About Us

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”

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The Team

Lene and Richard are committed to making complex areas of law and tax in the context of private client work accessible, practical, and understandable. They aim to support colleagues and clients alike by combining technical expertise with clear, engaging guidance, mentoring, and training. Their shared focus is on turning sometimes challenging concepts into skills that can be confidently applied in practice, helping professionals build knowledge, confidence, and capability in real-world situations.

Richard Garven

Richard has over 30 years’ experience working with accountants, lawyers, and banks, building a career focused on expertise, collaboration, and practical guidance.

He has managed teams, trained and mentored staff, and delivered courses for both tax specialists and non-tax colleagues, helping them turn complex concepts into practical knowledge they can apply in their day-to-day work.

Richard is known for his practical and supportive approach, helping colleagues develop their confidence and skills, and ensuring that complex areas of tax and succession are clear, accessible, and grounded in real-world application.

Lene Kruhoffer

Lene began her career in software development, data analysis, and IT training, teaching professionals across private and public sectors. She discovered a talent for making complex subjects clear and engaging, before entering Scottish legal services in 2010.

An Accredited Executry Paralegal with the Law Society of Scotland, Lene has extensive experience of managing all aspects of estate administration, from straightforward cases to high-value, complex estates with international and tax considerations.

Mentoring is central to her work. She helps colleagues turn technical knowledge into practical skill, believing the complexities of succession law deserve training that is engaging, and grounded in practice.