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BTO Solicitors LLP

Family/Matrimonial

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


BTO Solicitors LLP

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Our team, which includes 2 accredited specialists in family law, came together through a shared passion for dealing with family law in a way that limits stress and damage. We are known for our meticulous approach, particularly in complex financial provision cases and cases with an international element.

Services include: divorce / separation; protection of wealth / pre and post nuptial agreements / cohabitation agreements; cohabitation claims on separation and death; children: fertility, donor disputes, surrogacy, adoption, parenting for LGBTQ+ couples and individuals, child maintenance, residence, contact, abduction and relocation.

We offer all means of dispute resolution and use the most appropriate method for each client. The team has 2 accredited mediators, 4 collaborative lawyers and a family arbitrator.

We have been involved in many of the biggest financial provision cases in Scotland and Team Head Lesley Gordon was instructed in the highest value cohabitation claim to come before the Scottish courts (£20m).

Specialisms include: fertility and surrogacy, international adoption, child relocation and removal of children within the UK. We work closely with colleagues in other teams so clients receive a full service: corporate law, private client, tax, employment advice, data protection, revenge porn, online/offline reputation management, social media, harassment and domestic abuse crime. This often gives us the edge on our competitors.

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  • Confidential

Industries (1)

  • Private Clients / Individuals

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Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

BTO Solicitors in Edinburgh offers notable expertise in complex children work and high net worth financial provisions concerning both married and cohabiting couples. The firm is active in alternative dispute resolution and has also acted in significant litigation in the Court of Session and the sheriff court. It fields a number of dual-qualified lawyers, meaning the team is well placed to advise on cross-border matters, and often acts on matters involving complex business structures, farming assets and property issues. The team has further expertise in issues pertaining to fertility and surrogacy.

Strengths

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  • They are a collaborative firm with a willingness to use other departments when needed.

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  • The team stand out for their technical competence, efficiency and constructive approach.

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  • They are responsive and diligent in the detailed advice they provide.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightLesley Gordon
    SpotlightLesley Gordon

    Lesley Gordon

    Lesley Gordon has a great deal of experience in handling highly contested and complex financial provision matters, including disputes between divorcing and cohabiting couples. She is an accredited family mediator.

    • Lesley has superb commercial awareness.

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    • She is very switched on to issues that arise in difficult financial cases, including handling assets in other countries and getting information from abroad.

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    • Lesley is a go-to mediator.

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    • She is immaculately prepared and she knows her cases inside out. She fights hard for her clients, but in a pragmatic way.

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    • Lesley is an excellent family lawyer who delivers on all fronts. She is calm, experienced, clever and constructive.

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  • Band 4Kirsty McGuinness
    Band 4Kirsty McGuinness

    Kirsty McGuinness

    Kirsty McGuinness handles a broad array of family work, including high-value financial proceedings and private children matters. She is also a qualified collaborative lawyer and accredited family mediator.

    • Kirsty got straight to the point and helped to manage expectations.

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    • She is massively committed to achieving the absolute best result for the client.

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    • Kirsty is responsive and efficient.

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    • I think that she's very good and a collaborative lawyer.

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