The arrival of the 20-strong team, led by partners Eleanor Kerr and Alexis Graham, both of whom are regarded as leaders in their field, will increase the size of Shepherd and Wedderburn’s private client practice to 46.
The team, which joins Shepherd and Wedderburn on 1 April, and will continue to be based primarily in Glasgow, has a strong client base and reputation in the market. It is ranked in the independent legal directory Chambers and Partners, with clients praising the team as “superb”, “approachable” and “very professional with a high level of expertise”.
Eleanor Kerr, who currently leads the Dentons team, specialises in a wide range of private client matters with particular emphasis on trusts and succession law, tax and estate planning. She has over 30 years’ experience in private practice and is extremely well respected in the field. Eleanor is frequently recommended for her technical capabilities, pragmatic outlook, highly collaborative approach and sensitivity in navigating delicate client matters.