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Thorntons Law LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

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Thorntons Law LLP

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We advise high net worth individuals and families on the preservation, structuring, and transfer of wealth across generations, providing clear, strategic guidance at every stage of life.

As one of Scotland’s leading full-service legal and property firms, we bring together specialist expertise across private client, tax, and property disciplines to deliver tailored, cohesive solutions aligned to your personal and financial objectives. Our approach is collaborative and considered, ensuring that complex matters are managed seamlessly and with absolute discretion.

We regularly act as part of multi-jurisdictional advisory teams, supporting clients with Scottish elements of international succession planning. Our expertise includes Scottish forced heirship, wills, and continuing and welfare powers of attorney, as well as the establishment and administration of trusts and the management of estate administration, including the Scottish confirmation process.

Our private client lawyers are accredited members of STEP and are widely recognised for their technical excellence and depth of experience. With access to our network of offices, alongside flexible remote support, we remain accessible while maintaining the highest standards of personal service.

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Private Wealth Law - Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The private client team at Thorntons advises on wills, trusts and tax planning. The team also advises on executry administration and lasting powers of attorney.

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Strengths

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  • Thorntons has a good knowledge of the sector and its clients. The firm has a willingness to listen to client aims and objectives and take their points on board in devising a solution.

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  • I have always found the wider team at Thorntons to be very helpful, friendly and efficient. This reinforces the perception that Thorntons Law is an excellent and well-run law practice.

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  • There are a number of specialists within the team at Thorntons, but despite the size of the firm, they retain a personal approach to clients.

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  • I am extremely confident in Thorntons' ability, knowledge and experience at handling all levels of enquiries referred to them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Gardiner
    Chris Gardiner

    Chris Gardiner

    Chris Gardiner advises high net worth, international families on estate planning issues including tax advisory and trust creation matters.

    • Chris is an exceptional private client solicitor, he understands the family dynamics well, and brings a commercial awareness and vision to clients that is rare.

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    • Chris is very personable, very enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He has very good interpersonal skills. He is able to relate to clients at all levels.

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    • Chris is very professional and compassionate.

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  • Magnus Mackay
    Magnus Mackay

    Magnus Mackay

    Magnus Mackay handles executory and estate planning matters, often on behalf of clients with large property portfolios.

    • Magnus has the knowledge and temperament for the type of work he does.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Magnus has always been very understanding and helpful in all matters he has assisted me with. He is very knowledgeable across a range of areas and was able to recommend colleagues if required. He is a very good solicitor.

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  • Rachel Anderson
    Rachel Anderson

    Rachel Anderson

    Rachel Anderson advises on executory and estate planning matters including wills, powers of attorney and tax planning.

    • Rachel is very communicative. She will always take time to listen to our questions and provide a thorough response, ensuring all points are understood.

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  • Stuart Mackie
    Stuart Mackie

    Stuart Mackie

    Stuart Mackie advises on a variety of private wealth matters including trust creation and administration, agricultural property relief and business property relief from Inheritance Tax, and succession planning.

    • Stuart Mackie is very thoughtful and gives crisp summaries. What sets him apart is that he gives an opinion, as opposed to giving options. He gets off the fence.

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    • I have the highest regard for Stuart's knowledge and experience across all aspects of private client legal work.

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