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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Scotland

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Disputes - Scotland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn advises private clients on complex matters, often involving cross-border issues. The team has a strong reputation across Scotland.
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Strengths

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn has an excellent subject matter knowledge and awareness of wider issues. The level of service provided to clients is also excellent.

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn has a really nice way with clients and understands their problems. The firm is also good at bringing other team members in to help.

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  • The firm has proven itself to be adaptable to dealing with layered strategies that are component parts to a bigger-picture journey for the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris McGill
    Chris McGill

    Chris McGill

    Chris McGill is very well regarded for his commerciality and client service. He advises on trusts, estates and succession planning, and his clients include high net worth families and trustees.

    • Chris is caring, thoughtful, sensible and intellectually strong.

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  • Gillian Campbell
    Gillian Campbell

    Gillian Campbell

    Gillian Campbell advises on wills, trusts and tax planning. Her clients include business owners and landowners, charities and trustees.

    • Gillian is a true professional, who is extremely knowledgeable and is very commercially aware with a real focus on the bigger picture.

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    • Gillian is an excellent lawyer who guided us towards the right trusts for our family whilst giving us every option.

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    • Gillian is quite frankly outstanding. She is so approachable and helpful.

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  • Eleanor Kerr
    Eleanor Kerr

    Eleanor Kerr

    Eleanor Kerr is head of the Glasgow private wealth and tax team. She is well regarded by sources for her client service.

    • Eleanor has always demonstrated professionalism and excellent client engagement.

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    • Eleanor is always very clear, thorough and helpful with everything we do together.

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  • Alexis Graham
    Alexis Graham

    Alexis Graham

    Alexis Graham advises on tax, trust and estate planning matters. Graham has particular expertise in charity law.

    • She builds trust quickly with new clients and does not shirk the difficult conversations. Alexis is a good communicator and quickly pinpoints the key concerns and advice for clients.

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  • Douglas Sinclair
    Douglas Sinclair

    Douglas Sinclair

    Douglas Sinclair advises on succession planning matters. Sinclair is a chartered tax adviser as well as a solicitor, and advises on trusts, estates and tax planning work.

    • What distinguishes Douglas is his ability to distil complicated issues into clear, easily understandable advice, combined with a high degree of technical competence. He is highly reliable, takes initiative, and is proactive in ensuring matters progress smoothly, particularly in the face of time-critical deadlines.

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  • Malcolm Rust
    Malcolm Rust

    Malcolm Rust

    Malcolm Rust advises on tax, trust and succession planning. Rust leads the charities team at Shepherd and Wedderburn.

    • Malcolm is one of the most able people I have worked with. He is great with solutions and options.

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  • Keith McLaren
    Keith McLaren

    Keith McLaren

    Keith McLaren advises high net worth clients on private wealth matters.

    • Keith really takes the time to understand you, rather than just the current issue.

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    • Keith is very personable, understands the demands of clients and offers robust and trusted advice.

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    • Keith's wisdom and professionalism have provided me with peace of mind.

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