John Macrae Email & Phone Number

I am a partner in private legal practice in Aberdeen. My areas of knowledge and expertise are heritable property and private client, particularly wills and executry work. I obtained my degree at Aberdeen University and also obtained post graduate qualification in Construction Law and Arbitration at Robert Gordon University.I am a Notary Public, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and I am a member of the Society of Trust and Executry Practitioners – STEP. My interest in law and education led to my position as a Tutor in Advocacy and Pleading and, after a short break, as a lecturer in Private Client in the highly regarded Law School at Aberdeen University. For almost the entire duration of my career, I have had an involvement in the operations of Aberdeen Solicitors’ Property Centre Limited - ASPC. Since 2001, I have held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Along with Moira Allan, the Chief Executive, I am responsible for the direction and coordination of what is widely regarded locally as a valuable public service.I am an experienced, competent lawyer and manager with a good spread of knowledge and skills and a reputation for reliability and openness. I have a clear mind and any decisions I take are well informed and carefully considered. With the application of experience and personal judgement, I can usually identify an innovative solution for most problems.

Listed skills include Experienced Real Estate Practicioner, Trust And Estate Practicioner, Notary Public, Fellow Of The Chartered Institute Of Arbitrators, and 12 others.