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Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The family team at Blackadders handles an expansive caseload of matrimonial finance mandates and is similarly active in private child cases including relocation and contact issues. The firm is well prepared to represent clients in divorces featuring international property assets and other cross-border complications and further noted for its work on wealth protection including nuptial agreements. It is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including collaborative law. Blackadders has offices across Scotland in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Shona Smith
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Shona Smith
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Band 1

Shona Smith regularly advises on high-value financial provision disputes as well as private child cases, drawing on her experience as a trained mediator and arbitrator.

Shona fights tooth and nail for her clients and there is nothing she doesn't know.

She is a formidable opponent who is very experienced and calm. She's also excellent in court.

She is one of the most experienced solicitors in Edinburgh and a heavyweight in family law.

She is probably the queen of family law. You're in incredibly safe hands with her.

Shona provided great advice, honesty and support.

Craig Samson
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Craig Samson
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Band 2

Craig Samson is highly regarded for his long-standing family law practice in Dundee. A trained collaborative law practitioner and mediator, he often handles high-value divorces with cross-jurisdictional aspects and associated child arrangements.

He has a lovely and very reassuring manner with clients.

Gareth Masson
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Gareth Masson
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Band 2

Gareth Masson handles a range of disputes relating to financial provision as well as child-related matters including contact, maintenance and relocation issues.

Gareth's strength lies in his advocacy skills.

Gareth is prepared to think outside the box and reach solutions.

Gareth is excellent with clients and quite a tough negotiator.

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Shona Smith
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Shona Smith
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Craig Samson
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Gareth Masson
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Band 2
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