Independent Scottish Law firm Gillespie Macandrew LLP has announced that its new CEO will be Robert Graham-Campbell.

Robert will take up office on 16 October and replaces outgoing CEO, Chris West, who is retiring from the firm.

Robert has extensive business leadership and legal sector experience, most recently as CEO of London based Pemberton Greenish LLP, specialists in private client, property and corporate law.

Gillespie Macandrew Chairperson Fiona Morton said,

“I am delighted to announce Robert’s appointment, particularly as he has already demonstrated an approach to the CEO role that we feel is strongly aligned with our values as a firm. We seek to always be straightforward, open and transparent in our relationships, continually working hard to be an attractive place for talented and enthusiastic people to work in strong teams delivering great advice to our clients.

“I am grateful to Chris who has delivered the strong growth the firm has achieved over the past few years and established a robust financial position to move forward from. He has also recently led the rebrand launch further providing the platform for Robert to drive the next phase of our plan to develop and grow our business in response to market opportunities.”

Robert Graham-Campbell said

“I am excited to be joining Gillespie Macandrew at a time of fast-paced change in the legal services market. The importance of strong client relationships, based on the highest levels of quality and service, has never been greater. The firm’s focus on this is central to its medium term strategy and places it in a strong position in a competitive market. I look forward to working with the Chair, partners and staff to lead the firm through the next stages of its development.”

Pictured above: (L-R) Chris West, Fiona Morton & Robert Graham-Campbell.

Leading Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has bolstered its Tax and Private Client team, with the recruitment of Tax Director Anne Marie Renz and Senior Tax Manager Alison Pryde.

Anne Marie is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience advising on an extensive range of personal and business tax issues including business acquisitions and disposals, group reorganisations, business structuring and strategic capital gains tax and inheritance tax planning. She has particular expertise in property tax issues advising developers, investors and landowners on areas such as LBTT, VAT and capital allowances.

Alison has extensive experience of personal tax working within “The Big Four” accounting firms. She advises a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, partnerships and landed estates particularly in relation to Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax and the taxation of land. Alison will also be responsible for the management of Gillespie Macandrew’s tax returns team, ensuring the firm’s clients are compliant under the self-assessment regime.

Both are experienced Chartered Tax Advisors (CTAs) and join the Tax team at Gillespie Macandrew which already includes 2 CTAs and two members of the Association of Taxation Technicians in a Private Client Team where most are members of the Society of Estate Practitioners (STEP).

John McArthur, Head of Tax at Gillespie Macandrew said:
“Anne Marie’s and Alison’s appointments further develop our impressive tax capabilities, enhancing a team which already provides complex tax and legal advice to our clients and other professional advisers whether individuals, businesses, farmers or other land owners, particularly around inheritance tax. I look forward to working with them as we continue to build strength and depth in our private client and tax team.”

Fiona Morton, Chair of Gillespie Macandrew, said:
“Tax is a very important service at Gillespie Macandrew as it plays a key part in virtually all private client, commercial and property transactions. I am delighted to welcome Anne Marie and Alison to both the team and the firm. Their expertise will further strengthen this experienced team and help drive further expansion in one of our key growth areas.”

Photograph Caption: From left to right: Michelle McNeill (Associate), Anne Marie Renz (Tax Director), Alison Pryde (Senior Tax Manager), John McArthur (Head of Tax).