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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: UK Company Law is Changing

The new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has become law. It will change UK company law in a number of significant ways and is intended to reform the role of Companies House and improve transparency over UK companies. Companies House will become a more active regulator with enhanced powe Read more

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Irwin Mitchell Deal Completes Following Regulatory Approvals

The Two Law Firms Working Together To Grow Across UK And Internationally The deal which will see Irwin Mitchell invest in Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie is now complete after securing regulatory approval. This paves the way for the two businesses to work closer together as they seek growth acros Read more

Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024

We finally have it – the long-awaited and much-debated, Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024. It received Royal Assent on 30 January 2024, marking the most substantial reform of trust law in Scotland in over 100 years. After a series of consultations culminating in the draft Bill in 2014 Read more

Golden Rules To Being A Good Company Director

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP senior associate Kirstin MacDonald recently delivered training to her co-directors at the Inverness Chamber of Commerce on the importance of their duties as directors, and she has shared some of her top tips on what it takes to be a good director below. Kirstin, Read more

Time to Spring Clean your Legal Cupboard?

With spring approaching now is a good time to literally dust the cobwebs off your legal documents and check they continue to reflect your current financial position and wishes. A Will is one of the most important documents that you will ever make and keeping it up to date is just as important. Your Read more

Zoe Hayward

I help clients prepare for the future by advising on the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Guardianships. I also assist with the administration of estates. Read more

WJM Strengthens Team With String of Appointments and Promotions Across Offices

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced a string of new appointments and promotions as the firm bolsters its service offering and expands its legal expertise across Scotland. The WJM team has recently welcomed seven new hires, while also recognising two staff members with promotions for Read more

WJM Dunblane Make Contribution to Dunblane Cathedral Book

A book detailing the history of Dunblane Cathedral’s stained-glass windows is to be published, partly thanks to the help of WJM Dunblane. WJM’s office in Dunblane has made a contribution to the Society of Friends of Dunblane Cathedral as they draft a new hardback book on the history of Read more

Olivia Finnie

I am a first-year trainee currently working in the Private Client team in our Glasgow Office. I am looking forward to assisting the team and their clients with a variety of matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney and general executry administration. Read more

WJM and Irwin Mitchell Provide The Traitors Finalist Andrew Jenkins Respite on UK-Wide Trek for Brain Injury Charity

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP and Irwin Mitchell Scotland were delighted to welcome Andrew Jenkins, finalist of BBC hit series The Traitors, to WJM’s Glasgow office as part of his remarkable UK trek in support of brain injury charity, Headway. Andrew, who sustained a life-changing brai Read more