Anderson Strathern
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Covering the entire scope of contentious trusts and probate matters, Anderson Strathern is sought after by professional firms, families and executors for trust variations, challenges to wills and reductions of confirmation. At the helm of the practice, Katrina Lumsdaine’s expertise includes advising on the appointment and removal of executors. Gary Burton combines significant experience in actions involving force, fear, facility and circumvention of the will. Eilidh MacEwan excels in insolvency issues relating to contentious executry matters. Scott Flannigan was promoted to partner in September 2025, and Sarah-Jane Macdonald joined the team from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP in August 2026.
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Testimonials
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- Scott Flannigan provided excellent service at all times; he was good at responding promptly to queries. He made good suggestions for handling litigation.
- The team had good knowledge of the areas of law involved and was able to advise competently; they provided advice quickly and helped navigate through difficult executry litigation to a successful conclusion.
Key clients
- Office of the Public Guardian
Work highlights
Successfully acting on behalf of a beneficiary in pursuing an action of count, reckoning and payment for payment from an estate, with expenses awarded against one of the executors personally.