OUR TEAM
Pamela leads the firm’s Private Client team. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of private client work, having worked in this area for over 20 years. She has a particular interest in will drafting, estate administration and estate planning, including considering matters relating to Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax. She has expertise in all aspects of Trusts, including lifetime Discretionary Trusts, Trusts in relation to pension and death in service benefits, and Will Trusts.
Pamela is very involved in dealing with matters relating to the administration of an individual’s affairs, particularly involving the implementation of financial and welfare Powers of Attorney.
Pamela is a “Recommended Lawyer” in Personal Tax, Trusts & Executries by The Legal 500. She is also ranked by Chambers in their preeminent High Net Worth Guide recognising her expertise in providing legal advice to individuals with complex and high net worth requirements.
Pamela Niven advises on wills and tax matters. Niven is head of private client asset protection and tax at Harper Macleod and is experienced in tax and succession planning matters. "Pamela is absolutely fantastic. She is thorough, commercial and very client-focused." "Pamela is very good. She is very thorough, collaborative and technical. She is able to come to each matter with a solution- and client-first approach. I would recommend her without any hesitation."