Shona is a Legal Director in our Family Law Team, based in our Edinburgh office.
Shona is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, recognised by the Law Society of Scotland for her specialist knowledge, expertise and experience in this area of law.
She has worked exclusively in the area of family law since qualifying as a solicitor, and specialised in the field during her traineeship.
Expertise
Shona advises clients on a broad range of issues, including financial provision upon separation and divorce, cohabitation agreements and disputes, protective domestic orders, and child-related matters.
Shona is noted for her empathetic, yet no-nonsense, approach. She strives to negotiate and resolve disputes outside of a court setting but, when that is not possible, she is experienced in litigating matters both in the Sheriff Courts and in the Court of Session. She regularly appears in Sheriff Courts all over Scotland.
Highlights
- Chair of Family Journeys (formerly known as Family Mediation Lothian)
- Notary Public
- Accredited Specialist in Family Law, recognised by the Law Society of Scotland
- Member of the Family Law Association
- Recommended as an Associate to Watch in Chambers Guide
Specialisms
- Divorce
- Cohabitation Separation
- Interdicts and Civil Non-Harassment orders
- Child Contact and Residence disputes
- Cohabitation and Nuptial Agreements
