Harper Macleod LLP is home to a well-experienced contentious trusts and probate team that regularly advises on challenges to wills, as well as providing Scots law advice on international probate matters. Spearheading the practice, Andrew Upton has a high level of experience and knowledge in wills contested on the grounds of forgery, incapacity, circumvention and undue influence. John McHugh specialises in disputes involving access and land ownership, while Andrew MacKenzie excels in complex executry disputes. Angus Brown is a name to note for matters involving adults with incapacity, while Jennifer Grosvenor specialises in disputes concerning breach of trustee duties.
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Work highlights
Advising and representing Marion Mackenzie in a dispute arising out of her late husband’s £6m estate, and in particular the proper valuation of his interest in a family business.
Acting for Aleta Jane Donaldson as executrix of her late husband’s estate in proceedings raised against the estate by a local authority in respect of a damaged listed building forming part of the deceased’s £5m estate.
Advising and representing Elizabeth Skelton, one of four executors under a will, in a long-running dispute with her brother regarding the estates of her mother and father.
Practice head
Andrew Upton
Other key lawyers
John McHugh; Andrew MacKenzie; Angus Brown; Jennifer Grosvenor