News
Some of the things that we have been involved in recently: lectures, articles, reported cases and more...
We respond to Scottish Government consultation on gender recognition
1st March 2018
SKO have made their response to the Scottish Government Consultation on the Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004. We're delighted that this work is being done and support the proposals being made by the Scottish Government to adopt a self-declaration system for legal gender recognition. Read more
Is my same sex marriage recognised abroad?
23rd February 2018
Rachael Kelsey, as Scottish Correspondent for Jordans International Family Law Journal, has written on the recognition problems that are appearing for same sex couples who married, by converting their civil partnership (or, in Scotland, equivalent overseas relationship). Read more
We are delighted to announce that Stephanie Smith has been promoted!
1st February 2018
We are delighted to announce that Stephanie Smith has been promoted to Senior Solicitor. Stephanie joined us in 2015. Her promotion recognises her contribution to the SKO team, working with our clients across the full range of Scottish and international family law issues. Read more
How will Brexit affect Scottish family law?
30th January 2018
Rachael Kelsey writing in Scottish Legal News about family law and Brexit. Rachael and John West have a particular interest in the practical issues that arise for people with international family law disputes who will be affected by Brexit. Read more
We are delighted to announce that Roisin Kerr has joined our team!
8th January 2018
We are delighted to announce that Roisin Kerr has joined us as a Trainee Solicitor. Roisin will be working closely with Alison Edmondson and assisting primarily in relation to financial issues arising from separation. Read more
Can I apply for a parental order if I am a single applicant?
1st December 2017
The UK government has finally taken steps to bring before parliament a Remedial Order which will change the law on surrogacy throughout the UK so that, for the first time, applications for a parental order can be made by a single applicant, rather than requiring to be made by a… Read more
We are delighted to announce that Caroline Millar has been promoted!
1st November 2017
We are delighted to announce that our colleague, Caroline Millar, has been promoted to Associate. Caroline joined us in 2012 and works with clients on a full range of family law issues, both in relation to financial issues arising from adult relationships and arrangements for children. Read more
Family lawyers in Edinburgh
31st October 2017
Alison Edmondson is chairing the Family Law stream of CLT’s Scots Law 2017 conference at Murrayfield today and will be joined by John West, who is delivering a presentation on the continuing significance of EU law for family lawyers post-Brexit. Read more
Will my same sex marriage be recognised in other countries?
30th October 2017
The problems faced by same-sex individuals who have married here in Scotland, but who are originally from outwith Scotland, having their status recognised in their home state are coming to light- much as was the case when civil partnership was introduced over a decade ago. Read more
What is family law arbitration in Scotland?
26th October 2017
Rachael Kelsey is speaking this afternoon at the CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators) Scottish Branch Dispute Resolution Conference 2017. Read more
Will Brexit change day-to-day family law practice?
24th October 2017
John West is speaking at a seminar hosted by the Society of Solicitors in the Shires of Selkirk and Peebles today about the impact of Brexit on day-to-day family law practice. Read more
Inheritance issues arising from assisted reproductive technologies
18th October 2017
Alison Edmondson is speaking at the Law Society of Scotland 'It's the Law - Wills, Trusts and Succession' conference in Glasgow today on issues arising from assisted reproductive technologies and legal parentage. Read more
The impact of Brexit on children and young people in Scotland
13th October 2017
Scottish charity, Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) have published their paper, "Impact of Brexit on Children and Young People" today. Rachael Kelsey was among the professionals and academics involved in providing information and insight to the report's author, Maria Doyle of the University of Edinburgh. Read more
We are top-ranked for family law in Scotland: Legal 500 2017
11th October 2017
SKO have retained their place in the first rank for Family Law in Scotland in the Legal 500. Read more
We are rated 'First Tier' for family law in Scotland: Doyles Guide 2017
28th September 2017
SKO have three practitioners recommended as 'Leading Family and Divorce Lawyers' in this years Doyles Guide 2017- more than any other firm. We are one of the three 'First Tier' firms, a ranking we also hold in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. Read more
