Peter advises on succession, inheritance, and tax planning. Before joining Murray Beith Murray, Peter worked as a corporate lawyer. As a result, he combines private client expertise with a broader knowledge and perspective, offering specialist advice in relation to wills, trusts, succession, estate planning, asset protection and tax mitigation including inheritance tax and capital gains tax advice.
He has a particular interest in advising business owners and business families as well as private individuals. As a dual qualified solicitor (Scotland and England/Wales), Peter is able to act for clients who have interests both North and South of the border.
Peter is ranked in the current edition of Chambers High Net Worth guide, and he is a Recommended Lawyer in Spear's 500 and The Legal 500 UK listings.
Areas of work:
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- Estate and succession planning (including taxation issues)
- Family Business Advice
- Wills and Powers of Attorney
- Trusts/Companies/Partnerships
- English law