Sarah-Jane Macdonald
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLPWell-placed to advise on the full range of cross-border inheritance matters, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP regularly handles tax planning, partnership and succession issues, often involving highly contentious family dynamics. Accredited private client expert Ian Macdonald leads the team with support from Roddy Harrison, while Rod MacLean spearheads the practice in Inverness, handling will drafting, inheritance tax, and land and estate sale matters. Magnus Mackay departed for Thorntons Law LLP in November 2023, while Sarah-Jane Macdonald joined from Gillespie Macandrew LLP.
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‘The team is very proactive and they really act as a team endeavouring to find the optimum solution for clients. Outstanding is how the firm brings together different service lines to obtain the best outcome for clients.’
'Ian Macdonald provided the highest calibre of professional legal expertise and is committed to providing a very personal client service.'
‘Rod MacLean is a great listener who inspires confidence and trust in advisers and clients alike. Skilful in breaking down complex issues to make them easier to clients and lay persons to understand.’
‘This is a full-service firm providing all the services you would expect and are value for money. The team are very personable and have excellent technical skills.’
‘Sarah-Jane Macdonald is well respected among private client lawyers. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Clients appreciate her detailed knowledge and hard work.’
‘Ian Macdonald is an expert in trusts and inheritance tax, and combines his expert knowledge with his wealth of experience to provide a unique service that is delivered in a way that clients can understand.’
'A long-established, leading firm housing highly respected lawyers.'
'I was impressed by Sarah-Jane Macdonald's attention to detail, good communication, response time and reliable advice.'
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Ian Macdonald