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Private Wealth Law - Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

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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.

Strengths

Shepherd and Wedderburn provides quality professional advice and has the ability to explain complex matters.

Shepherd and Wedderburn showcases professionalism, knowledge and skill, along with good communication.

The Shepherd and Wedderburn team is technically very strong in complex areas such is Inheritance Tax planning, pension planning and gifting.

The Shepherd and Wedderburn team has strong interpersonal skills, strong legal knowledge and good communication skills.

The firm has a high degree of technical knowledge, an excellent team to support the fee earners and most importantly a clear commitment to providing the highest level of client service and experience.

Notable practitioners

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 highly skilled and knowledgeable, but sensitive to client needs and can bring empathy to conversations with clients.

 

Chris McGill is very good with clients and at developing a rapport.

 

Chris is an extremely diligent practitioner.

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

 

Gillian has a great deal of experience and knowledge, and communicates with clients in a clear, professional and friendly manner.

 

Gillian Campbell's advice is clear, concise and complete.

 

Gillian inspires confidence and trust, explains everything in easy to understand terms and takes the time to thoroughly understand our circumstances and needs.

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

Eleanor is very good. She is forward thinking and very attentive to clients' needs.

 

Eleanor Kerr lives and breathes client care.

 

Eleanor Kerr looks to deliver an excellent client experience.

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

 

Alexis is a superlative practitioner who has excellent technical and client care skills.

 

Alexis is an accomplished solicitor with a strong grasp of her subject matter. She breaks down complex issues in a manner that leaves clients well informed and confident.

 

Alexis Graham is very client focused and engaging.

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

 

Malcolm is a highly diligent practitioner who goes out of his way to understand the full picture with clients, covering all angles.

 

Malcolm is a very engaging individual who cares deeply about his clients and colleagues.

 

Malcolm Rust is professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.

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.
 

Douglas is very knowledgeable, patient and clear. He is a pleasure to deal with.

 

Douglas Sinclair is very competent in his tax knowledge and makes it easy for clients to understand.

 

The advice that Douglas has given us has always placed us in the most efficient tax position possible, whilst also keeping the next generation in mind. His knowledge is quite extraordinary.

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