Alison McKee, whose practice includes surrogacy and international child abduction, leads Lindsays‘ offering, which is proficient in handling multijurisdictional and highly acrimonious child and financial provision matters. Nina Taylor frequently acts for clients before the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session, and Philippa Abernethy and Paige Burton are noteworthy litigators. Caroline Mackintosh and Clair Cranston are key names; Cranston joined the group in December 2024.
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‘Caroline Mackintosh and Nina Taylor are both highly personable and sympathetic, but crucially, they are experienced and effective in one of the toughest legal roles: dealing with all the emotion of family breakdown.'
‘Philippa Abernethy is incredibly organised, ahead of schedule and communicates clearly.’
‘Philippa Abernethy and the team have worked hard together to keep me informed of progress. They make me feel at ease and I am very comfortable working with them. They are highly professional in their approach.'
‘Lindsays have been professional and attentive to myself and my family's situation throughout the whole legal process. They have always provided the correct advice and adapted to an ever-changing situation. From the outset, they gained my trust with their professionalism and knowledge of the law.'
‘Alison McKee was without doubt the correct choice for me. She kept me level and grounded. She was always correct in her observations and suggestions. Clearly very experienced in her field. She is very down-to-earth and approachable. Philippa Abernethy gave me the same level of service and professionalism shown by Alison.’
‘Based on my time working with Alison McKee, it is very clear that Lindsays employ a very high calibre of solicitor. The professional experience I have received from all contacts at Lindsays has been beyond expectations.’
‘I cannot recommend Alison McKee highly enough for her exceptional support throughout my financial separation and divorce. From the very beginning, Alison has been an incredible source of guidance, always listening attentively and providing clear, realistic advice based on the law.'
- 'Alison’s ability to manage my expectations while ensuring I fully understood my options was invaluable during what has been an overwhelming process. Alison handled everything with professionalism, compassion, and a keen attention-to-detail, making me feel supported and confident in every step.’
- 'The family law team at Lindsays provide an excellent, no nonsense approach to resolving legal issues pertaining to all aspects of child and family law.'
- 'Nina Taylor is an exceptional litigator with a sharp legal mind and expert negotiation skills. She is well respected by clients, colleagues and opponents alike. Paige Burton has cemented her reputation as a raising star in child and family law in Scotland, in a short period of time.'
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Nina Taylor
Practice head
Alison McKee
Other key lawyers
Nina Taylor; Philippa Abernethy; Paige Burton; Caroline Mackintosh; Claire Cranston