UK Bar
Trusts - London (Bar)
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
"A delightful barrister, who is wise beyond his year and always quick to assist."
"He is highly practical, extremely nice to deal with and brilliant with the client."
"He is technically excellent and his advocacy is very good."
"James is a considered, measured and very bright barrister with a brilliant memory, who has a great sense of strategy. He never lets you down and possesses great drafting skills. ."
"James is first class. He is unflappable, incredibly user-friendly and someone who deals with matters in a very timely fashion."
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
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
"Quick to respond and unfailingly helpful, he has in-depth knowledge of private client work and is a pleasure to work with. He impresses clients with his manner and knowledge."
"James is a really safe and trusted pair of hands, who is incredibly user-friendly. He's unflappable and deals with our matters in a very timely fashion."
"James is technically excellent and his advocacy is very good."
