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Navigating Matrimonial Property in Divorce Proceedings

Iona Whyte, Family Law senior solicitor at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, gives a timely explanation of how matrimonial property works in Scotland. December is just weeks away and families up and down the country are preparing for festive fun.But another gloomier day is also fast approaching Read more

Have You Had Your “Legal Health” Checked?

We all see the signs on the motorway asking us if we have had our car health checked, and we may be “encouraged” either by employers or family to have our medical health checked. But have you had your “legal health” checked? We all know the importance of a Will. Not only ind Read more

WJM Solicitor Sheds Light on Key Issues Impacting Scotch Whisky Sector

WJM solicitor Angus MacLeod, who specialises in the spirits industry, has spoken about the challenges currently being faced by the Scotch whisky sector after conducting an analysis of the industry’s production, sales, and global reputation. He has highlighted some of the key issues affec Read more

WJM Donates to Host of Good Causes

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has donated almost £5,000 to Glasgow-based refugee charity Refuweegee and five local foodbanks across the country. The donation of £4,778 was taken from the Scottish firm’s charity fund in order to give back to the local communities it se Read more

Promotions and 'STEP' Success at WJM

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is celebrating a successful month as the promotions of two staff members and STEP qualifications of three colleagues are announced. Leanne Follan, a valuable member of WJM's renewables team in Glasgow, and Ben White, who has been working with the CRG team in Edi Read more

Trustee Liability in Scotland – What’s New Following the 2024 Act?

Whilst the majority of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 (the “Act”) is not yet in force, anyone who is a trustee or advises trustees should now be familiar with the changes coming in. A fundamental principle of trust law in Scotland has always been that trustees’ liab Read more

WJM Dunblane Pledges Support to Charities During Will Writing Campaign

WJM Dunblane has pledged its support to nine charities by signing up to an annual will-writing campaign. WJM Dunblane has been a part of the Will Aid scheme for 27 years, helping raise vital donations every November by writing basic wills and waiving their usual fee, instead inviting clients to mak Read more

Financial Worries Top List of Concerns for Divorced Parents

• 25% of those surveyed who have children cited financial matters as top co-parenting challenge• Contact with children, parental styles and holidays were other challenges post-divorce• Almost a third of divorced parents said having children made them fight harder for their rights&bull Read more

WJM Solicitor Awarded 'Gold Standard Accreditation' for Supporting Older and Vulnerable People

A WJM solicitor has received official recognition for her expertise in legal support for older and vulnerable clients, their families and carers. Nicola McGorm, Associate at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, has become a Full Accredited Member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) (now The Associ Read more

WJM Advises Sharles CA on Employee Ownership Trust

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie is delighted to announce the successful completion of its advisory role in Sharles Chartered Accountants' transition to employee ownership at the end of 2023. Sharles Chartered Accountants, a well-established firm with a 60-year legacy in Lanarkshire, has been a cor Read more