Peter Shand > Murray Beith Murray LLP > Edinburgh, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile
Murray Beith Murray LLP Offices
3 GLENFINLAS STREET
EDINBURGH
EH3 6AQ
United Kingdom
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Peter Shand
Work Department
Private Client - Asset Protection & Estate Planning
Areas of work:
- Estate and succession planning (including taxation issues)
- Family Business Advice
- Wills and Powers of Attorney
- Trusts/Companies/Partnerships
- English law
Position
Partner – Asset Protection & Estate Planning
Peter is responsible for meeting the legal, financial and administrative needs of individuals and families, family trusts, charities and private companies. Having worked previously with one of Scotland’s largest commercial law firms he combines private client expertise with a broader knowledge and perspective, offering specialist advice in relation to wills, succession, estate planning, asset protection and tax mitigation including inheritance tax and capital gains tax advice.
As a dual qualified solicitor (Scotland and England/Wales), Peter is able to act for clients who have interests both North and South of the border. He also advises a number of clients with international portfolios.
Peter is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes which equips practitioners with the expertise needed to anticipate, and consequently avoid, the common pitfalls that can lead to trust disputes. He acts for family business owners as well as private individuals and, building on his corporate background, he has strong credentials in advising business owners on wills and succession planning.
Career
Where trained: McGrigor Donald
Year qualified: 2001
Year made partner in present firm: 2011
Languages
French
Memberships
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners; Personal Finance Society ; WS Society
Education
Main secondary school attended: Aberdeen Grammer School
Universities and colleges attended: University of Aberdeen: 1999 LLB (Hons) with French law; 2007 Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (Dual Qualified Solicitor); 2009 Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (STEP)
Lawyer Rankings
Scotland > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and executries
Private client boutique Murray Beith Murray LLP is regularly instructed by wealthy individuals domiciled in Scotland and abroad to assist with a wide range of trusts and estates, personal tax and executry matters. Asset protection, succession planning and taxation issues are key areas of focus for the group, which is overseen by Peter Shand. The highly rated Ruthven Gemmell is best known for his cross-border work for high-net-worth individuals, while Andrew Paterson‘s practice covers will drafting, estates administration and powers of attorney matters. Sophie Napier and Fraser Scott are other core members of the team.
Scotland > Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
Private client boutique Murray Beith Murray LLP has demonstrable strength advising high-net-worth families and individuals on high-value, cross-border trust litigation. Succession planning and asset protection specialist Andrew Paterson heads the team, which includes associate Kathryn Johnston, a key contact for cross-border and international matters, as well as Peter Shand, who advises on tax planning and inheritance issues. Private client and rural property law expert Hugh Younger retired from the partnership in February 2023 but continues to act for clients as consultant.
Lawyer Rankings
- Contentious trusts and probate Scotland > Private client
- Personal tax, trusts and executries Scotland > Private client