News
Some of the things that we have been involved in recently: lectures, articles, reported cases and more...
SKO only Scottish firm in Spears Family Law Index 2021
8th July 2021
The Spears Family Law Index 2021 has been released today, 'the best family lawyers for high-net-worth individuals in the UK', with SKO continuing to be the only Scottish firm ranked, and five 'top recommended' lawyers. Read more
New start at SKO
5th July 2021
We're delighted to be joined by Gabriella Lipschitz, who will be completing her traineeship with us. Gabby graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a First Class degree in Law (with Honours) and a Distinction in the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Read more
Rachael Kelsey in Scottish Legal News on moving job, post pandemic
2nd July 2021
Rachael Kelsey writes in Scottish Legal News, encouraging corporate and commercial lawyers to think about a move to private client and family law disciplines, post pandemic and gives a flavour of the variety of the work that private client and family lawyers undertake, with contributions from Charlotte Butruille-Cardew, Avocat, Paris… Read more
Rachael Kelsey comments on the coming year for the Spears Family Law Survey
29th June 2021
Rachael Kelsey was asked by Spears for her views on the outlook for the coming year for family law clients, against the backdrop of the publication of the annual Spears Family Law Survey. Read more
Alison Edmondson invited expert for Tortoise Media Marriage discussion
2nd June 2021
Alison Edmondson took part today in Tortoise Media’s ThinkIn on the beginning of the end of marriage hosted by Liz Moseley along with experts in their respective fields: Andrew G Marshall, marital therapist, Frank Young, Centre for Social Justice, and Rosie Wilby, accidental relationship expert and author of The Breakup… Read more
Ewan Campbell joins SKO as a Consultant
31st May 2021
We're delighted to welcome Ewan Campbell to SKO today. He joins as a Consultant, with over 25 years of experience as a family lawyer. Ewan is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family Law. Read more
Alison Edmondson delivers annual Family Law Update for Edinburgh Law Seminars
26th May 2021
Today is the online incarnation of the annual update given by Alison Edmondson together with Dr Gillian Black, University of Edinburgh, for Edinburgh Law Seminars. Read more
Robert Gilmour speaks at Resolution National Conference
21st May 2021
Robert Gilmour has spoken today at the Resolution Annual National Conference. He was on a panel of experts who were speaking on 'Law and cultural competence when working with LGBT and other modern family clients'. Read more
Rachael Kelsey and John West speak at Law Society Annual Conference
28th April 2021
Rachael Kelsey and John West spoke at the only family law session at the Annual Conference of the Law Society of Scotland today. Read more
Launch of All Party Parliamentary Group Report on Surrogacy
26th April 2021
Robert Gilmour was invited to attend the All Party Parliamentary Group on Surrogacy official webinar launch for their report on the law and practice of surrogacy in the UK. Robert gave evidence to the APPG leading up to the creation of the report. Read more
SKO Hosts Roundtable On Forced Marriage & The Law In Scotland
23rd April 2021
SKO joined with the Scottish Women's Rights Centre to host a roundtable meeting today which was chaired by The Rt Hon Baroness Butler-Sloss, and organised by the National Commission on Forced Marriage UK. Read more
SKO announces promotions of John West and Claire Christie
2nd April 2021
We are absolutely delighted to announce the promotions of John West and Claire Christie, both to Senior Associate. John joined the firm as a trainee from The University of Edinburgh, where he was the first Student Director of the University’s Free Legal Advice Centre. Read more
Alison Edmondson speaks at International Conference on Revenge Porn and Digital Domestic Abuse
19th March 2021
Alison Edmondson is speaking today at the IAFL Introduction to European Family Law Webinar. The only speaker from Scotland, Alison is speaking on recent developments in Scots law in relation to domestic abuse and revenge porn in a digital age. Read more
Alison Edmondson Lectures at The University of Edinburgh
16th March 2021
Alison Edmondson was the guest lecturer for the final seminar of this year’s undergraduate honours programme in Family Law at the Law School of The University of Edinburgh, speaking on the practical application of family law in the particular context of lockdown restrictions. Read more
Rachael Kelsey speaks for the Law Society of Scotland on Family Law and Brexit
4th March 2021
Rachael Kelsey spoke for the Law Society of Scotland today about the family law issues that arise from Brexit when it comes to jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of court orders. Read more
