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Alison Edmondson

Alison Edmondson

UK 2026

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About

Provided by SKO Family Law Specialists

Practice Areas

Alison is a Partner of SKO, a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family Law and as a Family Mediator. She holds a postgraduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution; is trained as a Collaborative Lawyer and as a Family Law Arbitrator.

The current edition of Chambers notes, "She is incredibly clever but she also works to understand the person involved in the case." and "She is very pragmatic and her attention to detail is phenomenal." and have described Alison as "intellectually strong" and as being someone who “is admired for her work in novel financial proceedings, particularly those with complex actuarial and tax issues”.

The Legal 500 2022 note that, "Alison Edmondson shines in pre- and post-nuptial agreement set-asides"

Financial issues arising from separation are Alison’s primary focus- with particular expertise in cases relating to business interests, pensions, taxation and inherited wealth, including in connection with retirement and retirement planning. Her practice also includes cases where one party has lost capacity, the international protection of vulnerable adults and disputed inheritance claims. Alison is an experienced, and sought after, an Expert Witness.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

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Individual Editorial

Alison Edmondson is highly regarded for the depth of her knowledge in complex financial disputes arising from divorce and separation, including cases that involve prenuptial agreements, insolvency and overseas assets.

Strengths

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  • From the very start, Alison took the emotional weight of the decisions I faced into account. I never felt rushed or dismissed.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Alison is technically outstanding as a lawyer and she is also is extremely commercial and practical when fighting a client's corner.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Alison is outstanding and she goes above and beyond. She is technical and provides good emotional support and sensitivity to clients.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She is great on the details of cases. She has a really analytical approach and she sees the bigger picture as well.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Her sensitivity and understanding, alongside her expertise, helped me feel safe and supported during an incredibly difficult time.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Scotland

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