With notable expertise in the real estate sector, Morton Fraser MacRoberts has an established strength in providing bespoke tax advice that spans transactional and corporate finance matters, as well as land and property related-issues. Spearheading the team of practitioners who are ‘strong technically and very approachable’, Ainsley Maclaren is dual-qualified as a solicitor and chartered accountant, and is ’a go-to person on Stamp Duty and LBTT mandates’. MacLaren leads on the full range of matters and is supported by colleagues from the corporate finance department.
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- 'The partners involved are strong technically and very approachable.'
- 'Ainsley McLaren is a go-to person on Stamp Duty and LBTT. Her work is clear and of high quality.'
Key clients
- Breedon Aggregates plc
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets
- Sheet Anchor Investments Limited
- Blend360 LLC
- Bakkafrost Scotland Limited
- Scottish Government
- Student Loans Company
- The shareholders of Hireway Rentals Limited
- The shareholders of Roth Limited
- The shareholders of Speirs Gumley Limited
Work highlights
Advised in relation to tax warranty and indemnity cover required in respect of the UK aspects of Blend360 LLC’s acquisition of FutureProof AI Holdings Inc.
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Practice head
Ainsley MacLaren