
Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Scotland
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About
Provided by Murray Beith Murray LLP
Murray Beith Murray is one of Scotland’s longest-established private client law firms, tracing its origins back more than 175 years. The firm has built an enduring reputation for discretion, personal service and specialist expertise in wealth management, succession and estate planning for families, individuals and landed estates.
MBM advises clients across the UK and overseas on matters including wills, powers of attorneys, executries, tax advice and compliance, and asset protection with, notably, one of the largest trust portfolios in Scotland. The firm combines a strong Edinburgh base with English-qualified lawyers and a growing London client list, reflecting its cross-border capability.
MBM’s private client team represents the firm’s core business specialising in providing advice which is complex, high-net-worth and which, oftentimes, involves more than one jurisdiction. The firm has, for decades, supported private clients in protecting their assets, with a focus on succession planning from one generation to the next. The private client team works closely alongside the firm’s property teams which specialise in advising on residential, rural and commercial property interests.
Headquartered in Edinburgh, MBM’s client base has grown from its long-established reputation and the firm now handles affairs for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, business owners, landowning families, farming clients, and estates both North and South of the Border.
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Strengths
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Murray Beith Murray offers excellent client service. Instructions and enquiries are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthThe Murray Beith Murray team is very experienced and provides an excellent level of technical knowledge.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthMurray Beith Murray gives good, clear, timely communication and the team is understanding and empathetic.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthThey take time to really get to know their clients and their priorities, giving careful thought to protecting their interests. They are practical, reliable, detail orientated and personable.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Andrew Paterson
Andrew Paterson advises on trusts and estate planning as well as handling contentious trusts and executry matters.
I feel Andrew adds a personable touch to the services offered. He is always the first name that springs to mind for us.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthWe feel very lucky to be under Andrew's wing. He is aware, astute, understanding and highly experienced.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthAndrew is very good. He is technical and very forward-thinking.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Peter Shand
Peter Shand advises high net worth individuals on a range of private client matters including tax matters, trusts and administration of executries. Peter really cares about his clients. He has an excellent relationship with them and has taken care to get to know them so he is fully aware of their priorities both professionally and personally.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthPeter Shand is very experienced and technically very competent. He has the ability to see things from the client's perspective and provide advice that is very unique to the individual's needs.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
Ranked Individuals at Murray Beith Murray LLP (3)
Members
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Alec Stewart

Fraser Scott

Sophie Napier

Adam Swayne

Ben Montgomery

Kara McCormick

Rheanna Maclennan


Murray Beith Murray LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 High Net Worth 2025
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds
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