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June marked the deadline for EU citizens living in the UK to apply to the EU settlement scheme - a way of regulating how long someone has lived and worked in Great Britain. Previously in the UK, we had free movement, which meant people could work where they wanted to in the EU with no need to apply Read more

Christina MacDonald

I am a Senior Solicitor in the Private Client Team based in our Glasgow office. I can assist with: • Wills and Powers of Attorney matters• Executry administration• Trust administration• Guardianship applications and guardianship administration. I understand it can be a diffi Read more

WJM ANNOUNCES RAFT OF STAFF PROMOTIONS

A number of promotions have been announced across Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie's offices in Scotland as three solicitors climb the ranks. Planning expert Nicola Martin, who is based in Edinburgh, is stepping up to the role of Partner. Nicola, who is dual qualified, specialises in advising on re Read more

Daniel Stephen

I am a Senior Solicitor in our Inverness office. I advise on a broad range of Private Client work (see below)    Read more

The Importance of Tax and Estate Planning within Farming Families

The consequences of a death in the family is something that many farming families do not consider until it is too late. Often, the running of the business day to day is the first and only priority. Thinking about who is to inherit the farm often takes a back seat and it can be a difficult conversat Read more

EXAMINING GUARDIANSHIP ARRANGEMENTS IN SCOTS LAW AS BRITNEY SPEARS CONSERVATORSHIP BRINGS ISSUE TO THE FORE

WJM private client specialist Rod MacLean takes a look at the potential dangers of guardianship arrangements in Scotland, now Britney Spears’ conservatorship has come to an end following a highly-publicised 14-year legal battle, and has reviewed the position under Scots law in the wake of Spea Read more

TOP TIPS FOR A LEGAL ‘MOT’

At the start of every year, many of us make personal New Year resolutions, but businesses can also benefit from focusing on what they could, or should, be doing to make things as smooth as possible in 2022. Colin Millar, Partner and Head of Corporate at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, gi Read more

Making GP Practices More Sustainable - The Scottish Experience

1st October 2020 Summary The Scottish GMS Contract 2018 and the introduction of government interest-free sustainability loans should prompt Scottish GPs to consider converting their practices to limited liability partnerships. The profession south of the border should follow these developments Read more

The Importance of Power of Attorney for Everyone Over 16

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has emphasised the critical need for individuals over the age of 16 to establish a Power of Attorney (PoA). This call to action, echoed by Professor Angela Wallace, highlights the importance of ensuring that your wishes are respected, and your affairs are managed accor Read more

The Register of Overseas Entities

Overseas entities will soon come under new registration obligations in relation to their interests in land in the UK, with consequences if they fail to do so The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 creates new implications for overseas entities that own UK property. It implements Read more