Leading Family Law Advocates – Scotland, 2026

The 2026 listing of leading Scotland Family Law Advocates details advocates and counsel practising within the areas of Domestic & Matrimonial Finance Law matters across the Scottish legal market who have been identified by country’s family law solicitors and their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

Kings Counsel

Leading

Lynda Brabender KC, Westwater Advocates
Ruth Innes KC, Westwater Advocates
Scott McAlpine KC, Westwater Advocates

Recommended

Marie Clark KC, Arnot Manderson Advocates
Janys Scott KC, Westwater Advocates
Rachel Shewan KC, Westwater Advocates

Junior Counsel

Leading

Amy Donachie Westwater Advocates
John Laing, Westwater Advocates

Recommended

Julian Aitken, Optimum Advocates
Emily Bradbury, Westwater Advocates
Alex Critchley, Westwater Advocates

The 2026 rankings of leading Family & Divorce Law Advocates in Scotland, identified by fellow Scottish Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.