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Trusts - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James MacDougald provides comprehensive trust advice to various clients and has specific expertise in estate administration and variations of trust. He has also acquired significant offshore expertise and has acted for parties in several key jurisdictions.
Strengths
James has been absolutely superb. He understands the need for a truly collaborative approach and has a firm grasp on commercial issues and pragmatic reality.
James MacDougald is great. He is a really intelligent and practically-minded lawyer. He looks for solutions rather than fights.
James provided brilliantly comprehensive and clear advice on a high-value trust matter, providing clarity and assurance for our client.
James is super approachable, dedicated and also great value for money. He is happy to work with anyone he needs to. He's really collegiate and has got a superb mind.
James is bright, easy to work with and understands the value of teamwork. He is also extremely responsive in terms of work product.
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James MacDougald is a rising star in the traditional chancery market, who is regularly instructed in trusts, wills, probate and Inheritance Act claims. He has a growing offshore and cross-border practice.
Strengths
James is bright, easy to work with, understands the value of teamwork and is extremely responsive in terms of work product. He is extremely good.
James MacDougald is one of the best team players and can put his hand to pretty much anything complex. He is happy to work with anyone he needs to as he is really collegiate. He has a superb mind.
James MacDougald is very good at absorbing information. He is just a thoroughly safe pair of hands.