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Brodies LLP

Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Brodies LLP

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About

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We are Scotland's largest family law team and deal with a comprehensive range of family law matters. We advise clients in complex and challenging circumstances, and adopt a constructive, strategic and solution orientated approach to our cases. 

We have 21 accreditations across the team, including seven family law mediators, ten family law specialists, four child law specialists, a solicitor advocate and also a family law arbitrator.

Our focus remains on advising individuals separating or divorcing and providing creative solutions in high value, complex divorce and civil partnership dissolution cases, often with cross border and international dimensions. 

We are sought out by high profile individuals for whom privacy and reputation management are paramount concerns. We regard court as the forum of the last resort, offering alternative methods to resolve disputes when suitable for the client, but we are tenacious and committed when we do litigate.

We have a thriving child law practice specialising in contentious and difficult child residence and contact disputes, adoption, international and cross -border relocation, declarators of parentage and non-parentage, cases involving assisted reproduction and international child abduction. 

As part of Scotland’s largest full service law firm, we have the broadest range of in-house support from legal experts covering every area of law upon which our clients can rely. 

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Family/Matrimonial: Mediators - Scotland


What the Team is Known For

Brodies is a leading Scottish firm with a family team working across its offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness. It demonstrates notable experience in cross-border matrimonial finance matters, often involving complex business and tax issues, as well as the negotiation of nuptial and cohabitation agreements. The team also handles a range of child matters including child abductions and disputes concerning residence and contact, as well as adoption and parentage issues. Brodies is well versed in alternative dispute resolution, housing experts in collaborative law, mediation and arbitration.

Strengths

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  • Their willingness to support me and their ability to match the legal firepower of the opposing party was life-changing.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Brodies have a full scope of experience in both domestic and international law practices, which I found particularly useful.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • They're the best family law practice in Scotland.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • They were very proactive, they provided immediate response to any queries or concerns, and they were hugely supportive and genuine.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Their thoroughness, internal coordination and genuine personal touch made a real difference. I was never treated like just another client, but rather I felt heard, understood and supported.

    Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersShaun George
    Eminent PractitionersShaun George

    Shaun George

    Shaun George is based in Aberdeen and handles a range of litigation, mediation and collaborative matters concerning family law, particularly in relation to high-value divorce and separation cases.
  • Band 1Lisa Girdwood
    Band 1Lisa Girdwood

    Lisa Girdwood

    Lisa Girdwood is based in the firm's Glasgow and Edinburgh offices and handles a broad range of family matters, including high-value financial provision disputes, international residence cases and other child-related matters.

    • She is very efficient, she brings ideas to the table and she is very attentive to the small details.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • I've been very impressed with Lisa's legal knowledge, but also her willingness to apply common sense and pragmatism to her cases.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • She is exceptional in her field.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Lisa grasped the detail and context immediately, and her strategic insight was outstanding. Her intelligence, clarity and empathy have been a lifeline.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Lisa has a quiet and empathetic confidence that hides an inner steel. Clients trust her, she knows the law and she is a delight to work with.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • SpotlightJacqueline A Stroud
    SpotlightJacqueline A Stroud

    Jacqueline A Stroud

    Jacqueline Stroud is a highly regarded mediator and litigator who is regularly instructed on high-value financial proceedings. She is also adept at handling child contact and residence disputes.

    • I would recommend Jacqueline to anyone. She got me through a painful process with limited stress and I am grateful to have had her in my corner.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Band 4Susie Mountain
    Band 4Susie Mountain

    Susie Mountain

    Susie Mountain is a solicitor advocate who handles a wide range of family law cases. Her experience includes international child relocation and other cross-border matters.

    • She has a particular strength with international cases and is a real rising star.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Personally and professionally, I believe Susie experienced every bump, twist and turn with me. Her strength and calmness empowered me to also show strength in some of the most challenging situations.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Associates to watchDebbie Reekie
    Associates to watchDebbie Reekie

    Debbie Reekie

    Debbie Reekie specialises in family law, advising on both the financial and child-related aspects of divorce and separation. She is a solicitor advocate as well as a trained collaborative lawyer and mediator.

    • Debbie has supported me and guided me to make informed decisions. She has also made herself available outside of working hours and has been kind, supportive and knowledgeable.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
    • Debbie Reekie is exceptional and I think highly of her.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK
  • Associates to watchGarry Sturrock
    Associates to watchGarry Sturrock

    Garry Sturrock

    Garry Sturrock has a broad family law practice with a particular focus on children law and is an accredited family mediator and collaborative lawyer.

    • I was very impressed with Garry and I can't recommend him highly enough.

      Family/Matrimonial: Mediators respondentUK

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