Blackadders LLP’s wide-ranging practice encompasses financial provision matters, as well as family law cases complicated by mental health issues and those involving serious domestic abuse allegations. Leading the team, Craig Samson specialises in financial claims on separation and divorce. Gareth Masson combines experience in issues relating to care and contact arrangements for children alongside expertise in adoption and permanency orders. Shona Smith is a name to note for financially complex separations involving international or cross-border issues. Emma Saddler left the firm in August 2025.
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Practice head
Craig Samson
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Gareth Masson; Shona Smith