Private Wealth Law - Aberdeen and surrounds
What the Team is Known For
The team at Burness Paull advises on complex private client matters including wills, trusts and tax planning. The firm has a strong practice in Aberdeen and also has private client lawyers in the Central Belt.
Strengths
"The Burness Paull team are fantastic at what they do. The private client team have a range of specialisms and are able to turn their hand to any of our more difficult queries."
"Burness Paull are very proactive and professional in all requirements, which is very pleasing."
"Burness Paull has significant strength in depth - there's always a member of the team willing to help. The team always respond in a timely manner and assist us with any queries promptly."
Notable Practitioners
Claire MacPherson advises on complex private client matters, including international matters. "Claire is technically very good across the board and an expert in trust planning." "Claire is a knowledgeable and capable professional. She is robust in looking after her clients' interests." "Claire is always on the ball and has supported us in difficult times."
Colin McKenzie is extremely well regarded for his client service and commerciality. McKenzie advises on private client matters and has expertise in cross-border planning. "Colin is very patient and has a very sensible and practical approach to difficult matters." "Colin has a wealth of knowledge and is extremely valuable. Colin has a great network to pull upon and can always get to the bottom of a tricky question." "Colin clearly understands the subject matter."
Fiona Clarke advises on a comprehensive range of high-value private client matters. Clarke's expertise extends to cross-border trusts and estate planning. "Fiona is very good. She is always so lovely and pleasant but also very commercially minded and technical in her expertise." "Fiona is very good. She's solution-oriented, has out-of-the-box thinking and is very client-oriented. She is knowledgeable, commercial and technical." "Fiona is simply brilliant and is an extremely trusted adviser. She is willing to help out wherever possible and gives great insight into the law without talking in legalese."