About Beltrami & Company, Glasgow Solicitors & Criminal Lawyers

Beltrami & Company was founded in 1958 by Joseph Beltrami with a vision of providing the clients with an approachable and specialised legal service attaining standards of excellence. Today, this unique vision is stronger than ever and a dedicated team of professionals are committed to striving to achieve the very highest standards of success.

The firm is described as having an 'unrivalled reputation in Glasgow' and today, are managed by Murray Macara QC and Gary McAteer, Solicitor-Advocate. Both are Solicitor-Advocates, respected throughout the profession who can appear in every court in Scotland. This allows clients to benefit from a continuity of service that is rarely offered in criminal practices, from an exceptionally talented team of professionals.

Murray Macara QC was one of the first criminal Queen's Counsel Solicitor-Advocates to be appointed in Scotland.

About our Glasgow Solicitors & Criminal Lawyers

Beltrami & Company have a team of six professional lawyers working from the Glasgow office. Simon Whyte, also a Solicitor-Advocate, and Solicitors Urfan Dar, Antonia Crawford and Alan Gravelle, represent clients throughout Courts, Panels, Tribunals and Committees across Scotland. Whether you are due to appear at the District Court, the Sheriff Court, the High Court of Justiciary, the Court of Appeal, or an other non-criminal forum where you require to be represented, Beltrami and Company offers an exemplary service across all forums.

Recognition & Awards

Beltrami and Company are a Recommended Law Firm (2009 and 2010), with Murray Macara QC winning a highly acclaimed individual award: (Advocates Choice) Solicitor at the Law Awards 2009. This recognition amongst his peers is proof of his privileged standing within the legal community. Our principle specialism is in criminal law but we regularly undertake work in a variety of legal disciplines.

In The Herald's 2010 review the following comments were made:-

"Beltrami & Co, which enjoys a strong legal aid practice, has upheld its first-class reputation by advising and representing on a variety of complex criminal issues. Murray Macara and Gary McAteer are greatly valued for their versatile skills."

"Beltrami & Co's stellar reputation for criminal defence work continues to earn Legal 500's top placement in Glasgow. The two big names at the firm are Murray Macara, now a QC, and Gary McAteer."

The Herald ranked Murray Macara at number 1 in its list of criminal practitioners across Scotland, Gary McAteer was ranked third. This is an astonishing achievement as no other criminal firm in Scotland had more than one partner ranked in the top 5, and reflects the high regard that Beltrami and Company enjoys across the country.

Areas of Expertise

Murder, Attempted Murder, Culpable Homicide, Assault and Serious Assault, Culpable & Reckless Conduct, Breach of Peace, Public Disorder, Sectarian/Racial Offences, Vandalism, Domestic Abuse Cases, Theft, Fraud, Embezzlement, Identity Fraud, Robbery/Burglary, Reset, Firearms, Offensive Weapons, Sexual Offences including Rape, Misuse and Possession of Drugs, Road Traffic, Perjury, Contempt of Court, Money Laundering, Tax & Benefit Investigations, Juveniles, Customs & Excise, Police Custody & Interviews, Taxi License Suspension, Proceeds of Crime, Terrorism, Private Prosecutions, Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice and much more.