A chartered tax advisor, she has over 18 years’ experience and has particular expertise advising high net worth clients on their tax affairs, including inheritance tax and capital gains tax. Ms Macpherson-Fletcher joins from accountancy firm Saffery Champness and is the current Treasurer of STEP Scotland.

Gillespie Macandrew’s head of tax and co-head of private client, John McArthur said: “Lisa’s appointment will add further depth to the tax offering for our clients and is part of our continued investment in the firm’s award-winning private client and land and rural business teams.

“Lisa brings considerable expertise in advising on complex tax matters for individuals and businesses and I am looking forward to working with her and further developing our tax practice.”