Anderson Strathern is well-regarded for its market-leading experience in handling a wide range of contentious trusts and probate matters, including contentious and sensitive wills, in addition to representing clients before the Inner House of the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts. The team also acts for local authorities in contentious executory and trusts cases. ‘Capable and determined litigator’ Katrina Lumsdaine leads the team, and Gary Burton, Carole Tomlinson, and Scott Flannigan are highly recommended for their experience in beneficiary disputes. Eilidh MacEwan joined from Gilson Gray in February 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Katrina Lumsdaine is a calm, capable and determined litigator. She is ably assisted in contentions private client matters by Scott Flannigan, who is equally able and astute.’
Key clients
- Office of the Public Guardian
- Midlothian Council
Work highlights
- Involved in the first action seeking to rectify a will in terms of s3 of the Succession (Scotland) Act.
- Instructed by the executor in a Court of Session action to reduce a Certificate of Confirmation and to prove the tenor of a lost will.