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About
Provided by Lorna Buchan
Practice Areas
Lorna is a founding partner of Patience and Buchan and has specialised in Family Law for nearly 30 years. As an accredited specialist in Family Law, Lorna is committed to alternative dispute resolution having practiced collaboratively for years as well being an Accredited Family Mediator. She is also an experienced and skilled litigator and qualified Family Law Arbitrator. Lorna's client base is almost entirely made up of personal referrals.
Career
Robson McLean WS, Edinburgh - trainee 1993 - 1995.
Iain Smith & Company, Aberdeen - assistant and associate 1995 - 2000.
Patience & Buchan, Aberdeen - founding partner, with Iain Patience, of first legal practice in Aberdeen to specialise in family law set up in 2000.
Professional Memberships
CALM (Comprehensive Accredited Lawyer Mediators) Scotland
FLAGS (Family Law Arbitration Group Scotland)
Family Law Association
Consensus Scotland
Aberdeen Bar Association
Society of Advocates Aberdeen
Chambers Review
UK
Lorna Buchan is highly regarded in the market for her strong family law practice. She often advises on the financial aspects of high-value divorces, including matters concerning maintenance, family businesses and cross-border assets. She is a qualified family mediator and arbitrator.
Lorna Buchan is highly regarded in the market for her strong family law practice. She often advises on the financial aspects of high-value divorces, including matters concerning maintenance, family businesses and cross-border assets. She is a qualified family mediator and arbitrator.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lorna's understanding of the legal system and legal strategy is second to none, but greater is her ability to translate that knowledge into sound advice and strategy as well as realistic outcomes."
"Lorna is a good all-rounder who has the best interest of her client at heart. She foresees problems and makes provision for them. She communicates well and always does what she says she will."
"Lorna was pragmatic, personable, firm and fair in all dealings, working tirelessly to resolve a difficult situation."
"Lorna is knowledgeable of her field, offering a holistic approach."
"Lorna's understanding of the legal system and legal strategy is second to none, but greater is her ability to translate that knowledge into sound advice and strategy as well as realistic outcomes."
"Lorna is a good all-rounder who has the best interest of her client at heart. She foresees problems and makes provision for them. She communicates well and always does what she says she will."
"Lorna was pragmatic, personable, firm and fair in all dealings, working tirelessly to resolve a difficult situation."
"Lorna is knowledgeable of her field, offering a holistic approach."
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