Gillespie Macandrew LLP is home to a well-experienced contentious trusts and probate team, capable of advising on the full remit of complex executries, trusts and general disputes. Spearheading the team, Agnes Mallon is highly regarded for her expertise in handling matters relating to contentious estate cases with foreign assets. John McArthur regularly negotiates settlements with HMRC on agricultural and business property relief cases. John B Stirling combines significant experience in advising on the validity of wills and inter-family trust disputes. Eilidh G Adams is a name to note for advising on contentious domicile matters, while Stewart Dunbar excels in cases concerning the management of trusts.
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- Conner McConnell is quickly building a practice in this area of the law, supporting the wider private client team when matters become contentious.
- Stewart Dunbar is a recognized leader in his field and is highly regarded by the wider profession. He has a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of all aspects of the law relating to succession, executry, and trust work. He can advise on all aspects of these fields and the ancillary matters such as inheritance taxation on estates. He is very easy to deal with and provides helpful advice in a very understandable way. He is friendly and patient in dealing with complex and often sensitive matters where sometimes there may be disputed issues. His focus is on resolving problems and progressing the work in hand.
- The firm has strength in depth and brings their considerable resources to bear when the case requires that additional input. Individual assistants work well as part of the overall team.
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Practice head
Agnes Mallon
Other key lawyers
John McArthur; John B Stirling; Eilidh G Adams; Stewart Dunbar