LAWYER PROFILE

Ruth Aberdein

UK 2026

Aberdein Considine

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Family/Matrimonial

Scotland

2 years ranked

Family/Matrimonial: Mediators

Scotland

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Aberdein Considine

UK

Practice Areas

Ruth is the Partner-in-Charge of our highly-regarded and dynamic Family Law team.

She has specialised exclusively in Family Law for almost 20 years and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland both as a Specialist in Family Law and as a Family Law Mediator.

Ruth, who is also a qualified Collaborative Lawyer, is recognised in the Legal 500 as a leading individual in her field, with commentary including that she is "very trustworthy, professional and sympathetic" and is "able to approach difficult matters with empathy and understanding while using extensive knowledge and experience to achieve as good a solution as possible".

Ruth has extensive knowledge spanning all areas of Family Law but has particular expertise in dealing with high-net-worth cases, often involving business interests. Ruth is respected for her sensible and child-focused approach to cases.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Family Law Association in Scotland.

Member of Consensus Collaboration Scotland.

Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

Member of CALM Scotland

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ruth Aberdein offers expertise in divorce and separation proceedings, including financial provision disputes and child contact arrangements, and also assists with the negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She is also an accredited family mediator.

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Family/Matrimonial: Mediators - Scotland

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ruth was able to give me both the pros and cons of the situation and take my needs into account.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ruth gave me confidence and reassurance.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ruth has a good manner with clients and is also good at dealing with vulnerable clients.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is personable, empathetic and approachable. She also has excellent communication skills.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ruth was crucial in helping me understand the process and giving me excellent explanations when needed.
Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession