A go-to choice for high and ultra-high-net-worth clients, Gillian Campbell co-leads the practice at Shepherd and Wedderburn alongside Christopher McGill, who acts for clients with interests across the UK and beyond and has experience with vast trusts, and fellow co-head Eleanor Kerr, who is a key adviser for all elements of estate planning. Malcolm Rust is trusted by entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals to advise on tax issues, charitable trusts, and succession planning. Other practitioners integral to the team include Alexis Graham, whose expertise encompasses charitable trusts, and executries specialist Keith McLaren.
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‘This team is kind, friendly, always available, and hugely professional. I would happily recommend the team to anyone.’
‘Gillian Campbell is a consummate professional, always kind, and willing to engage fully to understand your needs. She then executes the agreed plans with speed and with excellent communication.’
‘Alexis Graham is a delight to work with. She attends to requests in a timely and professional manner, and has the added quality of empathy, which is so unique, particularly in this field.'
‘Gillian Campbell is always extremely helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble. She always carries out what she commits to in a timely, professional manner.’
‘The S&W private wealth team is my go-to to ensure my clients receive excellent legal advice, delivered efficiently, with a superb communication style evident throughout their team.'
‘Keith McLaren particularly stands out as approachable and knowledgeable, and is a great connector. Our clients are secure in knowing he provides the right advice and is a pleasure to deal with.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Christopher McGill
Practice head
Christopher McGill; Gillian Campbell; Eleanor Kerr
Other key lawyers
Malcolm Rust; Alexis Graham; Keith McLaren