From our five offices we support organisations and individuals with their legal requirements across the UK and Ireland. We have built our business on a wide range of legal expertise, a deep understanding of the sectors in which we operate, and a collaborative and inclusive culture. These are the cornerstones of our success, and therefore, more importantly, how we help our clients achieve their objectives.


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30 March 2026

Andy Hall elected as new Managing Partner of Shepherd and Wedderburn

Contributors:
Andrew Hall, Andrew Blain

Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced that Andy Hall will succeed Andrew Blain as Managing Partner from 1 May 2026. Following his traineeship with the firm between 1993 and 1995, Andy specialised in real estate development where he built a strong and varied practice, joining the partnership in 2003 and assuming the role of head of […]

23 February 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn to be headline sponsor of the All-Energy exhibition and conference for the twelfth time

Shepherd and Wedderburn will return as headline sponsor of the All-Energy exhibition and conference. The event, now in its 25th year, is essential for everyone in the low-carbon and renewable energy community. Last year over 13,000 people walked through the doors of the SEC to network, share knowledge and explore opportunities – and even more […]

15 January 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Sam Jones as a Director in its Employment Law team

The Employment Law specialist Sam Jones has joined the Scotland-headquartered UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn. He will be based in the firm’s Aberdeen office. The appointment comes at a time of rapid growth for S+W’s Employment team in Aberdeen. Sam joins from Burness Paull, from where partners Tricia Walker and Andrew Knight also joined […]

17 November 2025

Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Marcus Wright as a Partner in its English Real Estate team

Marcus Wright has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a Partner in the firm’s English Real Estate team. Marcus brings over 25 years of commercial property experience and has advised investors, developers, landlords and tenants on complex property transactions and development projects. His expertise includes real estate development, investment acquisitions and disposals, forward fundings, lettings and […]

15 September 2025

Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Donald Smith as a Partner in its Corporate Finance team

Shepherd and Wedderburn is pleased to announce that corporate finance specialist Donald Smith has joined the firm as a Partner in the Corporate Finance team. Donald brings a wealth of corporate finance and boardroom expertise, including in M&A, private equity and equity capital markets matters across a range of sectors from his time at Linklaters, […]

24 July 2025

Shepherd and Wedderburn Maintains Band 1 Ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025

Shepherd and Wedderburn is pleased to announce that its Private Wealth and Tax team has once again secured its prestigious Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025. This recognition reflects the team’s continued commitment to delivering the highest standards of client service and legal expertise to its clients. Shepherd and Wedderburn’s private wealth […]

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31 March 2026

Avoiding disputes under the Sale of Goods Act 1979: practical guidance for rural businesses in Scotland

Contributor: Thomas McFarlane

The rights, obligations and remedies provided by the Sales of Goods Act 1979.

31 March 2026

You reap what you sow: Agricultural workers

Contributor: Olivia Greener

Agricultural workers bring with them a specific set of employment rules which farming businesses should be aware of and ready for.

30 March 2026

Why it’s time to talk about wills

Contributor: Stephanie Hepburn

With an uptick in disputes over estates between beneficiaries, executors, or other family members, and challenges to wills becoming more commonplace in recent years, Partner Stephanie Hepburn looks at what you can do now to protect your family’s future. This article was originally published in The Scotsman. 

30 March 2026

Don’t Stop Me Now: Locked gates and access rights in Scotland

Contributor: Stephanie Hepburn

The law treats locked gates differently depending on whether the access they prevent arises from a private servitude right, a public right of way, or the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

30 March 2026

Silent giving – A lot of philanthropic activity happens out of the spotlight

Contributor: Keith McLaren

A personal account from Keith McLaren, a Partner in our Private Wealth and Tax team, who is involved in a project that delivers and installs operating theatres around the world.

30 March 2026

Sheep worrying

Contributors:
Stephanie Hepburn, Vicky Christie

An outline of the current Scottish legislation on sheep worrying, what steps farmers and landowners can take to protect their flocks, the types of penalties that exist, and how our Rural Disputes team can assist with any related issues.

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