Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is to provide expertise free of charge to local businesses looking to make the most of the benefits of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF). Partner Angus MacLeod, who is the head of the firm's Inverness office, will provide free advice t

Scotland’s cities and sectors are emerging as key drivers of international investment, according to the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report published by Irwin Mitchell and Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM). The report highlights Scotland’s pivotal role in attracting ov

Rod Maclean takes a look at a high-profile family squabble. Media business magnate Rupert Murdoch’s family’s public drama regarding ownership is perhaps the biggest family business law story of a generation. Beneath the glitz lies a classic archetype of succession squabbles. Families &nd

Edinburgh has replaced Brighton as the highest-ranking UK city outside of London for foreign direct investment (FDI) attractiveness, according to law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell. A quarterly report by the law firms, which incorporates the latest analysis by the Ce

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell Scotland recently hosted a special Indonesian business outreach event in Glasgow.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards.

Marking Highland Business Week, Angus MacLeod discusses the transformative potential of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, highlighting the opportunities and challenges it presents for the region. The Highlands are on the brink of a transformation unlike anything seen in decades. The l

Edinburgh has reclaimed its position as the top UK city outside London for foreign direct investment (FDI), surpassing Greater Manchester, according to a new study.

Irwin Mitchell Scotland staff have moved into Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie’s (WJM) Glasgow and Edinburgh offices following the firm’s strategic investment in WJM last year. In Glasgow, 13 Irwin Mitchell staff will now be based out of the Grade A office space at St Vincent Plaza.

Alison Marshall, a solicitor based in Dunfermline and a partner at Wright, Johnson & Mackenzie (WJM), has attained the Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) qualification from the Chartered Institute of Taxation. The qualification is the equivalent to that of a Masters degree and elements of it have a not

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced the promotion of Stephen Grant to partner. Mr Grant, who has specialised in corporate, commercial and IT work for WJM for almost nine years, said: "It's a huge privilege to be the first partner promotion post-collaboration, signifying an exciting ph

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie advised on Sharles Chartered Accountants' transition to employee ownership at the end of 2023. Sharles Chartered Accountants, a well-established firm with a 60-year legacy in Lanarkshire, has been a cornerstone in the local business community.

The deal which will see Irwin Mitchell invest in firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is now complete after securing regulatory approval. This paves the way for the two businesses to work closer together as they seek growth across the UK and internationally.

WJM partner Angus MacLeod has been named as an ambassador for Highland Renewables, a new initiative between the tourism and renewables sectors. Highland Renewables aims to create a platform where key stakeholders from tourism and energy can come together, aligning their efforts to dri

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has acquired Inverness law firm Macandrew & Jenkins WS Ltd.