Heads our family law team and an accredited specialist in family law, child law and mediation
PartnerLisa Girdwood
More than 30 years of experience in family law
PartnerShaun George
Highly experienced mediator and litigator with over 20 years experience.
PartnerJacqueline Stroud
Arbitration is the private judging or decision making of an issue which needs to be determined.
A family law arbitrator is effectively a private judge, qualified to make legally binding decisions. Arbitration is a quicker and more cost-effective way for a decision to be made about something which cannot otherwise be agreed.
The biggest advantage is that arbitration is entirely confidential. For clients, confidentiality and keeping issues about their family life private is a major factor.
"This firm has multiple capabilities that are readily available to its clients. Extremely professional front line and support staff. Friendly, empathetic and exceptionally knowledgeable."
Legal 500 UK 2021
"Professional, discreet, loyal, honest service by people who care about their clients."
Legal 500 UK 2021
"They treated me in a sensitive way during a very difficult and emotional time. They explained everything very clearly, laying out the options and advising on what they felt was best, without pressuring me."
Chambers UK 2021
"Every individual that I have engaged with in this firm have demonstrated a real in-depth knowledge and understanding of the many issues that in my case required to be dealt with."
Legal 500 UK 2021
Arbitration is also incredibly agile – it can be used to decide discrete issues such as who should pay for school fees or whether an existing maintenance arrangement should be varied.
We ensure that our clients know all the ways in which to resolve matters in the most productive way possible. Arbitration always features as part of that discussion. Amongst our team, we have family lawyers trained in how arbitration works and can give guidance to clients on all ways of resolving matters.
Arbitration key highlights
- Shaun George was one of the first solicitors in Scotland to qualify as a family law arbitrator.
- As a trained Arbitrator, Shaun George is able to arbitrate family law disputes across Scotland.
- With a team in Inverness we support clients across the Highlands and beyond, including Shetland, Orkney, Speyside, the Isle of Skye and the Western Isles.
Get in touch with a member of our Family team
Our divorce lawyers, family solicitors and mediators are personable and approachable. Our objective is to resolve matters for you as efficiently as possible, so that we can get the best outcome for you and your family.
