Joe is a Professional Support Lawyer at Turcan Connell. His role involves applying an understanding of legal and market practice to support the firm’s Tax and Succession department. Joe has a particular interest in trusts and gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee when the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 was at Stage 1 of the legislative process. Joe is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Scotland Branch Committee and has completed the STEP Diploma for Trusts and Estates in Scotland.

Publications

Private Client Law Guide

Co-author of the Scotland chapter in the Private Client Law Guide , published 29 April 2025 , alongside Mark McKeown and Paul Macaulay .