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Provided by Judith Higson
Judith is accredited by The Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law, child law and as a family law mediator. She is also a Collaborative Lawyer. Judith is a member of the Family Law Association, CALM Scotland, Consensus Collaboration Scotland and a committee member of The Law Society of Scotland Sub-Committee for Child and Family Law.
Practicing exclusively in family law since 2003. Judith heads the award winning Family Law team at Scullion LAW and advises on all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, civil partnerships, financial provision, cohabitants claims, pre and post nuptial Minutes of Agreement, cohabitation agreements and child related matters including residence and contact disputes and relocations, often with an international element. Judith regularly represents clients with complex and valuable assets, including business interests.
Judith’s is skilled in navigating both contentious and non-contentious family law matters. She has a keen focus on delivering an excellent service with commercial awareness. Judith seeks to engage an holistic approach for her clients which takes into account the impact of family law disputes on children. She advises her clients with compassion, empathy and a solution-orientated approach. Judith is known for her collaborative approach, engaging litigation as required.
Judith has written articles for The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland and other publications seeking family law content.
January 2020 to present - Executive Director, Head of Family Law with Scullion LAW
April 2018 – January 2020 - Associate Director, Head of Family Law, Scullion LAW
January 2016 – April 2018 - Partner with Kerr Stirling LLP
August 2009 – January 2016 - Associate Family Law Solicitor, Kerr Stirling LLP
July 2006 – August 2009 - Civil Associate Solicitor with Hamilton Burns WS
October 2003 – June 2006 - Civil Assistant Solicitor with Hamilton Burns and Co
October 2002 – October 2003 - Criminal Assistant Solicitor with Michael S Allan, Solicitors, in Association with Graeme Murray and Co
October 2000 – September 2002 - Trainee with Michael S Allan, Solicitors
Member of the Family Law Association since 2009
Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Child Law since 2009
Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist in Family Law since 2010
Law Society of Scotland Accredited Family Law Mediator since 2012
Member of CALM Scotland since 2012
Collaborative Lawyer since 2011
Member of Consensus Collaboration Scotland since 2011
Member of the Edinburgh Sheriff Court Mediation Team in 2012
Safeguarder and member of the Safeguarder’s Association in Scotland from 2010 to 2017
Member of the Scottish Mediation Network 2014 to 2016
Committee Member of the Law Society Sub-Committee for Child and Family Law since 2021
Volunteer for Shared Parenting Scotland since 2019
UK Recommended Legal 500 lawyer since 2020
Chambers ranked lawyer since 2023
Child Welfare Reporter at Glasgow Sheriff Court from 2006 to 2009
Child Welfare Reporter at Falkirk Sheriff Court and Dunfermline Sheriff Court from 2009 to 2011
Curatrix ad litem in family actions at Falkirk Sheriff Court from 2009 to 2011
The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland, 17 July 2017: “Pension Sharing and Professional Negligence”, http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Magazine/62-7/1023500.aspx
The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland, 18th November 2024: “Breaking the taboo – one family lawyer, two clients”, Breaking the taboo – one family lawyer, two clients | Law Society of Scotland
In my spare time I enjoy art, travel and spending time with my family
KM v DG [2016] SC FAL 2, https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/search-judgments/judgment?id=431401a7-8980-69d2-b500-ff0000d74aa7
Peberdy v Peberdy 2020 SG GLA 4: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/docs/default-source/cos-general-docs/pdf-docs-for-opinions/2020scgla004.pdf?sfvrsn=0
Provided by Chambers
Judith Higson handles both financial and child-related disputes and is an accredited mediator.
Judith Higson handles both financial and child-related disputes and is an accredited mediator.
Provided by Chambers
Judith is good at knowing what her clients need and getting the right advice for them.
She brings legal expertise without the intimidating attitude, helping her clients feel at ease.
She is present, thorough, compassionate and caring.
Judith always goes the extra mile for her clients.
Judith responds to difficult situations with compassion and ease.
Judith is good at knowing what her clients need and getting the right advice for them.
She brings legal expertise without the intimidating attitude, helping her clients feel at ease.
She is present, thorough, compassionate and caring.
Judith always goes the extra mile for her clients.
Judith responds to difficult situations with compassion and ease.