Alison Edmondson, Partner

Alison is a Partner of SKO, a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family Law. She also holds a postgraduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution; is trained as a Collaborative Lawyer and as a Family Law Arbitrator. 

Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide has described Alison as "sensible, wise, pragmatic - yet tough and absolutely prepared to fight when needed. She is the perfect lawyer - empathetic and understanding, but also good at analysing and setting the legals out really clearly and dispassionately.". The current edition of the guide says that she is "outstanding technically and provides good emotional support and sensitivity". 

Alison has been described in Chambers and Partners UK Guide as "intellectually strong" and as being someone who “is admired for her work in novel financial proceedings, particularly those with complex actuarial and tax issues”. In the current edition of the guide it is noted that, "Alison is technically outstanding as a lawyer and she is also is extremely commercial and practical when fighting a client's corner."

The Legal 500 has recognised Alison as a 'Leading Individual' in Family Law in Scotland and noted that, "Alison Edmondson is an excellent lawyer, who is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. She is able to grasp difficult issues and adopt a pragmatic approach in order to find mutually acceptable outcomes. She works well and is impressive in the context of not only acrimonious litigated cases, but also collaborative family law cases."

One of only four Scottish Family Lawyers in the Spear's 500 Wealth Management Index 2026, it is noted of Alison that she is, "A skilled negotiator and experienced litigator, Alison Edmondson is a proponent of alternatives to litigation, including mediation, collaborative law and arbitration."

Financial issues arising from separation are Alison’s primary focus. She has particular expertise in cases relating to business interests, pensions, taxation, farming, inherited wealth and retirement / retirement planning. 

Alison regularly writes and lectures for, amongst others, Edinburgh Law Seminars, The University of Edinburgh,  Central Law Training and Update (Law Society of Scotland).

Alison is a skilled negotiator and an experienced litigator in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court as well as being committed to alternatives to the court process, including mediation, collaborative law and arbitration.   

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