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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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