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Taking the Family Home Out of Inheritance Tax

In yesterday’s Summer Budget, the Chancellor announced his plan to do away with inheritance tax on family homes worth up to £1million. The aim is to allow those who have worked hard for their homes to be able to pass them on to family members and to also combat Treasury figures which su Read more

Private Equity

We have had a long-standing involvement with private equity, often known as business angel, investment. We have acted for a variety of investors (including individual investors, consortiums and public bodies) and businesses at all stages of development, whether they are local, national or internatio Read more

Business Lending and Security

We advise banks and other financial institutions who lend money. We help to protect their financial investments by taking securities over any type of property in the UK. Our team has a wealth of experience in acting for providers of finance to businesses. This covers aspects of lending and securit Read more

Conversations, Sheep and Wills

In a wide ranging issue of Business and Life we discuss changes to employment law that allow employers to hold “Protected Conversations” with their employees and the newly introduced fee system for bringing a case before the Employment Tribunal. In personal law, we look at what happens Read more

Divorce & Separation

Ending a marriage is never an easy decision to make, especially if you have a family, but sometimes it is the best decision for everyone. Whatever your reasons for choosing to separate and then divorce, there is a legal process to be gone through. Divorce doesn’t have to involve a long court Read more

Trusts

Looking after your money and your family. A trust allows you to hold assets for the benefit of another person without giving that person control of the assets. Trusts can be very useful if you want to pass on assets to your children or even grandchildren but are worried that they might not use thos Read more

Powers Of Attorney

The power to care. Many people assume that if they become unable to manage their affairs then their family, a trusted friend or the next-of-kin will be able to step in and help them. However, simply being related to someone is not sufficient authority to manage their finances. Powers of Attorney ( Read more

Graham Bell

My corporate and commercial practice means I have strong working knowledge of family business systems and a sound grasp of insolvency practice. I help corporate, commercial and family business clients achieve their business aims. My day to day work covers the corporate finance, project managem Read more

WJM Welcomes New Solicitors and Trainees as Investment in Talent Continues

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has welcomed their largest ever cohort of trainees across its offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as five newly qualified solicitors, strengthening its teams in key practice areas. It has been a big couple of years for WJM with strategic investment from Ir Read more

Technology

We provide tailor-made advice for founders and investors alike of early-stage and growing technology businesses. From commercialisation and intellectual property to sponsorship and marketing, our team can help both protect and successfully exploit new products and business ideas. Our cross-discipl Read more