Family/Matrimonial
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Band 2
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(0131) 473 6000Chambers Review
Burness Paull has a strong family law practice in Edinburgh, focused on complex matrimonial financial disputes. Lawyers in the team are adept at dealing with matters that involve significant business and property interests, both in relation to divorce proceedings and during the negotiation of nuptial agreements. The firm also has the capacity to act for clients during private child cases, including disputes over residence and contact issues.
Strengths
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"Every member of the team has handled my affairs with a level of expertise that I find more than comforting. Their responses were prompt, thorough and detailed."
"I have had nothing but helpful and strong advice from the team, who have helped me through with reason and kindness tinged with an underlying steel when I was struggling."
"They offer a personal touch, listening and hearing, and show the most evident intent to build the strongest relationship with the client."
"They dealth with what became a more complex situation well and they remained focused on a positive outcome for me."
"Burness Paull showed tremendous knowledge and understanding of my situation."
"Every member of the team has handled my affairs with a level of expertise that I find more than comforting. Their responses were prompt, thorough and detailed."
"I have had nothing but helpful and strong advice from the team, who have helped me through with reason and kindness tinged with an underlying steel when I was struggling."
"They offer a personal touch, listening and hearing, and show the most evident intent to build the strongest relationship with the client."
"They dealth with what became a more complex situation well and they remained focused on a positive outcome for me."
"Burness Paull showed tremendous knowledge and understanding of my situation."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Smith is recognised for his expertise across a broad range of family law matters. His experience spans international divorces, including disputes over pensions and assets abroad, in addition to child relocation, contact arrangements and residence orders.
"Richard is a very able solicitor who very rarely needs the assistance of counsel as he is a very organised, efficient and proficient person himself. He is a delight to work with."
"Richard is focused on achieving resolution and solutions for the client, whilst certainly not being a pushover. He is tactically very astute."
Jennifer Wilkie is well regarded for her family law practice, acting on international divorces and other high-value financial provision disputes. She also has expertise in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and children matters, including cases that concern surrogacy.
"Jennifer gives clients practical and pragmatic advice. She understands their priorities and quickly finds solutions that deliver. She is great to work with on a case and really gets stuck in."
"I have nothing but praise and gratitude for the manner in which Jen has helped me through this experience."
"Articulate, kind and with a lovely style, Jennifer listens, questions and challenges most effectively, whilst ensuring the team around her provide appropriate support without overwhelming the client."
"She is really impressive; she is efficient and doesn't wait to be told what to do. She is excellent with clients."