‘Highly responsive, readily available and extremely well briefed and knowledgeable.’

‘Proactive in terms of suggesting solutions and surprisingly modest fee levels.’

‘Shaun George guided us through what we thought was an impossible and unpleasant family situation with outstanding knowledge of the applicable law.’

‘Shaun George proved to be a calming influence in very tense circumstances. He was extremely efficient and confidence inspiring. We felt we were in the hands of a consummate professional.’

‘Exceptionally client focussed combined with some of the best legal advice available.’

‘Lisa Girdwood is exceptionally professional in all respects. Her advice is always presented in a clear and concise manner whilst always looking strategically at the end goal.’

‘Everything is always completed in a very timely basis and phone calls/emails are responded to straight away.’

‘Overall Lisa Girdwood is an exceptional talent and a great person to have represent you in family law matters.’

‘The SKO team, led by Racheal Kelsey are there for you throughout, always with an eye on the big picture but with an attention to detail and a pro-active approach.’

‘From immediately putting you at ease, their ongoing responsiveness, understanding of the law and ability to provide support, they were outstanding.’

‘Objective and pragmatic throughout.’

‘Rachael Kelsey is able to provide practical, no-nonsense advice which benefits from her extensive experience over many years. She is both insightful and able to extend way beyond providing just a pure legal perspective.’

‘I had complete confidence in all aspects of Rachael Kelsey’s advice and handling of matters and she was also able to empathise and provide outstanding support through a challenging period in my personal life.’

‘SKO come with an excellent reputation in family law, hence my reason for engaging them. By far, they are the best legal firm I have had contact with, both in terms of their high standard of knowledge, but also their efficiency and approachability.’

‘I had the benefit of being guided through a difficult time by Susan Oswald. From the first time I met Susan, she was professional but kind, putting me at ease and empathising with the pressure involved in my own personal situation.’

‘I was so impressed with my initial enquiry that went through a very thorough online assessment. The senior partner, Rachael Kelsey contacted me immediately despite being quite late in the day. She was thoroughly reassuring and also put me in touch with an overseas lawyer as there was some question over jurisdiction. I could not recommend them highly enough.’

‘Strong knowledge of legal issues. Adoption of a consensual and collaborative approach to divorce.’

‘Knowledgeable, helpful and available. Professional service and advice and taking into account the bigger picture of all parties involved.’

‘Karl Brown has been outstanding, providing a professional service and support in my case. He listens to my account and asks probing questions in order to gather all the relevant information concerning both parties. He has demonstrated that he has my daughters’ welfare as a priority and able to formulate good factual responses to defence letters.’

‘This team works well. They have sufficient staffing which means nothing that you ask for is too much hassle.’

‘They answer all correspondence in a timely manner and make you feel that you, at that time, are the only person they are representing.’

‘Isabelle Douglas is extremely knowledgeable and aware of up to date changes in Matrimonial law.’

‘Those I dealt with were firstly motivated to help me and my situation and I immediately felt supported and with a degree of reassurance that the outcome would be a positive one despite the apparent headwinds. In addition the was a knowledge that the team were professional and experienced.’

‘What made those I was dealing with stand out is the sense that the case would be dealt with professionally and without unnecessary emotion that might otherwise complicate matters.’

‘Shona Smith has been outstanding in her advice and has taken me step by step through the process, dealing with each matter at a time.’

‘Shona Smith is an exceptionally calm person, which has helped alleviate a lot of the stress that I have felt.’

‘Shona Smith ensures a rare balance between excellent legal knowledge; knowledge of the case and understanding of the court system and alternate options available, as well as understanding of her client and their family circumstances.’

‘Shona Smith listens to clients in order to understand them and their circumstances; therefore giving the best advice from her excellent knowledge of court-based and mediation options to suit her client.’

‘Lynne Mulcahy is amazing and can’t speak highly enough of her. She is empathetic and really fights your corner.’

‘Lynne Mulcahy is definitely not a solicitor who I would want to be up against in court. At the same time, she is highly professional and doesn’t waste time with being petty or demeaning. she gently advises and guides and gives advice in a kind and personable way, and is highly knowledgeable of the law and the system.’

‘Lynne Mulcahy is eloquent, and is wise in seeing into the pertinent issues of the case and doesn’t leave out the small relevant details.’

‘The professionalism of the team is so clear and apparent, even from the very first consultation. You get the feeling at every stage that the clients views are paramount and with the obvious experience of the family law team, you feel that you are in the best possible hands which is massively reassuring.’

‘Very efficient, highly knowledgable and all interlinked. Have required family, will and property advice and grateful it all comes from the same trusted source’

‘Alexis Harper is a sharp, skilled and massively knowledgable individual who delivers her huge suite of skills and experience in a warm yet firm manner.’

‘Alexis Harper has been a source of huge safely and security in the most difficult personal circumstances. Alexis and her team have made me feel like their number one priority, we have experienced frustrations working with another professional from a different firm, where there have been delays in the process from this.’

‘Clear and effective communications. Great team work and coordination between my solicitor and assistants.’

‘Despite the initial COVID restrictions, communications was maintained and work was continued with minimal delays due to the Courts limitations.’

‘Karen Gibbons is a highly professional solicitor. She is incredibly thorough and organised.’ 

‘Amanda Masson is a top-rate lawyer. She is pragmatic and smart and cares about the outcome for her clients.’

‘Amanda Masson is an excellent lawyer. I can see from the files she has sent me that she goes above and beyond for her clients, that she gives them clear advice and that they feel fully supported by her. I respect her view – which is always spot on and clever.’

‘The family law team at Lindsays is run by extremely efficient and able lawyers whose knowledge of the relevant law and care and attention to detail is excellent.’

‘I find the lawyers with whom I have worked to be incredibly client focused.’

‘I consider that those working in the family law team endeavour to offer a service to their clients that is not only exceptional but one where the client’s needs are the primary consideration.’

‘Nina Taylor’s thorough preparation and detailed knowledge of her cases meant that I was able to focus on advocacy with the result that the clients achieved their desired outcomes at the end of their respective litigations.’

‘As a firm, they are quick to react and are very good at protecting the client’s best interest. I would not hesitate to recommend them as firm.’

‘Alison McKee has a terrific ability to understand the detail while ensuring she focuses on the critical points. She was refreshingly practical in her approach to achieving a sensible solution for her client.’

‘Alison McKee really knows her stuff, is pragmatic in approach and very responsive to all communications. I felt in safe hands at all times.’

‘Nina Taylor, in my opinion, is one of the top family law solicitors in Scotland; her knowledge is excellent, as is her court craft; her attention to detail is superb; she is determined, hard working, and fearless in representing her clients – while at the same time being possessed of a reassuring and thoughtful manner.‘

‘Gareth Masson has provided an exceptional professional service. His tenacity in dealing with a very difficult long standing case is commendable.’

‘Gareth Masson has a relatable manner and is happy to take the time to explain matters in layman’s terms. In my experience in working with Gareth, I have found the quality that I have valued the most is his efficiency in responding to any queries and keeping excellent continuity of all communication.’

‘The team at Blackadders work well together to look after their clients. I dealt with reception staff, a partner and associate. Advice was made in my best interest through understanding.’

‘Communication was clear and kept me up to date with how things were proceeding.’

‘Billing was clearly itemised and payments made easy through the online payment system.’

‘A friendly and personal but always professional approach during a time that is particularly in difficult in life made proceedings easier.’

‘I have been working with Gareth Masson and I cannot speak highly enough of his understanding and demeanour. He is always approachable and, despite his workload, always makes time when required.’

‘Excellent firm, especially Dundee and Aberdeen. Leading firm in Dundee and one of the leading firms for family work in Aberdeen at partner level but with excellent associate level.’

‘Well-organised team. The practice offers excellent personalised legal advice on both divorce in Scotland and international divorce.’

‘The team’s competence stands out. They are also very dedicated to their clients and responds promptly to any legal queries.’

‘It is really easy to connect with the team face-to-face remotely via technology.’

‘Fiona Rasmusen is extremely knowledgeable and capable in dealing with complex divorce cases where one party is outside the UK.’

‘Fiona Rasmusen’s expertise and guidance on challenging court proceedings give her clients peace of mind, one thing less to worry about at this very difficult time. She is very proactive and has her clients’ best interests at heart.’

‘Gibson Kerr has brilliant teamwork and I totally trust all members there. Someone always replies to me quickly when my solicitor is absent and they treat me not as an individual solicitor’s client but as their law farm’s client.’

‘Gibson Kerr have been exemplary in their professionalism, expertise and hard work in my case.’

‘I have felt extremely supported and felt that the team were acutely aware of the many twists and turns my case has taken, having the ability to be notably both adaptable and able to come up with creative suggestions and solutions along the way which has led to a positive outcome.’

‘This practice helped me through a challenging divorce when my partner wasn’t engaging with discussions. The service was exceptional – prompt- appropriate including when to act and when not to act.’

‘Ashley Simpson responded promptly to all issues and queries and led me through this challenging process.’

‘Whilst I have limited experience of other solicitors the experience I had with patience and Buchan would mean I would be happy to recommend them to anyone in my situation.’

‘Lorna Buchan was absolutely excellent! Her professionalism was second to none, Honest, caring, upfront and explained everything in a way that I understood at every stage.’

‘Lorna Buchan made me a stronger person, I would never of got through my situation without her I will always admire her and would recommend her to anyone in the future.’

‘Patience and Buchan are a small, niche practice but this doesn’t seem to hold them back. They excel at what they do and in my view, are one of the market leaders for family law in Aberdeen which is impressive given their size compared to heavy weight competitors such as Brodies.’

‘Lorna Buchan is exceptional. She helped me navigate through a very difficult divorce negotiation.’

‘Lorna Buchan was instrumental in closing out the negotiation and provided realistic, clever advice. Her knowledge of family matters goes far beyond the law and she is able to guide and support you through what can be an extremely emotional and difficult process.’

‘ Noel Ferry is knowledgeable and easy to negotiate with. He has a measured approach to cases and works to try to find ways of compromising disputes between clients.’

‘Noel Ferry’s significant experience means that he is able to provide excellent quality work within very short timescales in cases where urgent orders are needed, leading to excellent outcomes for clients.’

‘Strong partner involvement and oversight. An experienced team of professionals with an excellent technical knowledge mixed with a good practical approach.’

‘Noel Ferry – pragmatic and balanced approach that is effective in finding a negotiated settlement.’

‘Noel Ferry is an extremely experienced solicitor who has a real breadth of knowledge across the whole spectrum of family law. As a solicitor advocate he regularly appears in the Court of Session, and his understanding of how a case should be presented makes him an excellent preparer of cases for counsel. I have found him to be thorough and very diligent on his clients’ behalf.’