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Ian Macdonald

Ian Macdonald

High Net Worth 2026

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Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
 Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

6 years ranked

About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Ian Macdonald advises on estate planning, including complex wealth structuring, trusts and tax planning. Ian has worked on a large number of substantial estates, on the reorganisation and variation of trusts and the structuring of family businesses, as well as preparing wills for every personal and family circumstances.

Career

Solicitor, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie 1980-1983

Partner Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie 1984 to date.

Dual qualified in English law as well as Scottish.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Law Society of Scotland.

Member of the Law Society of England and Wales Private Client Section.

Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 1991.

Represented Scotland in the Worldwide Council of STEP from 2008 to 2022 and chaired STEP's Professional Development Committee from 2019 to 2022.

Publications

Presented seminars and written articles for legal, professional and general journals and publications.

Joint consulting editor of the first edition of the STEP Guide for Advisers to Family Businesses and Business Families.

Personal

Born in Glasgow, and educated at Hutchesons’ Grammar School and Glasgow University.

Keen sailor and former flag officer of both Clyde Cruising Club and Mudhook Yacht Club.

Member and past chair of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s GBR IRC Committee.

Presented with an RYA Award for Outstanding Services to Yachting in 2000.

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Ian Macdonald has considerable experience advising high net worth individuals and their businesses on their planning.
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Strengths

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  • I have been more than happy with the advice given to me by Ian and have felt very comfortable with his expertise and handling of legal and financial matters.

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  • Mr Macdonald deals with my enquiries quickly and efficiently.

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  • Ian is extremely patient. He has an ability to explain financial, tax and planning issues to young and old. He has strong communication skills.

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Ranked Individuals at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (5)

Aberdeen and surrounds

Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

Scotland

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