Stephanie Hepburn co-leads the practice at Shepherd and Wedderburn which specialises in handling contentious executries in the rural sector, from the proper interpretation of wills and the removal of executors, to potential fraud. The team is also well-versed in handling tax matters related to executries and routinely handles matters involving multiple jurisdictions and complex family setups. Christopher McGill co-leads alongside Hepburn and is a key contact for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Elaine Brailsford is vastly experienced, while Douglas Sinclair advises on complex tax matters. Thomas McFarlane is another key practitioner in the team.
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‘They make the complexities of legal action easy to understand.’
‘The team are pragmatic and approachable and super agile in responding to requests and taking actions forward.’
‘Thomas is really efficient at getting back to me and actioning everything we discuss. He’s also very pragmatic and has the legal expertise for me to fully trust his advice.’
‘Very professional and with an eye to making sure you get the correct help.’
‘Thomas McFarlane was very helpful and got a response from the defendant when I could not get anything from him.’
‘The lawyers are very engaged and professional. They always act quickly and correctly with a high level of service.'
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Stephanie Hepburn
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Thomas McFarlane
Practice head
Stephanie Hepburn; Christopher McGill
Other key lawyers
Elaine Brailsford; Douglas Sinclair; Thomas McFarlane; Malcolm Rust; Chris Garden