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Turcan Connell

PRINCES EXCHANGE, 1 EARL GREY STREET, EDINBURGH, EH3 9EE, SCOTLAND
Tel:
Work 0131 228 8111
Fax:
Fax 0131 228 8118
DX:
723300 EDINBURGH 43
Web:
www.turcanconnell.com
Email:
St Peter Port, London, Edinburgh

Alasdair John Loudon

Tel:
Work +44 131 228 8111
Email:
Turcan Connell

Position

Partner specialising in family law, particularly the negotiation of financial settlements. Acknowledged as one of Scotland’s leading family law practitioners, Alasdair is well known for his expertise in negotiating separation agreements for high-net-worth individuals. He has extensive experience of dealing with complex financial issues, including business valuations, share-option schemes and pension schemes, and has developed alternative asset-protection arrangements for those entering marriage or cohabitation.

Career

Apprenticed Tods, Murray & Jamieson; qualified 1980; assistant at Warner & Co 1980-82, then partner 1982-92; founded Loudons WS 1992; joined Turcan Connell as partner in 2001 and established the firm’s family law practice; accredited as a specialist in family law by the Law Society of Scotland.

Member

Edinburgh Bar Association (past president); Family Law Association; WS Society; former member of Sheriff Court Rules Council for Scotland; Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Education

The Edinburgh Academy; University of Dundee (1978 LLB).

Leisure

Golf (Bruntsfield Links and Luffness New Golf Clubs), football (Heart of Midlothian and Newcastle United season ticket holder).

Practice Areas

Family - children; Family - matrimonial

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