Experienced in domestic and cross-border tax and succession matters, Morton Fraser MacRoberts acts for a diverse, high-profile, and high-net-worth client base across the full scope of personal tax, trusts, and executry matters. Carryl Beveridge heads up the group, which includes high-net-worth go-to Sue Hunter, tax planning specialist James Inglis, Carole McAlpine-Scott, who focuses on complex asset protection and tax mitigation strategies, and Catriona MacPhail. Jack Kerr, Emma Wood, and Elizabeth Sparks each come highly recommended for various instructions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Elizabeth Sparks has been excellent in explaining everything very clearly and in following through with legal documents and processes. She is also very personable and pleasant to deal with.’
- ‘Emma Wood is a brilliant solicitor and nothing is too much trouble.’
- 'Clear, understandable communication. Immediately grasps the issues.’
- ‘Jack Kerr is a standout partner. Speedy response to incoming emails.'
- ‘Excellent and clear explanations of issues arising during a protracted executry with complications due to beneficiaries with mental health issues and an overseas estate.'
- ‘I find Carryl Beveridge an extremely down-to-earth person who successfully converts complex issues into easier-to-understand layman’s language.’
Work highlights
Advised a government agency on its template trust deeds to be used for vulnerable beneficiaries in the receipt of a payment.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Carryl Beveridge
Other key lawyers
Sue Hunter; James Inglis; Carole McAlpine-Scott; Catriona MacPhail; Jack Kerr; Emma Wood; Elizabeth Sparks