An Introduction to Inheritance Tax
 
Mr Alan Barr [More Info]
Partner
Brodies Solicitors

Alan is one of Scotland's best-known tax practitioners and his practice covers the full range of taxes. He has particular experience of property tax issues including VAT and stamp duty land tax. He advises clients on corporate tax and he has contributed widely to authoritative publications in relation to wills, tax planning and trusts.

Alan has written and researched about a great many tax matters. He brings a broad depth of legal knowledge and experience to transactions and planning for a wide range of clients from the largest corporates to individuals.

Alan is recognised as a ranked individual in Chambers & Partners for both Private Client and Tax, and was recently identified by Citywire Wealth Manager as one of 'The top ten lawyers every wealth manager needs to know'.

 
Mr Martin Campbell [More Info]
Senior Associate
Anderson Strathern
Martin is a senior associate, qualified chartered tax adviser and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Private Client Tax Law.

Martin advises on all areas of private client work and specialises in providing practical tax and trust planning advice for tax mitigation, estate planning and asset protection. His clients include estate and land owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, family-owned companies and other entities.

Martin is a member of the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, the Personal Finance Society and is registered as a notary public.
 
Mr Ian Macdonald [More Info]
Partner
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
  • Qualified as a solicitor in both Scotland and England and Wales
  • Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as specialist in trusts law
  • Notary Public
  • Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Member of STEP Worldwide Council representing Scotland 2007-2013
  • Deputy Chairman of STEP Business Families Special Interest Group
  • Member of STEP's Professional  Development Committee and Scottish Branch Committee
  • Member of Law Society of Scotland's Tax and Investor Protection Committees
  • Ian has presented a number of seminars on estate planning, trusts and tax for the Law Society of Scotland, STEP and within the firm.