LAWYER PROFILE

Kirsty McGuinness

UK 2026

BTO Solicitors LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by BTO Solicitors LLP

Practice Areas

Kirsty is a Partner in the Divorce & Family Law team.

Kirsty has experience in all areas of family law and represents clients throughout Scotland. She has practiced family law exclusively since 2007, with experience in both the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session.

Despite her litigation experience, she is committed to, and enthusiastic about, resolving disputes away from the court setting, wherever possible. Kirsty is a qualified collaborative lawyer and has a reputation for building good relationships with clients, solicitors and other professional advisors.

As well as helping clients work through relationship breakdowns, Kirsty has extensive experience in the preparation of prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements.

- Accredited Specialist in Family Law – The Law Society of Scotland

- Accredited in Family Mediation – The Law Society of Scotland

- CALM Mediator

- Collaborative Lawyer

Professional Memberships

Member of the Family Law Association

Member of Consensus Collaboration Scotland

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Kirsty got straight to the point and helped to manage expectations.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is massively committed to achieving the absolute best result for the client.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kirsty is responsive and efficient.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I think that she's very good and a collaborative lawyer.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession