Our People

Colin has over 25 years' experience in the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area property market and leads our residential conveyancing team.

Colin likes to get to know his clients to understand what they want and prides himself on building a loyal client base that trust him to provide the advice and secure the deal they are looking for. Dealing with clients personally is important to Colin.

Outwith work you will find Colin on his bike out and about in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

William heads up the Corporate & Commercial department and is a dual qualified lawyer in Scotland and in England & Wales.

He has been representing SME and land-owning clients on various corporate and commercial matters for over 15 years and has particular experience in development land sales.

Outside of his legal work William has an active family life and holds positions of responsibility with various charitable and faith-based activities in Royal Deeside.

James has been with the Firm for 14 years and is part of our Land & Business team. 

Neil has been helping individuals and businesses  over the past 25 years buying and selling property in the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area. 

John leads our Litigation team. John is a criminal law specialist with over 30 years' experience representing clients in courts all over Scotland. 

Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his family. 

Michael has specialised in Private Client work for over ten years and is a fully qualified member of STEP. 

Michael is committed to cutting through the legal jargon, Michael believes that there are always options available to clients even in the most complicated of circumstances.

Outside of the office, Michael is a fan of live music, books and appreciating a well aged whisky.

With over 10 years of experience, Annabelle advises individuals and families on a full range of private client matters - from Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and estates & succession planning.

With a particular interest in care home and estate planning alongside helping the elderly and vulnerable manage their affairs, Annabelle endeavours to offer a sensitive yet practical approach to matters. 

Having worked across the north of Scotland, Annabelle has advised on the succession of farms and crofts, and assisted business owners with their personal succession planning. She specialises in the administration of complex, contentious and high value estates, the preparation of tax efficient Wills, lifetime Inheritance tax planning and financial and welfare Powers of Attorney.

Helen in her role as practice director is responsible for ensuring the Firm operates effectively and efficiently.

Helen's background is in accounting spending 13 years for PwC in their Aberdeen and Toronto offices. A change in career came along with the opportunity to manage a Law Firm.

Helen has responsibility for all aspects of the business covering finance, IT, HR, and is the MLRO.

Out of work she is busy with her horses, an energetic cocker spaniel, to relax - enjoys cooking.

As part of our Litigation team, Grraham is a criminal law specialist with over 40 years' experience representing clients in courts all over Scotland.

Outside of work, Graham enjoys spending time with his family.