Maria Scotland

Maria practises exclusively in family law.

Maria practices exclusively in family law with a specialism in high-end/ big money financial remedy applications and (private law) children work. She accepts instructions to act through a solicitor or directly from members of the public on a Direct Access basis.

Maria is recognised in Spears' 500 2023 Guide: as a Top Recommended Family Law Barrister within the exclusive guide. Maria is also an author at Spears', with her recent article on Divorcing in Dubai: Should wealthy Expats worry about new UAE family laws? can be accessed here.

Maria is ranked in the Legal 500 in family law (including divorce & financial remedy). She is one of the leading family law juniors and is the joint head of the Family Team at 5SAH.

Maria is a qualified arbitrator in financial matters.

Maria recently completed the Advocate 25 for 25 challenge, undertaking over 25 hours of pro-bono in under a year on behalf of Advocate.

Maria accepts Direct Public Access instructions. Maria is a qualified arbitrator in financial matters under the Institute of Family Arbitrators Scheme.

What the directories say about Maria Scotland:

‘ Maria's approachable and personable attitude makes her a great court advocate. Clients like her. ’

The Legal 500 2022.

"Her drafting is outstanding and her advocacy persuasive."

"A very effective advocate with excellent drafting skills."

The Legal 500 2021 & 2013/14

"[She] excels in private law children work and is also noted for her expertise in financial remedy cases."

Chambers & Partners 2014

"Maria Scotland is commended by sources for her calm but firm advocacy style. Her broad family law practice encompasses ancillary relief work with an international dimension, and she is especially noted for her work in private law children disputes".

Chambers & Partners 2013