News
Some of the things that we have been involved in recently: lectures, articles, reported cases and 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
We have moved!
25th September 2017
After nine years at one end of George Street, SKO have moved to the other end- 18 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PF. Opposite the George Hotel, our new home gives us more space and purpose built facilities for our clients and colleagues. Read more
My marriage has broken down: what are my rights?
6th September 2017
Caroline Millar is delivering an in-depth seminar on financial provision on separation for MBL Seminars. The seminar, which is aimed at fellow solicitors, will see Caroline drawing on her expertise to analyse the key statutory principles and also provide solution-focused answers to tackle thorny issues which can arise. Read more
Divorcing in Scotland or England & Wales?
10th August 2017
Rachael Kelsey and John West are featured as guest-bloggers for London-based specialist family law firm, Family Law in Partnership. Their blog considers whether to bring maintenance applications and divorce proceedings in Scotland or in England & Wales, and also poses questions about post-Brexit domestic family law practice. Read more
