Private Client Services
Phone
0131 473 4207
Address
Caledonian Exchange, 19a Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
Doran is a Director in our Private Client team based in our Edinburgh office. A highly valued solicitor by his clients, he advises on a wide range of personal and legal issues, including Wills, Trusts, Executries, succession planning, inheritance tax and is a Notary Public. Through his expertise and approachable style, Doran builds and maintains relationships with clients that add security and support at key moments of their life.
Doran is a Writer to the Signet and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Doran is a Trustee of the charity, John Watson's Trust.
news 3 September 2025
Increased awareness of the impact of impending changes on privately-owned SMEs and family businesses is needed
insights 28 August 2025
Reviewing your Will should ideally be done at least every five years, or sooner if your personal circumstances have changed
insights
In the latest issue of Lindsays Life, Partners Helen Kidd and Lynsey Kerr highlight the pitfalls of an improvised Will and the consequences for families and charities
insights 24 June 2025
The legislation protecting adults who no longer have mental capacity is under review – however, early planning can prevent issues arising
insights 17 June 2025
In the latest issue of Lindsays Life we offer some advice on what to do if you lose your Will and how to prevent it happening in the first place
insights 29 May 2025
Pension changes announced in the 2024 UK Budget could affect younger families more than they expect. Doran Mitchell explains more in the latest issue of Lindsays Life