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Keturah Adam

I am a second-year trainee solicitor working in the Private Client Department in our Inverness Office. I assist the team and clients with a variety of matters across the department, including Executry Administration, Wills, Power of Attorneys, Trusts, and Guardianships. Read more

WJM Guides Accountancy Firm Milne Craig Through Acquisition with Azets

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie has detailed its role in leading shareholders of accountancy firm Milne Craig through an acquisition by national firm, Azets. The full-service law firm was instructed by shareholders at Renfrewshire-based accountancy and wealth management firm Milne Craig to advise Read more

Employees Will Have Six Months to Bring Claims in an Employment Tribunal

On 27 November, the Government published amendments to the Employment Rights Bill which is currently making its way through parliament. It runs to 53 pages. The most obvious change is a new provision which will extend the time limits for employment-related claims to six months. Labour's manifesto Read more

Why Choosing a Solicitor for Will Writing Matters

Ian Macdonald, Private Client Partner at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie, has highlighted the risks associated with unregulated will-writing services in light of new guidance launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The guidance aims to protect consumers from pitfalls in legal serv Read more

Tax Incentive Drives New Wave of Growth

In the second article of our Freeport tax series, WJM partner Angus MacLeod explores the role the Enhanced Structures and Building Allowance (ESBA) will play in informing strategic development and growth. What is ESBA?Once a business has secured land on which to conduct its business, it needs to co Read more

WJM Partner to Provide Freeport Legal Advice via Inverness Drop-In Desk

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie Partner Angus MacLeod is to provide his expertise free of charge to local businesses looking to make the most of the benefits of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF). Angus, who is the head of our Inverness office, will provide free advice to user Read more

WJM appoints new Head of Family Law

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced the appointment of Amanda Masson as Head of Family Law. New Partner Amanda, who joins from Harper Macleod, has 25 years of experience under her belt and is an experienced litigator, in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. Among her special Read more

Get Your Italian Affairs in Order with WJM Expert Mirella Marchini as Scots Celebrate Italian National Day

As Italian Scots celebrate Italian National Day, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie Partner Mirella Marchini is urging people with estates in Italy to get their affairs in order. Originally from Genova, Mirella – like the rest of her compatriots – is today celebrating Festa della Repubbli Read more

Ross Wallace

I can assist with and advise on all apsects of Private Client work including: Wills, Powers of Attorney, Executry administration, Trust administration, Guardianship applications and Guardianship administration. I can also assist with notarising and having documents legalised with a UK government ap Read more

Inheritance Tax Has Changed, So Must Your Planning

The recent report on inheritance tax from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Irwin Mitchell highlighted that many more estates will have to pay inheritance tax (IHT) in the coming years – with total tax liabilities more than doubling across Scotland. It’s also worth noting Glasgo Read more