Morton Fraser MacRoberts

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The estates team combines the depth of knowledge and expertise of a large firm with the personal service and attention of a small firm.'

• 'I have been impressed by the speed with which they have taken on the complexities of a large old estate that has been in the family for 350 years and the quality of the advice received when I have litigated.'

• 'There is detailed knowledge of farming, crofting, and estate law. Over the last 30 years, I have used 5 law firms, and I can confidently say that Morton Fraser MacRoberts are the most satisfactory in achieving my goals.’

• ‘Matthew Barclay is the partner I deal with. He gives me excellent personal service and advice. The estate titles are complex dating back over many centuries, and many are still unregistered. I have valued the thorough way in which Matthew and his team have researched the issues which come up an given clear advice which has enabled matters to be sorted without recourse to lengthy and expensive arguments.’

• ‘Specialist knowledge. Approachable.'

• ‘Matthew Barclay is a hugely knowledgeable individual with a good team around him. He is pragmatic and fair in his deliberations, whichever side of the fence he is representing.’

• 'The team combines the depth of knowledge and expertise of a large firm with the personal service and attention of a small firm. There is excellent team work between the estates team and the litigation department.'

• There is detailed knowledge of farming, crofting, and estate law, all of which I need and because the advice is good. I can confidently say that Morton Fraser MacRoberts are the most satisfactory in achieving my goals.'

Key clients

• The Scottish Ministers
• Scottish Wildlife Trust
• Orkney Islands Council
• The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
• Virgin Money
• Diageo plc
• Oxbury Bank

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