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Practicalities of Moving Home

It is often said that moving house is one of the most stressful events in our lives. While it is not possible to remove stress from the process altogether, there are steps you can take to be more prepared and ready for your transaction, whether you are buying, selling or both. As a Seller one of th Read more

WJM Employment Bulletin: September/October 2023

There have been a number of new pieces of employment legislation receiving Royal Assent over the past few months. This briefing note intends to give an overview of each and explain the impact they will have in relation to employers and their employees. If you have any questions about any of the top Read more

James Wotherspoon

I am actively engaged with sporting estates, fishings, residential and sporting estate conveyancing and executries. Read more

WJM Dunfermline Solicitor Shortlisted as Rising Star

WJM Dunfermline solicitor Kiran Bahia has been shortlisted as a nominee for this year’s Scottish Asian & Business Awards. Kiran, an NQ Solicitor in the Corporate team at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie, has been announced as a finalist for the Rising Star in Law award after standing out Read more

Legal Rights

Legal rights are a type of forced heirship in Scotland, entitling certain parties to a share of an estate notwithstanding what a Will says. However, it is not always clear cut. Whilst people have freedom to leave their estates as they wish within their Will, there is an overriding concept known as Read more

The Tartan Tariff on Scottish Property Ownership

With its rich history and picturesque landscapes, Scotland can be the ideal location to invest in additional property, whether it is a holiday home or a little fixer-upper. As alluring as that seems, clients often overlook the tax implications and other compliance burdens. The “tartan tariff& Read more

Aligning Your Values to Do the Right Thing

ESG is a commitment to your employees, partners, investors and more. Angus MacLeod, partner at Wright Johnston & Mackenzie, explains what it is and its significance Times have changed, and continue to at a rapid pace — staying ahead of the curve is vital for any organisation that claims t Read more

Analysis: The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024

Analysing the current state of Scots trust law following the passage of new trust legislation Trust law in Scotland has been through a journey over the past year as a Bill set to reform it made its way through the scrutiny of the legislative process. Royal Assent was granted on 30 January 2024, yie Read more

WJM Dunblane Raises £4,295 for Charity Campaign

WJM Dunblane has raised an incredible £4,295 by participating in an annual charity will-writing campaign - making it one of the highest donating firms across the UK this year. WJM Dunblane has taken part in the Will Aid campaign since 1996, raising a grand total of £64,287, by volu Read more