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Brodies LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Aberdeen and surrounds


Brodies LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Aberdeen and surrounds

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For
Brodies has a strong reputation across Scotland for its private client expertise. The team is able to advise on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Strengths

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  • Brodies' solicitors are knowledgeable and have great personalities, making them a joy to work with as clients and technical advisers.

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  • Brodies is first class in its offering. The team is exceptionally competent.

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  • The Brodies team is first class. They are very professional and accommodating.

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  • Brodies' strengths are their excellence of analysis, creative problem solving, understanding the client and speed of delivery, without loss of precision.

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  • Brodies have a thorough understanding of our situation and goals and give excellent advice based on this, followed by speedy implementation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAlan Barr
    Senior StatespeopleAlan Barr

    Alan Barr

    Alan Barr is extremely well regarded for his experience in private client matters.
    • Alan is very personable and a well-respected technical expert.

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    • Alan has an incredible reputation and set of skills.

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    • Alan Barr is in a league of his own in terms of his legal knowledge.

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  • Band 2Mark Stewart
    Band 2Mark Stewart

    Mark Stewart

    Mark Stewart advises on complex private client matters. Stewart leads the firm's personal and family practice group, and divides his time between the firm's Aberdeen and Inverness offices.

    • Mark is a first-class private client solicitor who has his clients at the heart of everything he does, from the quality of the advice to the level of service and the overall experience.

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    • Mark is inordinately wise. He is really measured, professional, knowledgeable and very approachable. He is absolutely top notch.

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    • Mark Stewart is very knowledgeable and clear in his explanations, enabling clients to clearly understand the options and implications of any advice given.

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  • Band 1Norman Kennedy
    Band 1Norman Kennedy

    Norman Kennedy

    Norman Kennedy advises on complex private client matters. He is extremely well regarded among sources for his client service.
    • Norman is a very capable private client lawyer. He is very impressive and has good commercial awareness and vision.

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    • As Norman is a chartered accountant as well as a solicitor, he has a deep understanding of the financial issues of legal advice. His style puts clients at ease, even when dealing with complex issues.

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    • Norman continues to impress our clients and team. He is always quick to respond and has an excellent supporting team to work with clients and advisers.

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  • Band 1Richard Pike
    Band 1Richard Pike

    Richard Pike

    Richard Pike represents clients in complex contentious trust and estate matters. Pike is noted for his work in complex litigation.

    • Richard's ability to grasp the intricacies of our sector in such detail is truly remarkable, and he has made a significant difference in how effectively our needs were addressed.

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    • Richard has always been a problem solver. He gives clear advice and tries to mediate a solution where possible.

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  • Band 1Susanne Batchelor
    Band 1Susanne Batchelor

    Susanne Batchelor

    Susanne Batchelor is well regarded for her technical knowledge and client service skills.
    • Susanne Batchelor leads matters knowledgeably and pragmatically.

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    • Susanne is excellent. She is fantastic with clients, builds great rapport and provides first-class delivery.

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    • Susanne is very competent, knowledgeable and aware of our needs. She is well experienced and exudes confidence, which breeds confidence in us as clients.

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    • Susanne goes above and beyond to be a trusted partner. I enjoy her down-to-earth attitude and the way this comes over to clients.

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  • Band 2Leigh Gould
    Band 2Leigh Gould

    Leigh Gould

    Leigh Gould in the Aberdeen office handles complex tax and succession planning work, charities and partnership matters, and family investment companies.
    • Leigh Gould is very good. She is sharp, technical and very approachable.

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    • It is always a pleasure to work with Leigh.

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  • Band 2Nick Marshall
    Band 2Nick Marshall

    Nick Marshall

    Nick Marshall is a partner in the firm's private client practice. He routinely advises clients on wills, trusts and asset protection matters.
    • Nick is very pleasant to deal with, commercially minded and a good lawyer.

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    • Nick Marshall has strong knowledge of cross-border issues.

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  • Band 3Angela McCulloch
    Band 3Angela McCulloch

    Angela McCulloch

    Angela McCulloch regularly advises high net worth individuals and their families, trustees, executors and financial institutions on all aspects of private wealth law.
    • I highly recommend Angela for her exceptional legal expertise and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcome.

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    • Angela is excellent to deal with. She is able to explain relatively complex issues clearly and is happy to answer questions.

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    • Angela McCulloch is an expert in her field, and leads a strong team of lawyers.

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  • Band 4Emily Pike
    Band 4Emily Pike

    Emily Pike

    Emily Pike has a growing reputation for advising on wills, trusts and estate planning matters.

    • Emily Pike is superb. She carefully sought to understand our situation resulting in our complete trust in her advice and guidance. She professionally, patiently and clearly responded to every query.

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    • Emily combines evident expertise with strong relatable communication skills.

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  • Band 4Hayley Robertson
    Band 4Hayley Robertson

    Hayley Robertson

    Hayley Robertson advises high net worth individuals, trustees and executors on all aspects of private wealth law.

    • Hayley is technical and very commercial.

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    • Hayley is a very good lawyer. She is a great team player and is very well rounded.

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    • Hayley Robertson is extremely hard working and very capable. She is an excellent private client lawyer.

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