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Blackadders LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Aberdeen and surrounds

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Blackadders LLP

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Private Wealth Law - Aberdeen and surrounds

Band 2

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.

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Strengths

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  • The Blackadders team are extremely helpful and efficient.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Laura McDowall
    Laura McDowall

    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.

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    • Laura McDowall is professional in all aspects.

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    • Laura is an excellent lawyer and delivers her services in a very efficient and friendly manner.

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  • Karen Phillips
    Karen Phillips

    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.

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    • Karen Phillips is highly professional.

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    • Karen is outstanding at dealing with clients and providing a fair-value service.

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  • John Dargie
    John Dargie

    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.

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    • 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.

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    • John Dargie is very personable, informative and expert in dealing with codicil and power of attorney needs.

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  • Robyn Lee
    Robyn Lee

    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.

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    • 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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