James MacKinnon
High Net Worth Guide 2023
Band 4 : Private Wealth Law
Band 4
About
Provided by James MacKinnon
Practice Areas
Power of Attorney & Incapacity
Wills
Trusts & Estate Planning
Executry Administration
Long Term Care Planning
Personal
James is a Partner and Head of Private Client for Edinburgh. He joined the Firm in 2018 after spending thirteen years with a leading Private Client firm in Edinburgh.
James provides clients with tax efficient solutions in passing wealth on to future generations, both in lifetime and on death. He specialises in all aspects of the formation, administration and termination of trusts, including providing expert advice on the legal and tax implications of the use of trusts in succession planning and asset protection.
James also deals with the administration of estates and has a particular interest in finding solutions for clients where matters are complex or contentious - and also advises on care fees planning for elderly and vulnerable clients.
James’ guidance on the implications of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on trustees was adopted by the Law Society of Scotland and he continues to provide guidance to trustees, including charitable trustees, of their reporting obligations under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). He also provides training for businesses and practitioners on the impact of FATCA and CRS. He is a member of STEP and serves as secretary on their Scottish Branch Committee.
Professional Memberships
Member of Law Society of Scotland
Member of STEP
Secretary of STEP Scotland Branch Committee
Education
University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
1997 - 2001
University of Edinburgh
Diploma of Legal Practice (Dip LP)
2004 - 2005