Harper Macleod LLP's family team is well-known for the handling the full gamut of multijurisdictional matters, including complex surrogacy cases. The team stands out due to its vast expertise in family law, child law, family mediation and trauma informed practice. Amanda Masson heads the team from Glasgow; alongside her work on high net worth financial provision cases, Masson has a growing practice in fertility law, surrogacy, and adoption. Jenny Smith is well-versed in financial provision cases, while Alexis Harper is particularly experienced in handling cases involving business interests. Karen Gibbons is known for assisting with child inclusive mediation from Edinburgh.
Testimonials
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'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.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Amanda Masson