Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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(01224) 648222About
Provided by Patience & Buchan
Established in 2000, Patience and Buchan was the first practice in North-east Scotland to specialise in family law.
The firm provides a highly personal service, with communication in plain English, and at reasonable cost. Clients appreciate the specialist expertise offered. The Partners and Associate have an array of Specialist Accreditations. The firm has a long and continued commitment to alternative dispute resolution offering Arbitration, Mediation and Collaboration in house. Nothwithstanding this all the lawyers have significant litigation experience.
Patience and Buchan has a mainly private client base. Patience and Buchan deal with a wide range of Family Law Issues, including high net worth divorces, complex child issues, adoption, cohabitation and a range of pre and post nuptial agreements.
Chambers Review
Patience & Buchan is a well-known and highly regarded Aberdeen-based practice. The team has experience in divorces and cohabitation cases, especially those involving high net worth individuals, farming assets and other property issues. It also possesses experience in child-related disputes, such as welfare hearings, contact orders and relocations including multijurisdictional cases. The team has a strong focus on resolving disputes collaboratively or via mediation.
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"The team were all very professional yet friendly and helpful. Nothing was a problem for them and if they said they were going to do something they did it promptly."
"They kept me well informed at every step and really listened to my concerns and queries. On a drawn out, challenging case, they never stopped working to reach a conclusion for me."
"They have a wealth of knowledge and experience in family law and are particularly strong in being able to critically assess lots of detail in order to form strong arguments and a robust defence."
"The firm provides clear and concise advice, with the best interests of both parties being considered above and beyond the legal position."
"The team were all very professional yet friendly and helpful. Nothing was a problem for them and if they said they were going to do something they did it promptly."
"They kept me well informed at every step and really listened to my concerns and queries. On a drawn out, challenging case, they never stopped working to reach a conclusion for me."
"They have a wealth of knowledge and experience in family law and are particularly strong in being able to critically assess lots of detail in order to form strong arguments and a robust defence."
"The firm provides clear and concise advice, with the best interests of both parties being considered above and beyond the legal position."
Notable Practitioners
Ashley Simpson is an experienced family law practitioner who advises on a wide range of both financial and child-related cases. She is adept at handling matters through all forms of ADR as well as those taken to court.
"Ashley comes across as gentle and quiet, but when it comes to providing you with a defence in court, she is firm, fierce and very successful in getting you the right outcome."
"Ashley is an exceptional lawyer who is very responsive and committed to cases."
"Ashley is an excellent solicitor with a wealth of experience and knowledge."
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'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."
Associate Gillian Mitchell is experienced in advising on child and matrimonial finance matters with cross-border aspects, such as relocation issues and foreign assets.
"Gillian is honest and clear in her manner."
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