LAWYER PROFILE

Lorna Buchan

UK 2026

Thorntons Law LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Family/Matrimonial

Scotland

2 years ranked

Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Thorntons Law LLP

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Family/Matrimonial: Mediators - Scotland

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Lorna put me at ease from the first meeting.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is fearless in her representation of her clients and is unperturbed by challenging scenarios or issues.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Lorna is an outstanding lawyer. She is unwavering in her support and razor-sharp in her approach.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is an excellent litigator, and her negotiating is also very good.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Lorna is a tenacious and effective advocate of her client's position.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession