LAWYER PROFILE

Lisa Girdwood

UK 2026

Brodies LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial

Scotland

5 years ranked

About

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Career

Lisa is recognised as an expert family lawyer, based in our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. Accredited as a specialist in child law, family law and in mediation she is passionate about achieving fair and equitable financial settlements for her clients as well as achieving positive outcomes for children.

Lisa advises in all aspects of financial provision on separation from the division of high net worth estates to cases involving complex business structures and cross border issues. She is regularly instructed in challenging child law cases including relocation, residence and contact disputes and international child abduction.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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She is very efficient, she brings ideas to the table and she is very attentive to the small details.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I've been very impressed with Lisa's legal knowledge, but also her willingness to apply common sense and pragmatism to her cases.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is exceptional in her field.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Lisa grasped the detail and context immediately, and her strategic insight was outstanding. Her intelligence, clarity and empathy have been a lifeline.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession