Alan Barr

Career

Alan is Head of Personal Tax Planning and one of Scotland's most respected private client and tax practitioners. Based in Edinburgh, he advises a broad range of clients on all aspects of personal and business tax, including estate planning, capital taxes, and land and buildings transaction tax. As co-author of Drafting Wills in Scotland, the leading text on wills in the jurisdiction, Alan has contributed extensively to key publications and is a sought-after speaker at major professional seminars. He has served on the Law Society of Scotland's Tax Law Committee and chairs its Trust and Succession Committee. Alan has also provided expert evidence to the Scottish Parliament on tax matters and is an honorary fellow at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law. Widely regarded as a "go-to" adviser by fellow professionals, Alan is known for his deep technical knowledge and trusted judgement in complex trust and tax matters.