Blackadders LLP’s team continues to expand, leveraging its expertise in multi-jurisdictional succession planning, often concerning high-value business assets. Dundee-based Laura McDowall leads the team and Gillian Brown has considerable experience in wealth management and tax issues. Johnston Clark assists clients with asset protection and power of attorney mandates, while dual qualified in England and Wales, Dale Ross specialises in executry and trust cases. Donna Brennan joined from BTO Solicitors LLP in January 2024.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Laura McDowall

Other key lawyers

Gillian Brown, Johnston Clark, Dale Ross, Donna Brennan, Karen Phillips