News
Some of the things that we have been involved in recently: lectures, articles, reported cases and 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
We are delighted to announce that Brittany Thomas has joined our team!
10th July 2017
We are delighted to announce that our colleague, Brittany Thomas, has commenced her traineeship. Brittany has been working with us part-time since the beginning of the year and now that she has obtained her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Edinburgh joins us as Trainee Solicitor. Read more
Will my divorce affect my business?
12th June 2017
Alison Edmondson is chairing the Family Law stream of CLT’s Scots Law 2017 conference today and will also deliver a presentation with Susie Swift and Andrew Paterson on company, partnership, tax and succession issues. Read more
I am getting married again: should I get a pre-nup?
8th June 2017
Alison Edmondson is speaking at the Law Society of Scotland 'It's the Law - Family' conference in Edinburgh today on issues arising from second marriages, including pre nups, succession and planning for the future. Read more
Family law issues arising from the needs of an ageing population
6th June 2017
Alison Edmondson is delivering a paper today at the World Congress on Family Law and Children's Rights in Dublin on Changing Family Formations: The Older Individual and their Family. Read more
We are delighted to announce that Susan Oswald has been elected to the Law Society of Scotland Council
23rd May 2017
We are delighted to announce that Susan Oswald has been elected to the Law Society of Scotland Council as representative for the constituency of Edinburgh. Read more
