One of our Partners since joining us in August 2014, after 14 years with an Edinburgh and Fife based legal practice. Alan has a wealth of management knowledge, having led a previous team to the title of Private Client Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards in 2011. He has over 25 years’ experience in general practice, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Capital Tax planning and Property, and has a real passion for the law surrounding ‘later life’. Alan is the Chair of the Abbeyfield Societies in Scotland and a Trustee of the Norah Webber Charitable Trust. Alan and his family are easily recognised when walking their two golden retrievers in and around Perthshire. His interests include sport, reading and film.

Sarah is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Charity Law and is head of the firm’s Charities and Communities Team. Sarah is also certified by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in risk management and governance. Whilst specialising in Charity Law Sarah also practices in a number of other areas of Law, to include Private Client matters. Sarah, originally from Dunkeld,  became a partner of the firm in 2017. Over the years Sarah has built up a significant portfolio of charity clients locally, regionally and internationally, covering a variety of sectors. Sarah is regularly asked to deliver training to charities throughout Scotland, speak at events, and deliver online webinar training sessions. Sarah is herself a Trustee of PKAVS, Growbiz Scotland and The Pettigrew Charitable Trust. Sarah is also a Council Member of The Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet (known as the WS Society) one of the oldest incorporated bodies in Scotland for public benefit.

Alexander is the firm’s Trainee Solicitor, having joined the firm in 2021.  He recently moved back with his young family to the area, having left to complete his studies.  Alexander primarily deals with residential property, Wills & Powers of Attorney.  When not at work, Alexander can often be found experimenting with new baking recipes or at his local garden centre discovering new delicacies for his pet tortoise.  He has a passion for film and can be often seen at the cinema.

Angela is the firms’s Practice Manager who joined us in April 2019, she brings with her over 20 years of Legal Cashroom Accounting expertise along with Cashroom Management experience.  Outwith work Angela enjoys walking & travelling with her partner Kevin, reading and a variety of sports.