‘Susanne Batchelor produced a report for the court on costs of trust and guardianship, which they did efficiently within the legal aid budget and timescale expected.’

‘Impressive team, very competent especially in complex cross-border probate client work.’

‘Very engaging, proactive, friendly, competent and knowledgeable.’

‘Brodies have a very strong team across the board and can support you at all levels ranging from simple queries to very complex planning and family matters.’

‘Norman Kennedy, partner, is very well connected and can introduce clients to relevant professionals, when required.’

‘Norman Kennedy is very business-minded and understand the commercial aspects of clients matters, and, indeed, may suggest business solutions to clients needs, as well as the legal aspects. He is very professional and has a relaxing manner.’

‘Brodies are very well respected in the Private Client field. Their lawyers are technically able and pleasant to deal with.’

‘Alan Barr is an excellent all-rounder with strong tax skills.’

‘The firm are very experienced in the high-net-worth/complex space, where they have provided extremely crucial advice to family business owners and entrepreneurs who have been gearing up for sale and require the best possible structuring advice.’

‘Fiona Clarke provided my husband and I with our own wills, I had spoken with several different firms that I felt did not provide the most appropriate will structuring for our needs. Fiona understood our split family requirements and took the time to sit down with us and fully explain the various options that we had.’

‘Colin McKenzie – Coming from a commercial background Colin has a sense of urgency often lacking in other Private Client solicitors. Colin puts clients at ease and always comes across as a very practical adviser.’

Fiona Clarke – Great manner with clients and can be trusted to produce high quality advice in good time.’

‘My experience is that the team works collaboratively to achieve the best outcome for clients.’

‘Fiona Clarke has the rare skill of being able to explain complex matters in simple terms for clients.’

‘Long term working relationship particularly with Colin McKenzie. They have in depth knowledge of our history and circumstances. Provided essential planning advice and assistance with recent extensive employee share schemes.’

‘My main contact is with Fiona Clarke, who has not only demonstrated a very high level of technical ability (which if I recall was acknowledged in an award when passing her exams), but also very strong client communication skills.’

‘The team at Lindsays includes highly experienced colleagues with a wide range of expertise, well placed to support clients across a range of areas.’

‘The Lindsays staff are focused on providing comprehensive guidance and support.’

‘The commitment of staff and their attention to detail is impressive. So too is their commitment to providing the highest quality of care.’

‘A quality team, skilled at questioning and listening, insightful in their observations and understanding of the clients’ requirements.’

‘Sandy Lamb is a quiet force.’

‘Having dealt with this firm for a number of years, I believe that the firm offers a good standard of personal service to their clients.’

‘Always comes down to client service, which is excellent. Knowledgeable, quick to respond, professional and efficient.’

‘Lindsay’s are professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Grant Johnston in particular is articulate, friendly and approachable.’

‘The MBM team manage to provide very professional advice and have the ability to advise on a very wide range of personal tax/ trusts legal needs.’

‘The people in the team are all of the highest calibre. They also link in well with other professionals so that individual clients receive a very high-quality total advice package.’

‘A reassuringly personal service by partners and other staff who know and understand the complexities of intertwined family, personal and business structures and so can give an overall view as well as keeping ‘chinese walls’ to ensure confidentiality.’

‘Hugh Younger – a wise adviser with a wide range of knowledge and experience.’

‘Andrew Paterson – my chosen first contact, always replies to queries quickly, excellent administration and detailed information at his fingertips and advice of next steps.’

‘Andrew Paterson, having become our key contact has maintained the previous partner’s warm and friendly approach combined with strong domain knowledge and a good way of communicating complex things to non-experts.’

‘This firm has worked for our family very satisfactorily for generations. We have never felt the need to use any other firm as they have kept up to date and helpful.’

‘Ruthven Gemmell is the Partner that I deal with and have done so since being a client of MBM since c. 1980. He knows my family history and is always able to provide sage advice when dealing with problems with my brother and his Trust.’

‘Each member of staff I was involved with made things as easy for me and took the burden from myself during difficult times.’

‘I felt fully confident with their dealing of my affairs and all was finalised in a suitable time.’

‘Aileen Entwistle and her team delivered a fantastic submission when the work when out to tender. The submission was clear, very detailed and the fees proposed were competitive. The quality of work, quick turnaround times, and her team’s ability to making us and the clients feel confident and happy is a real asset to Aberdein Considine.’

‘Aileen Entwistle has continuously gone above and beyond to assist us in all matters. The quality of work produced is of a very high standard and turned around very quickly.’

‘Aileen Entwistle’s communication skills are outstanding and she always makes herself available to deliver the personal touch. Aileen is real pleasure to worth with.’

Aberdein Considine have a dedicated Wills, Trusts and Executries team based in Edinburgh. I was impressed with the ability to access specialist advice across a range of (Wills, Trusts and Executry) services in one place. I am not sure that other firms with offices in various towns and cities structure their Wills, Trust and Executry services in this way but I liked it.’

‘Very personal and genuine sevice. Hard working. All staff were good to deal with and were friendly.’

‘Strong personal engagement. Diligent attentional to detail and very versatile in difficult situations.’

‘Karen Phillips is great with clients, breaks down everything in simple English; communication is good and costs are reasonable.’

‘Karen Phillips is the primary point of contact. Nothing is ever a problem. She takes all in her stride . First-class client care . Good legal mind but very approachable.’

‘The care and empathy shown to clients by Karen Phillips and Shona Brown is clear to see. Dealing with clients and family groups in often difficult long-term situations, the team at Balfour and Manson are diligent and their experience in dealing with Personal Injury Trusts is unrivalled.’

‘Karen Phillips is more than a trusted adviser to her clients and their families, she is part of their lives and provides reassurance and peace of mind whilst not being afraid to have the difficult conversations when required.’

‘Shona Brown works tirelessly for her clients and it is clear their best interests lie at the heart of everything she does. She is dependable and a trusted adviser providing clear advice in simple terms.’

‘Very professional practice, well informed and give clear explanations on complex matters.’

‘They are very reasonably priced given the exceptional service they offer. They routinely go above and beyond for clients and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the firm to any of our clients.’

‘It is a large firm with a broad range of knowledge and expertise but still retains the personal touch.’

‘Johnston Clark is a very experienced and highly skilled solicitor with great expertise but still is so approachable and reassuring while carrying out top-class legal work.’

‘Johnston Clark is able to relate to clients and understand their concerns while guiding them with his outstanding legal advice.’

‘I would never hesitate to contact Johnston for advice when required and know that he would provide me with sound legal and practical advice and do so with a sense of humour (where appropriate!).’

‘The solicitors are very approachable, efficient conscientious and helpful.’

‘The ethos around the firm is very client orientated and friendly in nature.’

‘A real key drive and focus on client outcomes and the relationships that are build with the firm in the process.’

‘The individuals that I have worked with have had a level of knowledge and a enthusiasm for helping clients which is second to none.’

‘Whilst maintaining their professional approach, they still have the ability to build a close and personal relationship with the client which is matched with the ability to provide excellent outcomes for clients, this level of personalisation and client focus is again not something that is evident with all legal firms which is refreshing.’

‘Jacqueline Leslie: prompt courteous and highly professional with a relevant level of technicality.’

‘The main thing that always stands out is the way they deal with clients – personable, open and genuinely caring, always professional, with the ability to put clients at ease and bring out the best in them.’

‘The team collaborate together exceptionally well, and everyone is on the ball.’

‘Highly experienced and professional team. Straight forward and friendly.’

‘Great depth of experience and expertise across the whole team with excellent leadership skills from Jaclyn Russell, Partner and Head of the Private Client Department. The Practice has very competent, knowledgeable and courteous staff with excellent technical skills and attention to detail.’

‘Gender equality is very strong with the number of highly respected, motivated and competent female Partners and Associates.’

‘In my experience the service levels provided by Karen Oliver have been outstanding with excellent communication channels open at all times.’

‘One significant factor worth noting is that when the former Partner retired after forty years service there was a seamless transition in the professional service and relationship with the client. This was due to the excellent reputation of the Practice and the exceptional quality and attributes of the staff.’

‘I required several complex international matters to be dealt with in my will and some more complicated family arrangements. This was dealt with smoothly and quickly to allow my husband and I to make reciprocal arrangements across jurisdictions.’

‘The firm was recommended to us by our financial managers as we were looking for a local firm to update our Wills and Powers of Attorney. Stronachs LLP carried out our requests efficiently and promptly, and were exceptionally professional.’

‘The staff we dealt with very quickly understood our requirements and executed them promptly and efficiently in a very pleasant manner.’