Jack advises individuals and families on tax-efficient succession strategies, lifetime estate planning, and the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney. He also supports clients with more specialised planning needs, including the settlement and management of trusts and the administration of complex estates.
Jack helps clients and advisers with long-term planning solutions that preserve wealth across generations. He has particular expertise in advising on succession to agricultural businesses and landed estates, navigating the legal and tax complexities of business relief and agricultural property relief.
Jack joined as a trainee in 2013, qualified as a solicitor in 2015, and became a Partner in 2021. He values building lasting relationships with clients, often advising multiple generations on estate planning strategies tailored to their unique needs.
He is a Notary Public and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the leading global body for professionals in inheritance and succession planning. From 2018 to 2025, Jack served as Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
Jack is ranked as 'up and coming' in the 2025 High Net Worth Guide by Chambers & Partners, reflecting his excellent client work.
My parents died within weeks of each other, shifting family relationships in a way that was often distressing. Looking after the estates was a more complex process than I had envisaged. Jack Kerr and Sue Campbell of MFMac navigated us through this difficult territory with great subtlety, skill and humanity. They were unfailingly responsive, thoughtful and thorough. I’m so glad my parents entrusted this task to them. Jack and Sue have my heartfelt thanks.
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I can't recommend Jack enough. He was really excellent with all our needs which were fully explained and met in a friendly and timely manner.
Client feedback
Jack Kerr is extremely able, knowledgeable and hard working. He makes himself available for his clients
Legal 500
Jack has a very easy manner, which he combines with a deep knowledge of his subject and an ability to explain things clearly.
Private Wealth Law respondent Chambers High Net Worth
Jack is my principal contact and my trusted adviser. He is calm and in control of his practice. He has great skills and a pleasing, confident manner, and he works efficiently.
Private Wealth Law respondent Chambers High Net Worth
Jack Kerr is very helpful and approachable with a good understanding of estate planning, including when to dispose of the share portfolio.
Private Wealth Law respondent Chambers High Net Worth
Jack Kerr is the partner with whom I have dealt. He’s calm, knowledgeable and efficient and very personable.
Client feedback
Jack has a very easy manner, which he combines with a deep knowledge of his subject and an ability to explain things clearly.
Private Wealth Law respondent Chambers High Net Worth
Jack is my principal contact and my trusted adviser. He is calm and in control of his practice. He has great skills and a pleasing, confident manner, and he works efficiently.
Private Wealth Law respondent Chambers High Net Worth
Jack Kerr is very helpful and approachable with a good understanding of estate planning, including when to dispose of the share portfolio.
Private Wealth Law respondent Chambers High Net Worth
Jack Kerr is extremely able, knowledgeable and hard working. He makes himself available for his clients
Legal 500
I can't recommend Jack enough. He was really excellent with all our needs which were fully explained and met in a friendly and timely manner.
Client feedback
Jack Kerr is the partner with whom I have dealt. He’s calm, knowledgeable and efficient and very personable.
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