Brodies LLP
Member of Terralex
The team at Brodies LLP solves disputes through collaboration, mediation, litigation, and other resolution methods. Its capabilities include handling matters regarding surrogacy and adoption, abuse and influence and the cross-border obtaining of financial remedies. Hague Convention child cases also feature in the team’s workload. Court of Session and child abduction specialist Lisa Girdwood heads up the team. Key practitioners include ADR-focused ‘outstanding family lawyer’ Jacqueline Stroud, Highlands-based team member Sarah Lilley, and Susie Mountain. Former practice leader Shaun George is a key contact for high-value divorces and cohabitation cases. Debbie Reekie’s broad practice encompasses Hague Convention cases and the division of high-value matrimonial assets.
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Debbie Reekie
Practice head
Lisa Girdwood
Other key lawyers
Jacqueline Stroud; Sarah Lilley; Susie Mountain; Shaun George; Debbie Reekie