Weightmans LLP‘s Glasgow family team is headed by ’diligent, thoughtful and dedicated’ family specialist Noel Ferry. Caroline Gillespie and Alison Dewar joined the team in June 2023 from Clyde & Co, bringing their expertise in international child relocation and cohabitation matters, forming ‘one of Glasgow’s most experienced teams’. Dawn Finlayson specialises in child matters, which Dewar also has a great deal of expertise in.

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  • ‘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.’

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Noel Ferry

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Caroline Gillespie, Alison Dewar, Dawn Finlayson