Private Wealth Disputes - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
The team at Gillespie Macandrew advises on administration of executries and trust matters. Sources praise the team's knowledge of the practice area.
Strengths
"Gillespie Macandrew is my go-to firm. I find all the partners to be so approachable and they offer a real collegiate relationship. They are thorough, responsive and very friendly yet professional."
"They are always very efficient and follow through with all matters. If one of the lawyers is not available, there is always someone else to contact. The whole team is excellent."
"The level of expertise has been extremely impressive, not only in terms of legal intricacies and effective tax planning/options/decision implications but also dealing with beneficiary interests."
Notable Practitioners
Agnes Mallon advises on tax matters as well as contentious trusts and estates cases. "Agnes is very good. She is technical, commercial and thorough." "She is excellent at contentious work."
John McArthur advises on a range of private client matters including administration of executries and trusts. "John is very good. He is very technical, especially on trusts and tax matters." "He is very good. He is so good on tax matters and he is able to explain things to clients in a very simple and clear way." "He is very good - sophisticated and technical."
Eilidh Adams is a partner in the firm's private client practice and often advises clients on tax succession matters as well as trusts. "Eilidh was able to deal with all my requirements more than adequately." "Eilidh's foresight and careful legal planning have enabled a highly positive professional working relationship and I am hugely grateful." "Eilidh is always a pleasure to speak with. She returns calls promptly, and all responses to my queries are thorough. She's very trustworthy and professional."