaptability skills through her roles in retail.
She is passionate about building her career in law accountancy and is excited to learn from our experienced team. Amy enjoys tackling challenges and is committed to developing both personally and professionally as she embarks on her training & development path within Hamiltons.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and exploring new places on city breaks.
Sharron Mullady
Senior Administrator
With years of experience in administrative and supervisory roles, Sharron brings extensive knowledge and expertise to Hamiltons Law Accountants. Her record of streamlining administrative tasks and processes enhances our backroom support to both our team and clients.
Sharron’s commitment to excellence and her proactive approach are perfectly aligned with our values and goals. In addition to her administrative skills, Sharron has years of experience in the social care sector and is passionate about building strong relationships and helping others.
In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, relaxing with her family, and listening to music.
Megan Neilly
Marketing & Content Lead
Megan is the Marketing & Content Lead at Hamiltons Law Accountants, where she oversees the firm’s digital marketing, content creation, and event promotion. Holding a bachelor’s degree in marketing, she plays a key role in strengthening our organisation’s online presence through website management, content development, email marketing, social media campaigns, and conference coordination.
Working closely with the Leadership Team and our Law Accountancy Experts, Megan creates engaging and informative content that helps our clients better understand the complexities of law accountancy. She also supports our conference exhibitions, speaking engagements, networking events, and client engagement initiatives, all of which help to connect our clients with expert advice and industry developments.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find Megan trying out a new gym class, singing along to Taylor Swift, or searching for the best brunch spots with friends. She enjoys keeping up with the latest social media trends, discovering new places to visit, and making the most of her weekends with family and friends.
Mari-Louise Graham
Senior Administrator
Mari-Louise is a Senior Administrator here at Hamiltons Law Accountants, bringing years of support experience within the legal sector and a strong background in customer service. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for delivering excellence, maintaining high standards and ensuring clients across Scotland receive a responsive and supportive experience.
Mari-Louise brings a positive, proactive approach to all she does and thrives in fast-paced environments, where attention to detail and adaptability are key.
Outside of work, Mari-Louise is a busy mum who enjoys keeping active through regular gym sessions and supporting her two children in their football activities. She values spending quality time with family and friends.