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Tough Economic Times Can Make Breaking Up Hard To Do

Time is often of the essence when it comes to dealing with complex family matters such as a divorce. However, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie's Head of Family Law, Amanda Masson, asks what the true cost of time is and what will the impact be on the client? One of the most common questions potentia Read more

New Recruits and Raft of Promotions at WJM

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced two new hires and 14 promotions across the business. The firm, which recently completed a deal to join forces with Davidson Chalmers Stewart, says the news is a clear signal of its commitment to continued growth and nurturing talent. Kathleen Wall Read more

WJM Commercial Property Team Strengthened as Firm Brings in Rising Star

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has bolstered its Commercial Property team with the appointment of a new Associate. Stuart Dickie has been added to the expanding team based in Edinburgh’s Hope Street office. The rising star brings a wealth of experience across the real estate spectrum, Read more

Maria Yakovchuck

As a new trainee solicitor, my first seat is in Commercial Property and Renewable Energy.  Read more

Come and See our Experts on the ICFGF Legal Desk

Two of our leading experts will share legal insights and give advice at upcoming Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) Legal Desk events. The Legal Desk has been running since the beginning of the year, and as a result of its success, additional dates have been planned with a revamped Read more

I'm Thinking of Buying a Woodland in Scotland – What Do I Need to Consider?

With increased recognition of the role of forests and woodland in achieving climate goals, more people are considering the possibility of purchasing small scale woodland and forests for recreational and environmental reasons. A recent report by the Scottish Land Commission noted that one positive s Read more

Inheritance Tax Reforms

Inheritance Tax (IHT) Changes post Budget October 2024 – Agricultural Property Relief and Business Relief after April 2026 Pensions liable to IHT after April 2027 Note – this note only includes changes made up to August 2025 Agricultural and Business ReliefMajor changes to assets quali Read more

Sandie Peggie-v-Fife Health Board

“Peggie -v- Fife Health Board – Behind the Headlines” The decision in the Peggie -v- Fife Health Board case has just been released – all 312 pages. Neutral observers were keen to see how the Tribunal applied the case of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers. The case rel Read more

Glenfiddich Wind Limited v Dorenell Windfarm Limited

The development of Wind Farms has been one of the major growth areas in Scotland over the past twenty-five years. It can be a profitable venture for both developers and landowners alike. In the case of landowners, it can be life changing as land that was once of extremely limited value instead gen Read more

Cost of Sickness to Skyrocket, Leading Lawyer Warns on National Sickie Day

Today is dubbed ‘National Sickie Day’ – statistically the day when most workers are likely to call in sick according to research – and it’s the last one we will mark before the law changes on April 6. The cost of sick leave may consequently skyrocket for employers, wit Read more