Leonie Burke
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Family/Matrimonial
Band 3
About
Provided by Leonie Burke
Practice Areas
Leonie is a Partner in Aberdein Considine's Family Law Team, based in Edinburgh and Perth. Having specialised in family law for two decades, Leonie has a wealth of experience dealing with all aspects of family law, including both financial provision and child law.
She is Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Specialist, Accredited as a Mediator and is a trained Collaborative Lawyer. As well as providing advice on non-contentious matters, she represents individuals in actions raised in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
She is regularly instructed, and has particular experience in dealing with cases involving national or international aspects and complicated business assets; and in advising on pre and post nuptial agreements.
Leonie is a member of the Family Law Association in Scotland, Consensus Collaboration Scotland and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
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
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Leonie Burke has experience in family law matters ranging from prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements to international maintenance orders and child welfare cases. She advises clients from both the Edinburgh and Perth offices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Leonie was very solid in the midst of an increasingly intense and difficult situation. In moment of crisis, she was great."
"Leonie is an excellent family lawyer and always pragmatic in her approach."
"Leonie has provided clear advice consistently throughout our dealings and gives pragmatic insights."
"She provides excellent service, always putting my needs first and offering a wealth of experience and knowledge to assist in reaching my end goals."
"Leonie Burke is a consummate professional and tenacious in her efforts to get the best possible outcome for her client."
"Leonie was very solid in the midst of an increasingly intense and difficult situation. In moment of crisis, she was great."
"Leonie is an excellent family lawyer and always pragmatic in her approach."
"Leonie has provided clear advice consistently throughout our dealings and gives pragmatic insights."
"She provides excellent service, always putting my needs first and offering a wealth of experience and knowledge to assist in reaching my end goals."
"Leonie Burke is a consummate professional and tenacious in her efforts to get the best possible outcome for her client."