Private Wealth Law

Shepherd and Wedderburn advises private clients on complex matters, often involving cross-border issues. The team has a strong reputation across Scotland.

"The Shepherd and Wedderburn team are polite, efficient and obvious experts in their field."

"They have great internal expertise and are very active in the sector."

"Shepherd and Wedderburn has exceptional expertise and excellent teamwork. Their speed of service, quality of documentation and clear specific advice are all exceptional."

Gillian Campbell advises on wills, trusts and tax planning. Her clients include business owners and landowners, charities and trustees. "Gillian is brilliant - very approachable and sensitive. Her advice and guidance is second to none, making potentially complicated and upsetting situations as easy to navigate as possible." "Gillian is prompt, efficient, knowledgeable and personable." "Gillian is highly professional. She offered very informed advice and was very supportive throughout the entire legal engagement. Gillian's vision, support, service and advice were excellent."

Chris McGill is very well regarded for his commerciality and client service. He advises on trusts, estates and succession planning, and his clients include high net worth families and trustees. "Chris is able to synthesise the most complex legal issues into straightforward practical advice, which is a real talent."

Eleanor Kerr is head of the Glasgow private wealth and tax team. She is well regarded by sources for her client service. "Eleanor is a superb lawyer and it is a pleasure to deal with her. Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism are the best that any client could ask for." "Eleanor has been of great help during some difficult situations." "Eleanor maintains a strategic oversight and provides a breadth of experience and insight to ensure deliverables stay on track."

Alexis Graham advises on tax matters, and trust and estate planning matters. Graham has particular expertise in charity law. "Alexis exhibits exceptional people skills with empathy in dealing with individuals with complex emotional family and commercially linked situations." "Alexis Graham is not only an excellent lawyer but both she and her team are very easy to work with, which I personally find very important." "Alexis continually impresses us with her technical expertise and approachable nature."

Malcolm Rust advises on tax, trust and succession planning. Rust leads the private wealth and tax team and the charities team at Shepherd and Wedderburn. "He has been extremely efficient in his advice during the decades I've known him. He goes out of his way to be supportive of his client depending on their circumstances and changes to their situation."

Douglas Sinclair advises on succession planning matters. Sinclair is a chartered tax adviser as well as a solicitor, and advises on trusts, estates and tax planning work.