‘I have always found Brodies to be very helpful and prompt in responding, with excellent communication skills, explanation of the process and expectations. I found them very friendly and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Victoria Varty has been an absolute star and from day one I felt I was in the best hands. She has helped me through very difficult moments, giving me the best advice and allowing me to make decisions. Victoria has been kind, supportive and extremely professional at all times.’

‘Victoria Varty was extremely approachable. She explained ‘lawyer speak’ clearly and patiently, understanding the opaqueness this can engender in those outside the profession.’

‘I am extremely grateful to both Jaquie Stroud and Victoria Varty. They used their intelligence, knowledge of the law and process to fight and win my case, they effectively gave me my life back.’

‘I needed to use a number of different services, and they collaborated really well to support me. I really felt like they genuinely cared about me – I still do. It is a big organisation, but somehow they made me feel like I was known and I mattered.’

‘The team has unrivalled depth and breadth of skills and experience. They have significant resources at their disposal which assists with everything from their ability to promote their services to their ability to carry out research for their clients’ cases.’

‘The practice is unique because of its size and coverage of Scotland. They are able to manage cases across their 4 offices, and therefore ever a wide geographic area for clients. They have very good assistants, associates and senior associates managing cases, and who can step in for partners if required. The administrative support is better than the majority of firms can provide.’

‘Victoria Varty is a very able solicitor. She is bright and client focused. She provides the clients with pragmatic and robust advice and is very competent in preparing cases for the Court of Session.’

‘Second to no-one and none in terms of navigating multiple jurisdictions and technical expertise.’

‘The team helped us deal with a complex case that spanned 3 continents. The team guided us through what was a difficult period and were very tolerant and patient.’

‘Rachel Kelsey was patient and understanding through what was a very delicate negotiation. The case was further complicated by US and UK law. We cannot thank her and her team enough for this as it has allowed all parties to move on with their lives.’

‘Susan Oswald has been great to work with. She has been really accommodating and flexible and has a great presence during mediation helping to keep the tone as light as possible whilst also making sure both sides are getting a chance to express themselves.’

‘Very competent and knowledgeable, felt they took a personal interest in my success, provided a great level of detail and took the time to explain each step of the process and what was required.’

‘Exceptional firm, with excellent work ethic, and communication style. The way in which they manage their team makes you feel centre of attention with no delay in communication.’

‘SKO Family Law is a law firm with a focus and expertise within family law. The speediness in responses, the thoroughness with advise, and the caution when needed were outstanding.’

‘I feel this practice stands out because of the people that make it up. They are not only professional and extremely knowledgeable but they are approachable, relational, dependable, and trustworthy.’

‘Ruth Aberdein has been fantastic. She listens to my concerns and provides advice in a reassuring manner. She has made a difficult situation much easier to manage.’

‘The practice genuinely cares about the client. The team are kind and supportive, through what can be a scary and uncomfortable process, particularly when you are defending your position.’

‘Ruth Aberdein is kind, clever and competent. She works tirelessly on your behalf. I am so lucky to have had her by my side, fighting my corner.’

‘Personalised, professional and attentive service. All members of the team are approachable and friendly. Everyone was empathetic and kind. I feel I received excellent service for which I was extremely grateful.’

‘I highly recommend Leonie Burke. Leonie provided clear and concise advice in a long, complex and very stressful divorce proceeding. Leonie is an experienced, extremely competent lawyer, compassionate yet incredibly tenacious in her efforts to get the best result possible for her client.’

‘Isabelle Douglas has always impressed me with her ability to empathise with my situation whilst at the same time highlighting legal risks and guiding me on behaviours and approach. I have found a quite traumatic event in my life to have been eased by her support and specific guidance.’

‘April Campbell is very knowledgeable, compassionate and a wonderful lawyer. She’s calm under pressure and communicates clearly and very efficiently. Her expertise, skill set and extensive knowledge, enabled me to win my case and protect my child.’

‘Megan Hannah was informative, gave me support, and ensured I felt safe with her advice. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Megan to others.’

‘My solicitor, Kirsty McGuiness has been exceptional in her support of my case. The guidance and securing the right team at the beginning of my case has ensured we have clear visibility of what I am entitled too as well as a strong case if we go to Court.’

‘Beverley Addison was exceptional. Her knowledge and helpfulness were amazing. She made the overseas surrogacy process go so much smoother. She’s fantastic.’

‘Gayle Middleton was a very knowledgeable person in her field and my legal issue and resolution played out exactly as she projected ’

‘I work collaboratively with the family law team who are open to new and innovative ways to progress families through separation/divorce with the least possible conflict.’

‘BTO are a caring law firm with a team of lawyers who are passionate about supporting clients through complex areas of family law. Their focus on niche areas of law particularly in legal cases involving LGBTQ clients with the correct advice and legal protection when creating families. ’

‘Beverley Addison is an amazing lawyer with such an approachable, engaging manner and a subject expert on family law. She stands out due to her ability to take complex areas of law and speak to clients in an easy to understand manner.’

‘Gayle Middleton in the Glasgow office has a level head with strong client communication skills. She grasps the important issues and has good technical knowledge of the law.’

‘Lesley Gordon is calm and patient, excellent attention to detail, seeks pragmatic solutions.’

‘Burness Paull’s family law team is a breath of fresh air within the legal profession, taking a personal and conciliatory approach to family matters. They try at all times to reduce stress and promote open dialogue. However when matters do unfortunately progress to court you can rely on a calm, professional and measured approach to litigation.’

‘Richard Smith is an empathetic listener and has a calming effect on all of those around him, he is a very skilled negotiator and a master tactician. Richard is able to get through reams of work in short order and is able to provide much needed perspective in times of stress.’

‘Jennifer Wilkie is straightforward, sympathetic, steely and clever, it may not be usual but she also manages to make me laugh which in my case is a huge relief. Her advice to me has been clear and practical, and the way she has delt with the other side is steely and reasonable. I don’t think you can ask a lawyer for more. Neither she nor her team waste time, and most importantly will gently, or if gently doesn’t work, sternly stop a client obsessing on a long held marital grudge which bears no relevance to the weeds of a divorce.’

‘I have always admired Richard Smith, for his calm and effective approach. My more recent experience has been with Jen Wilkie, who was outstanding. Senior Associate David Coutts was also great to work with. The speed at which problems were addressed and resolved was highly impressive.’

‘Jennifer Wilkie is very good in large and difficult cases. Recently acted in one with company valuation in excess of £30M. Managed the information very well. Co-ordinated the team involved in the case from other solicitors in the firm, various experts and counsel. Her input was invaluable.’

‘This is a cohesive team of individuals, all of whom have excellent knowledge of family law and its varying aspects. They work in a supportive manner, backing one and other up when required. That allows for consistency in the level of service being given. A smaller team, they still manage a diverse case load, and all work extremely hard.’

‘Richard Smith is a thoughtful lawyer who keeps his client’s best interests at the forefront when running cases. He works to resolve problems in a pragmatic and responsible manner, often seeking ways to effect a compromise in an imaginative way, without acting to the detriment of his client.’

‘Nilah Ulhaq is a more junior member of the team but has excellent organisational skills, and has started to develop very good advocacy skills.’

‘Alexis Harper was great, she offered sound advice throughout and listened to all my concerns which for me made the process of my divorce easier.’

‘Alexis Harper has shown herself to be knowledgeable, diligent and experienced. At each step of the divorce process she has provided timely and appropriate advice in matters such as collating material for vouching and employing the services of a forensic accountant when necessary.’

‘Jenny Smith had empathy and understood my situation right away, and she listened. I felt she was really on my side and she took away a lot of the stress I had been experiencing. Jenny is very personable. Jenny knew how to deal with the opposing side very well, she handled it with just the right tone. I never had any doubts about Jenny’s knowledge and capabilities. Jenny took the time to understand my situation and what outcomes were important to me.’

‘This practice is unique, in my opinion, because the genuine desire to help is at the forefront of everything they do. When they were faced with difficulties, due to unforeseen circumstances, I remained a priority and the level of care and professionalism they provided was not effected. I can’t express my gratitude enough to Harper Macleod. Each person involved in my case regarded me as an individual and recognised my needs as a person and not just a client.’

‘Jenny Smith is a very talented solicitor who excels at black letter law and in person has a very constructive manner in meetings and communications.’

‘This is a firm prepared to search out and embrace new areas of family law, such as surrogacy and IVF. They are not afraid to tackle difficult international issues. At the same time they have a sympathy for the individual and a sensitive approach.’

‘Harper Macleod provide a very high quality service in the sphere of Family law. They operate literally across the whole of Scotland (including the northern and western isles) and provide a full range of legal services. ’

‘Amanda Masson has expertise across a wide range of family cases from adoptions to relocation, to divorce and financial provision. She builds good rapport with clients, is pragmatic and very well organised.’

‘The team is approachable, reliable and professional. I know when I get in touch that I will get a prompt reply and efficient service. ’

‘I feel very fortunate to have had Nina Taylor as my primary Partner contact. Ninas personality, humanity, expertise and experience, along with that of her superbly productive team worked diligently with me to ensure an outcome far better than I had been expecting.’

‘My Solicitor is Paige Burton. I have total convenience in Paige’s skills and knowledge, her business acumen is beyond approach. Paige provides a balanced view. She has been outstanding, and guided me over an extended period, navigating some extremely complex and unusual legal matters.’

‘Lindsays has a first class family team. They provide an excellent service for professional clients.’

‘Jennifer Gallacher is a star. She is hard-working, empathetic and supportive. She provides an excellent service and achieves terrific results.’

‘Jennifer Gallagher is great – organised, calm and really knows her stuff, whether she is dealing with mediation, litigation or collaborative cases. Caroline Mackintosh has recently joined the team and will be a huge asset.’

‘A strong team which demonstrates exceptional skill in dealing with all aspects of family law and, in particular, high value financial cases.’

‘Nina Taylor has over 30 years of experience in dealing with family law cases across the sheriff courts and court of session. She brings a wealth of knowledge of the technical aspects of the law combined with extensive experience of being on her feet in court. An empathetic advisor who cuts to the chase.’

‘I work particularly with Shona Smith, whose experience and expertise are outstanding. She has a patient and calm manner, which assists in the practice of family law.’

‘Shona Smith – is a very experienced individual, who remains calm and focused in a crisis.’

‘Caroline Gillespie provides fantastic and clear advice both verbally and in writing. She is easy to talk to which ensures that all the necessary information is shared.’

‘Noel Ferry has a great manner with clients, who appreciate his calm approach.’

‘Weightmans have expanded hugely their family law capacity which is testament to their aspirations within this space. They now have one of Glasgow’s most experienced teams in place following the move of partners from Clyde & co. Experience, reputation and depth all add to the overall approach.’

‘Noel Ferry and Caroline Gillespie have a fantastic support team sitting behind them. Knowledge and experience along with longevity within the Glasgow market make them an easy referral for clients.’

‘The family team are totally focused on assisting clients to identify their immediate needs as well as helping them to gain clarity around the future. They take a family focused view and work on the assumption that court action should be avoided if at all possible by working collaboratively with other solicitors.’

‘Caroline Gillespie is the prime example of the person you would want to have in your corner – and despite the fact that may sound combative she is anything but. Caroline is not afraid to point out the facts – even those which clients may not wish to hear – and to give the big picture of where plans and strategies may be less than successful. She provides clarity in every scenario and always has in mind that there are children at the centre of the process. Caroline is highly esteemed among other solicitors.’

‘Noel Ferry is diligent, thoughtful and dedicated. He has experience of both appearing himself and presenting cases in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. He has the ability to spot potential difficulties in the preparation of a case and to head them off.’

‘They are honest and have the clients’ best interests at heart. Even when the client doesn’t want to hear it, they never back down to give correct advice.’

‘Ashley Simpson has been such an asset in supporting and advising me through a very difficult and complex time. Navigating childcare arrangements I knew was going to be tricky and I needed someone to represent me who would take the time to understand my situation completely and that I could trust. Ashley is patient, gentle and kind in her dealings with me, but her representation is fierce.’

‘Gillian Mitchell was able to quickly build trust and make me feel comfortable discussing very personal matters arising as a result of the separation. She took the time to understand what was important to me, kept me updated with progress and focused on getting a good outcome for me during the process. Gillian always made sure there was time and space for me to ask questions during our individual meetings. Very professional approach but with the right level of empathy for what was an emotional experience.’

‘Lorna Buchan is professional but also empathic. She is someone who makes you feel comfortable but also assures because she answers questions thoroughly and un a way that is understandable. She also has a great deal of patience, knowing when to step back and when to intervene and provide guidance.’

‘A small but very well put together team. I never experienced any issues or frustration when dealing with the any members of the team at Patience and Buchan. They were always extremely polite, helpful and understanding throughout my time interacting with them.’

‘Lorna Buchan’s integrity, family/child focus, candid advice and realistic approach stood out. She did not push, but guided the process. I always found her very knowledgeable legally, adhering to the collaborative process when others did not, and willing to take time and listen and showed compassion where required.’

‘Patience and Buchan are a specialist Family Law Practice comprised of two experienced and well respected Family Law partners and their team. The firm does one thing and does it well with a exceptional knowledge of family law and excellent service to their clients.’

‘A specialist family law firm meaning that all employees, from paralegal to partner, have in depth knowledge of the law in both child law and financial provision. Widely recognised within the profession as Aberdeen’s leading firm for high value financial provision on divorce cases. ’