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Family Law
Legal Director
Donna McKay
Donna is an experienced Family law practitioner based in Aberdeen. She qualified in 2002 and trained as a collaborative lawyer in 2006. She is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family law and as a Family law Mediator. Donna practises in all areas of family law including separation, divorce and cohabitation claims.
She has a particular interest in child law and regularly advises clients in cases where contact arrangements or the child's place of residence is in dispute. She also deals with cases involving the relocation of children both within the United Kingdom and abroad. Donna strives to resolve cases amicably when possible but is also a tenacious litigator when required.
Living Brodies' values
Donna has been described by clients as sympathetic and approachable. She provides clear, pragmatic advice in highly sensitive cases and cares for her client's needs.
Highlights
- Chair of the Northeast pod of Consensus Collaboration Scotland.
- Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family law, Child law and as a Family law Mediator.
Rankings
- Ranked as an Associate to Watch by Chambers and Partners UK 2024 in Family/Matrimonial - Aberdeen and surrounds.
"Donna has been amazing at guiding me through a very tough court process. She is very child-considerate and professional."
Chambers UK 2025
"She is a collaborative lawyer and mediator. She is a good communicator and empathises with clients."
Chambers UK 2024
