Emma is a Solicitor in our Edinburgh Private Client team.
Working alongside Emma Horne, Emma advises a wide range of clients on Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries. Providing excellent care is very important to Emma and she is known for her friendly manner.
Emma is currently working towards her STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification and is due to qualify in December 2026.
Working alongside Sarah Mitchell and Stephanie Pratt, Louise is a Solicitor in our Perth Private Client team.
Louise advises clients on a wide range of matters including the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, trust administration and set-up, tax, and succession planning. She also works closely with Thorntons trust team on the creation and administration of family trusts.
Louise has a particular interest in assisting our rural clients in managing their affairs.
Lindsay is a dedicated Private Client Solicitor based in St Andrews and Cupar. She assists individuals and families to plan for their future with the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney. Working alongside colleagues Ross Cargill and Rachel Anderson, Lindsay offers clients comprehensive expert advice and practical solutions that bring security and peace of mind to their personal affairs.
Oliver is a second second Trainee Solicitor in the Private Client team. He commenced his Training Contract in June 2024 and completed his first seat in Residential Conveyancing.
Oliver graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, where he developed a strong foundation in legal principles. Prior to embarking upon a legal career, Oliver spent time travelling in Australia.
Caroline has a BA Hons degree in Marketing from Glasgow Caledonian University and is also an Accredited Paralegal, having gained her accreditation from Strathclyde University. As part of our Private Client team, Caroline assists clients with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries and ensures they are prepared for planning for later life.
Adam is an experienced Senior Solicitor based in our Perth office, specialising in all areas of Private Client including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Executries. He has a particular interest in advising clients on tax planning and IHT.
Adam acts for client from all backgrounds, from people with potentially small estates up to high net worth individuals with complex needs.
After graduating from Edinburgh University, Adam completed his traineeship with an established law firm in Dundee. Adam has since completed the prestigious STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates.
Sarah is a Partner in our specialist Private Client Team based in our Perth office, where she provides expert advice on a wide range of Private Client matters. She advises individuals and families on all aspects of estate and succession planning, including the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, the administration of Executries, and the creation and management of Trusts. Her approachable, empathetic, and practical style is consistently valued by clients, particularly when navigating complex and sensitive legal issues.
Alan is a specialist in the Private Client field and advises clients on a variety of issues including the preparation of Wills, Estate planning, asset protection and Executry administration.
He advises regularly on the creation and administration of Trusts, and on adults with incapacity issues, in particular in the preparation of Powers of Attorney. He act for the Trustees of the Betty Ross Foundation, and is on the Board of the Crossroads Care Attendant charity for Perth and Kinross.
A Solicitor in our specialist Private Client team, Ellen works alongside Partner Stephanie Pratt.
She advises individuals and families on a range of personal matters, from the drafting and preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, to care costs, tax planning and the Executry administration process in Scotland.
Ellen is well known for her prompt response and excellent attention to detail, which is appreciated by clients at what can often be a difficult time.
Rachel is a second seat Trainee Solicitor in the Private Client team. She commenced her Training Contract in September 2024 and completed her first seat in Land & Rural Business.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Glasgow, and completed an LLM in International and European Law, with a specialisation in Human Rights Law from the University of Gent in Belgium.