Sorcha McGillycuddy

Sorcha McGillycuddy is an Associate in MJM’s Property, Trusts & Estates Team, where she advises on a broad range of non-contentious trust and private client matters. She routinely assists clients with the structuring and administration of private wealth arrangements, succession and estate planning, powers of attorney, and estate administration.

Education & Qualifications

• STEP Advanced Certificate in Principles of International Taxation, AML & Compliance (2024)
• STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates (2021)
• Graduate Diploma in Law, City, University of London (2015)
• B.A., Business Management, University of Glasgow (2013)

Areas of Practice

• Non-Contentious Trusts & Fiduciary Work
• Private Wealth Structures & Succession Planning
• Wills & Estate Planning
• Powers of Attorney & Estate Administration

Jurisdictions

• England & Wales (Solicitor, 2019) (non-practising)
• Bermuda Bar (2025)

At MJM, Sorcha brings international expertise gained in Jersey and London to support clients with both new and existing private wealth structures. Prior to joining the firm in 2024, she practised with an award-winning private client and trusts team in Jersey and trained at a top 100 UK law firm. A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Sorcha strengthens MJM’s private client offering with her technical expertise and cross-border experience.

Representative Work

• Advises high-net-worth individuals and families on cross-border wealth planning and succession.
• Structures and reviews Bermuda-related private wealth and fiduciary arrangements.
• Assists executors and beneficiaries with estate administration and probate.
• Drafts wills, powers of attorney, and related estate planning instruments.

Awards & Recognition

• Member of MJM’s Property, Trusts & Estates team, recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers Global for excellence in advising high net worth clients.