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Whisky Sector to be Served by New Team at WJM

As Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP announces the launch of its new drinks industry specialist team, Angus MacLeod, Partner and Head of Inverness office, looks at start-ups in the whisky sector and the importance of seeking legal counsel for those looking to move into the market. Food and drink Read more

String of Appointments and Promotions at WJM

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, has announced a string of promotions and appointments across its network of offices. The firm has significantly added to their Insolvency Law offering, with two new partners specialising in the field. Alan Munro, formerly of Bristol-based TLT, joins as Partner Read more

WJM Senior Solicitor Discusses the Pitfalls of ‘DIY’ At-Home Wills

In the last year, I’ve seen a notable rise in the number of people creating ‘at-home’ wills. Likely a direct result of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, this may seem like a more affordable option for those trying to get their legal affairs in order, but in reality, can often end Read more

The Law on Cohabitation in Scotland and Proposed Reform

Partner, significant-other, cohabitant? Cohabitation is a term that applies to many unmarried couples in Scotland, though we may not be aware of it. The law in Scotland has developed over the last 20 years to provide a framework of rights to protect the interests of those in such relationships and Read more

WJM Assist Firm in Transition to Employee Owned Model

Our corporate team recently assisted in the transition of a construction company to an employee-owned model. From humble beginnings in 1974, Tough Construction is now one of the largest employee-owned organisations in Scotland with over 500 employees. Bob Leishman, George Duncan, and Kenny MacKenz Read more

WJM Welcomes Four New Trainees

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie has welcomed four new trainee solicitors across two of its Scottish offices. Mairi Adams, Pip de Klerk and Robyn Black (graduates of the University of Glasgow, Edinburgh Napier University and Glasgow Caledonian University respectively) all join the firm’s Glas Read more

"Failure to Prevent Fraud" To be New Offence

A corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud is being added to the Economic Crime and Transparency Bill, as part of the Government’s drive against economic crime that benefits organisations. A new “failure to prevent fraud” criminal offence is to form part of the Economic Crime Read more

Macandrew & Jenkins merges with WJM

Macandrew & Jenkins WS is pleased to announce it has merged with Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP. We will conduct business as Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie moving forward, continuing to provide services across rural and estate work, wills, trusts and executries, and residential and comm Read more

Record Turnout at WJM's Annual Renewables Seminar

Record numbers attended Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP’s annual renewables seminar earlier this month, which put the spotlight on Scotland's trajectory towards achieving its onshore wind targets. More than 140 renewables professionals attended WJM’s ‘'Reaching the targets &n Read more