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Private Client - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gordon Watt is a commercial advocate who has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious tax, trusts and executry cases. He is well-versed in handling the IHT implications of private client matters, as well as opinions in relation to wills, succession cases and charitable bequests.
Strengths
Gordon is one of the go-to advocates for trusts and executry disputes. His ability to digest volumes of complex factual material and formulate clear and strategic advice is exceptional.
Gordon Watt is a go-to counsel in private client and inheritance disputes, and he also has a sound knowledge of tax issues.
Tax - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gordon Watt is fast rising as a go-to junior in complex taxation matters. His expertise covers both advisory and contentious briefs, supported by his work as a chartered tax adviser.
Strengths
I think he is excellent in terms of all advice in relation to tax. He is very pragmatic and my go-to for a tax opinion on most things.
Gordon has genuine experience in a niche area and is able to communicate his advice in a client-friendly way.
His advice is always quite clear. Gordon keeps things succinct and focused, which is really helpful for presenting things to clients.