Bruce A. Merchant O.B.E.
Bruce Merchant is our Senior Partner, who takes a particular interest in company and commercial work, conveyancing and wills. He is a member of the Conveyancing Committee of the Law Society in Scotland and has taken a particular interest in the modernisation of the system of landownership in Scotland about which he gave evidence to the Justice 1 Committee of the Scottish Parliament. He is also a member of the Research Ethics Committee of the Highland Health Board.
Email: bruce@southforrest.co.uk

Alexander Mills
Sandy Mills specialises in civil court work, claims and personal injury work for major insurers, contract matters and commercial conveyancing, including securities and leases. He also represents Inverness Squash Club, both as a solicitor and as a player and is keen on running, sailing, skiing, hill walking and football. He has been able to combine his leisure interests with work to some extent by advising on maritime matters including yacht charter and boat construction contracts and dealing with winter sports injury claims.
Email: sandy@southforrest.co.uk

Richard J. Skelton
Richard Skelton practises in the areas of civil court, matrimonial work, domestic and commercial conveyancing and crofting law. He is a member of Royal Dornoch Golf Club and in spite of having lived in Inverness since 1973 and supported the local football teams he still carries the burden of flying the flag for Brechin City FC, home of his boyhood heroes. The famous Hedge is still there!
Email: richard@southforrest.co.uk

Alan G. McDonald
Alan qualified as a solicitor in 1979 and became a partner in South Forrest in 1982. He specialises in company/corporate work and in commercial conveyancing and leasing transactions. Alan has been involved in the formation of many local companies a number of which have sought and become recognised as charities. In 2004 he was appointed as a member of the Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal. Outwith the office Alan spends time with his family and enjoys swimming and strumming a guitar (but not at the same time!).
Email: alan@southforrest.co.uk

Julia Cameron
Julia Cameron is in charge of our Private Client Department. She deals with preparation of will, tax planning, the setting up of trusts, the operation of powers of attorney and the administration of curatory and executry estates. She also has a particular interest in the needs of the elderly client. Julia lives with her family on the Black Isle where she is involved in the local community.
Email: julia@southforrest.co.uk

Rhona J. Simpson
Rhona assists and specialises in domestic conveyancing and other property related work. She also advises on liquor licensing and undertakes Licensing Board appearances. Rhona has a variety of outside interests including serving as Treasurer to the Provost Smith Memorial Trust, member of the Merkinch School Board, a Director of Highland Solicitors' Property Centre and Crafts Adviser for the County Girl Guide Association. When not in the office her favourite activity is pottering about in boats.
Email: rhona@southforrest.co.uk

Martin Smith
Martin specialises in court work with a particular emphasis on reparation and personal injury cases, in which he has experience of acting both for the injured party and on behalf of insurance companies. He holds a Masters Degree in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law, and is able to offer advice in the area of e-commerce law.
Email: martin@southforrest.co.uk