Partners & Staff

Contact details and information about our partners and senior staff are shown below.
John Macdonald Partner Formerly a police sergeant with over 10 years experience, John jumped ship to become a Solicitor in 1983. Following a period in general practice, John has developed extensive knowledge of Criminal Law, on which he now focuses primarily. John is a committee member of the Scottish Law Agents Society and the Bonnetmaker Craft of Dundee and treasurer of Monikie Primary School PTA. John is assisted by his personal assistant, Sandra Donald. Email : jmacdonald@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Lesley Macdonald Partner Lesley heads RSB macdonald's Family Law Team from our Office at 4 Whitehall Street, Dundee. She has provided specialist advice in this area for over 20 years. Lesley is a member of the Family Law Association and a past Dean of the Faculty of Solicitors in Dundee. Lesley is assisted by solicitor, Ruthven Bell; paralegal, Alison Morris; personal assistant, Hilary Sandeman; and senior secretary, Sheryl Adams. Email : lmacdonald@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Derek Duncan Partner Derek heads our Property and Estate Agency Teams from our Offices at 17 and 19 Crichton Street, Dundee. Derek deals with all aspects of residential and commercial property including the sale and purchase of hotels and licensed premises and sales arising from insolvencies. A solicitor for longer than he likes to admit, Derek is also a Board Member of Tayside Solicitors Property Centre. Derek's Personal Assistant is Lynda Thomas. Email : dduncan@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Maureen Collison Partner Maureen specialises in Property Law, with an emphasis on commercial based transactions. She is widely experienced in dealing with purchases, sales and leases, but is perhaps best known for her expertise in acting for private and commercial builders and developers. Maureen is an active member of Soroptimist International. Based in our Office at 17 Crichton Street, Dundee, Maureen is assisted by commercial conveyancing paralegal, Alison Smith, and personal assistant, Gillian Douglas. Email : mcollison@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Gregor Murray Partner Gregor heads RSB macdonalds Commercial and Insolvency Dispute Team from our Office at 4 Whitehall Street, Dundee. Gregor is the only solicitor in Tayside accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Insolvency Law. He acts for a wide range of commercial organisations and insolvency practitioners. His work has been recommended by both the Legal 500 and Chambers Guides. Gregor is Course Lecturer and Principal Tutor for the University of Dundee's Civil Practice and Procedure Courses. He has wide experience contributing to and heading training courses to both solicitors and commercial clients. Gregor is assisted by solicitor, Ruthven Bell; collections handler, Moira Philip; and personal assistant, Sandra Donald. Email : gmurray@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Angela Morrison Partner Angela Morrison is a residential conveyancing solicitor with a particular interest in our Estate Agency Department. Angela is based in our new Crichton Street Property Office, where she will be responsible for heading the Estate Agency Team with a view to maintaining and improving upon the high quality estate agency service provided by the firm. Angela is supported by her experienced personal assistant Margaret Hoskins. Email : amorrison@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Andrew Lyall Partner A criminal law specialist, Andrew is one of Dundees most familiar faces. His practice extends to High Court and Sheriff Court appearances throughout Scotland over a period of more than 30 years. Andrew is assisted by paralegal, Anna Anderson. Email : aanderson@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Carolyn Cameron Associate Carolyn is an Associate of the firm based in our Office at 17 Crichton Street, Dundee. She specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing including purchases, sales and re-mortgages. She is a part-time tutor in Conveyancing Practice at the University of Dundee. Carolyn is assisted by Ginny Lawson, an extremely experienced legal secretary. Email : ccameron@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Anne Clark Associate Anne Clark was recruited by RSB Macdonald to head and develop the firm's Wills, Trusts and Executry Department. Anne has expanded the Department to include estate and inheritance tax planning. She is assisted by her personal assistant, Pam McKenzie. Anne is a part-time tutor at the University of Dundee teaching within the Private Client course of the Diploma in Legal Practice. Email : aclark@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Deborah Macarthur Associate Debbie is a member of our Property Team based in our office at 17 Crichton Street, Dundee. She specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing, including purchases, sales and re-mortgages. Debbie is supported by her secretary, Audrey Donnet. Email : dmacarthur@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Ruthven Bell Solicitor Ruthven was recruited in 2004 by RSB macdonald to assist our Litigation Team based in our office at 4 Whitehall Street, Dundee. Ruthven also heads our Correspondents' Service. Ruthven is assisted by paralegal, Sheryl Adams. Email : rbell@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Brian Main Property Manager Property Manager, Brian Main, is a fully qualified property sales negotiator and valuer, having achieved accreditation from the Solicitors Property Centre Scotland. Brian joined Macdonald Garvie in 1996 and within two years forged a career in the firms' Estate Agency department. Since the amalgamation of Macdonald Garvie and Rollo, Steven & Bond to form RSB macdonald in 2002, Brian has acquired a wealth of experience in the local housing market. Brian is responsible for assisting clients throughout the marketing process and his expertise is invaluable at the initial stage when he provides a pre-sale valuation, cost comparisons and advice regarding marketing strategies. Brian is hugely enthusiastic and takes a keen interest in the future development of the Estate Agency Department. He has been instrumental in the introduction of our online virtual tours and shop front digital video displays and continues to develop innovative ideas to improve our estate agency service. Email : bmain@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Alasdair Wannan Claims Executive Alasdair heads our Compensation Team, based in our Office at 4 Whitehall Street, Dundee. Alasdair has over 20 years' experience of pursuing and defending a vast variety of compensation claims. Alasdair is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Alasdair is assisted by claims handler, Kerri Grant, and secretary. Lyndsay Mitchell. Email : awannan@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Kerri Grant Claims Handler Kerri is a member of RSB macdonalds Compensation Team, based in our Office at 4 Whitehall Street, Dundee. Providing direct support to Claims Executive, Alasdair Wannan, Kerri is the principal point of contact for all new claims business within the firm. Email : kgrant@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Gillian Petrie Sales Negotiator The newest member of RSB macdonald's Property Team, sales negotiator, Gillian Petrie, joined the firm in 2005 after working for 14 years in the financial services industry. In addition to negotiating sales, Gillian keeps in contact with potential purchasers, actively follows up viewings and keeps clients fully informed of progress with their sale. Gillians helpful, pleasant manner and easy going nature have quickly made her extremely popular with her colleagues and clients. Email : gpetrie@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



Moira Philip Collections Handler Moira is the main point of contact for our rapidly expanding Debt Recovery and Collection Department. A qualified Paralegal in this area, she has extensive experience in pursuing and collecting debts throughout Scotland for a wide variety of clients. Email : mphilip@rsbmacdonald.co.uk



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