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Private Wealth Law - Aberdeen and surrounds
What the Team is Known For
The Blackadders team advises on wills and estates, among other private client matters. Sources praise the team's client service.
Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Aberdeen and surrounds
Band 2
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(01224) 588913Department profile
Blackadders LLP
Department profile | Blackadders LLP
Private Wealth Law
Strengths
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The Blackadders team are extremely helpful and efficient.
The client service at Blackadders is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble, with almost immediate replies to emails that answer any of our questions and concerns.
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The private client department at Blackadders are extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of IHT planning and show particular expertise in dealing with exempt and non-exempt beneficiaries.
Blackadders pay great attention to detail, demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and tailor to our requirements to produce a bespoke strategy for us.
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Blackadders are open and clear in communication with clients. The team are very good at explaining legal concepts.
The Blackadders team are extremely helpful and efficient.
The client service at Blackadders is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble, with almost immediate replies to emails that answer any of our questions and concerns.
The private client department at Blackadders are extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of IHT planning and show particular expertise in dealing with exempt and non-exempt beneficiaries.
Blackadders pay great attention to detail, demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and tailor to our requirements to produce a bespoke strategy for us.
Blackadders are open and clear in communication with clients. The team are very good at explaining legal concepts.
Notable Practitioners
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Laura McDowall
Laura McDowall has considerable experience advising high net worth clients on a range of private client issues.
I find Laura to be an excellent and knowledgeable lawyer who has a wealth of knowledge in many fields. When you schedule a call or meeting with Laura, you know you’re not going to be let down.
Laura McDowall is professional in all aspects.
Laura is an excellent lawyer and delivers her services in a very efficient and friendly manner.
Karen Phillips
Karen Phillips is a partner in the Blackadders private client team who advises on estate and tax planning matters.
Karen is outstanding. I can always rely on her to assist my clients and I am never afraid to recommend her knowing that the service she provides is second to none.
Karen Phillips is highly professional.
Karen is outstanding at dealing with clients and providing a fair-value service.
John Dargie
John Dargie heads the firm's private client practice in Aberdeen. He advises clients on wills, trusts and asset protection matters as well as incapacity-related mandates.
John gives me the support, confidence and professional guidance that I need.
John Dargie is a pleasure to deal with. He has a great work ethic and is highly professional, but also has a great sense of humour.
John Dargie is very personable, informative and expert in dealing with codicil and power of attorney needs.
Robyn Lee
Robyn Lee is a director at Blackadders and advises high net worth clients on trusts, incapacity work, tax and succession planning.
Robyn has great expertise and is very client-centric.
Robyn Lee is an absolute pleasure to deal with. She demonstrates great in-depth knowledge of the subject matter while displaying a very warm and approachable personality.
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