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Morton Fraser has particular experience in high-value divorce and adoption cases, including international cases. It handles cases ‘sensitively, quickly, accurately and professionally’. Practice head Rhona Adams is ‘extremely capable, professional and efficient’, and Leonard Mair is also recommended.

‘One of the foremost family law firms in Scotland’, Sheehan Kelsey Oswald Family Law Specialists remains highly regarded despite the departure of Wendy Sheehan to take up full-time office as a sheriff. Rachael Kelsey is ‘a star’ who ‘instils a high degree of confidence and calmness in difficult situations’, and Susan Oswald is ‘insightful, efficient, and easy to relate to’.

Turcan Connell provides ‘extremely efficient’ service. The team has three accredited specialists in family law, and practice head Alasdair Loudon is ‘highly experienced and personable’, and ‘readily able to advise on complex and contentious matters’.

The ‘highly professional’ Andrew Gibb heads Balfour+Manson LLP’s team, which includes Shona Smith, who gives ‘sensible, straightforward advice’ and has ‘a great deal of experience in this area’, and Alastair Milne, who is ‘pragmatic and always seeks the best solution for the client’.

Brodies LLP has particular experience in high-net-worth divorce cases. Practice head Scott Cochrane is recommended, as is associate Leonie Burke, who is ‘particularly diligent and conscientious’, and ‘extremely thorough’.

Lindsays expanded its family practice in 2011 by recruiting John Fotheringham from Fyfe Ireland; clients praise his ‘commitment to help’ and ‘determination’. The team, led by the ‘enthusiastic and efficient’ Lesley Gordon, provides an ‘exceptional level of service’.

Anderson Strathern, which is ‘swift to respond, and has good strength and depth in the team’, has seen an increase in international divorce cases, as well as prenuptial contracts. Practice head Susan MacLeod is ‘approachable, conscientious and diligent’, and associate Marika Franceschi is ‘reliable and well informed’.

Maclay Murray & Spens LLP’s practice provides ‘outstanding’ service, is ‘absolutely committed to the case’, and has ‘exemplary’ knowledge. Associate Noel Ferry, who leads the team, has experience in high-net-worth divorces, prenuptial agreements and child relocation cases. Senior solicitor Roger Mackenzie is ‘efficient and highly effective with an endearing and unassuming manner’.

Anne Dick leads Mowat Hall Dick’s family law practice in Glasgow.

Patience and Buchan has experience in high-asset cases and cases involving children. Team head and accredited specialist Iain Patience is recommended, as is Lorna Buchan, who is accredited as a specialist in both child and family law.

Simpson & Marwick expanded its team in 2011 by recruiting Lisa Girdwood to its Glasgow office from Bonar Mackenzie WS. The team, led by the ‘extremely competent’ Shaun George, has undertaken a number of child relocation cases, and is ‘very professional and easy to deal with’.

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