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Some of the things that we have been involved in recently: lectures, articles, reported cases and more...
SKO sweeps the board in Doyles 2026 rankings
23rd March 2026
The rankings in Doyles published today places SKO ahead of all other Scottish firms and recognises SKO's preeminent place in the Scottish market. Read more
Gillian Black in Tatler on Surrogacy and The Marquess of Bath
11th March 2026
Consultant, Prof. Gillian Black was featured in Tatler, "Why the Marquess of Bath's surrogacy case could reshape aristocratic succession"
Gillian was one of the experts quoted in the article which explored the tension between fertility treatment and centuries old succession rules. Read more
SKO joined by New Consultant, Prof Gillian Black
19th January 2026
We are delighted to welcome Prof Gillian Black as a Consultant. You can find out more about Gillian here. Gillian's expertise bolsters our offering in the areas of privacy, parentage and heraldry. Read more
SKO only Scottish specialist firm ranked in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
13th November 2025
The Times Best Law Firms 2026 Guide has again ranked SKO as one of the top firms in Scotland. The only specialist firm in any discipline in Scotland, SKO have been ranked since the inception of the Guide. The Guide describes itself as identifying, 'the lawyers’ lawyers'. Read more
SKO retains Pre-Eminent position in Scotland in Chambers and Partners Guides
16th October 2025
SKO have again retained Top Tier ranking in Chambers and Partners Guide 2026. In the individuals rankings, SKO has the only 'Star Individual' and more named lawyers in Band 1 than any other Scottish firm. Read more
Tribute paid to outgoing IAFL President, Rachael Kelsey
25th September 2025
As Rachael Kelsey's term as President of IAFL comes to an end, incoming President, Heather Hostetter, from Washington DC, paid tribute to Rachael's work, noting, 'Rachael Kelsey is an accomplished lawyer as well as a visionary and creative leader' and 'Under Rachael’s leadership, the IAFL has become a more diverse,… Read more
SKO ranked in Chambers and Partners UK High Net Worth Guide
25th July 2025
SKO continues to be one of only two Scottish firms to be ranked in the UK-wide Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for Family Law in rankings released today.
SKO is also home to the only Scottish lawyer in Band one, Rachael Kelsey. Read more
SKO retains Top Tier ranking in Chambers and Partners
17th October 2024
SKO have again retained Top Tier ranking in Chambers and Partners Guide 2025. In the individuals rankings, SKO has the only 'Star Individual' and more named lawyers in Band 1 than any other Scottish firm. Read more
SKO shortlisted for three awards in Legal 500 Scotland Awards
17th September 2024
SKO has again been shortlisted for three awards at the second Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2024: Private Client Firm of the Year; Boutique Firm of the Year and Private Client Lawyer of the Year. (nomination for founding partner, Rachael Kelsey). Read more
IAFL President's Report for 2023
22nd December 2023
At the end of the year that Rachael Kelsey was elected President of the IAFL, she has penned a report on some of the recent activities of the Academy, which can be found here. Read more
SKO Win Two Legal 500 Awards
23rd November 2023
SKO are delighted to have scooped two Awards at the first Legal 500 Scotland Law Awards. Read more
Rachael Kelsey participates in Hague Conference Parentage Working Group
17th November 2023
Rachael Kelsey represented IAFL at the first session of the Hague Conference on Private International Law Working Group on Parentage and Surrogacy. Read more
Robert Gilmour invited to attend All Party Parliamentary Group on surrogacy at Westminster
8th November 2023
Robert Gilmour was invited to attend the meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Surrogacy at Westminster to press the case for reform of surrogacy law. Read more
SKO retains Top Tier ranking in Chambers and Partners
24th October 2023
SKO have again retained Top Tier ranking in Chambers and Partners Guide 2023. In the individuals rankings, SKO has the only 'Star Individual' and more named lawyers in Band 1 than any other Scottish firm. Read more
SKO only Scottish specialist firm ranked in The Times Best Law Firms
22nd October 2023
The Times Best Law Firms 2023 Guide has again ranked SKO as one of the top firms in Scotland. The only specialist firm in any discipline in Scotland, SKO have been ranked since the inception of the Guide. The Guide describes itself as identifying, 'the lawyers’ lawyers'. Read more
