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Family Law
Associate
Kate Bradbury
Kate advises clients on a wide spectre of family law matters, including divorce, separation and cohabitation claims. She has experience of working with same-sex couples and understands the nuances of their relationships. She is passionate about ensuring individuals interests are protected through the preparation of pre- and post- nuptial and cohabitation agreements.
Kate is often instructed in child law cases, dealing with matters such as contact, residence, relocation and adoption. She endeavours, where possible, to resolve cases through negotiation, in an effort to best protect a successful co-parenting relationship moving forward. If court proceedings are required, she is an experienced litigator having appeared in Sheriff Courts across Scotland, from Lerwick to Edinburgh. Kate also has experience of instructing Counsel in complex and high value Court of Session cases, including Hague Convention child abduction cases.
Kate is a collaboratively trained lawyer and thrives when working as part of a team. She enjoys collaborating with financial advisors, pension experts and divorce coaches to ensure a client's every need is met. Clients describe Kate as being "incredibly efficient, calm and reassuring". They appreciate her guidance through "unfamiliar territory" and her taking the time to have "an understanding of their individual circumstances".
Kate joined the Brodies team in 2018 and is based in our Edinburgh office.
Family law client, Google Reviews
I'm very happy with the service I received from Brodies. Very glad of the astute advice and helpful support of Kate Bradbury in the family team. I felt that Kate recognised the issues, knew what was needed and made sure my interests were protected properly. Made a world of a difference. I actually found Brodies by searching for 'LGBTQ' and 'law' - and I'm really glad I did - it was important that Kate as my solicitor made me feel that I was being heard, and that my interests were being taken seriously, and that she was therefore fully understanding the situation, and what my needs were, and could therefore represent me very effectively, and she did do exactly that.
Family law client, Google Reviews
I recently worked with Kate Bradbury on a family law matter, who was excellent. Incredibly efficient, informative and helpful. Would highly recommend!
Family law client, Google Reviews
Great experience with Kate Bradbury, would highly recommend her!
Family law client, Google Reviews
Associate lawyer Kate Bradbury of Brodies represented me regarding a co-habitation dispute. She was extremely professional and supportive throughout, ensuring she had an understanding of my individual circumstances. Kate also ensured that she was efficient whilst providing her services so that I didn't have to pay for any more of her time than necessary. Kate responded to all e-mails in a timely fashion and offered excellent advice. I was very pleased with the services she provided.
Family law client, Google Reviews
The service I got from Brodies was great. My lawyer Kate Bradbury was very professional, was calm and reassuring, and explained things clearly without being patronising. Any queries I had were always quickly responded to, and I knew I could call her any time I needed to. Kate made a tough emotional situation as simple as it could be for me, and helped me at each step. I also got my will done by Brodies which was extremely simple and quick to do. I would recommend Brodies and consider using them again.
Family law client, Google Reviews
I found Kate Bradbury to be very professional at all times, she provided great advice and guidance throughout my time working with her, always quick to respond and very diplomatic throughout. Having such a strong team from Brodies working alongside her was of great comfort throughout the whole process in getting a resolution to my legal situation. I would highly recommend and will certainly use their services again for any other legal services that I may require.
Living Brodies' values
Kate's caring, friendly and reassuring personality helps to put clients at ease during what is often a difficult and emotional time.
Highlights
- A member of the 5 Jurisdictions Scotland committee and avid attendee of the 5 Jurisdictions conference, having attended in Dublin (2022), Edinburgh (2023), Cardiff (2024) and Ibiza (2025).
- Legal Advisor to Shared Parenting Scotland Edinburgh Group.
- Collaboratively trained lawyer and member of the Consensus Scotland National Committee and Training Committee.
- Member of the Family Law Association, the Scottish Young Lawyers Association and the Young Mediators Group.
- Within Brodies, Kate is a member of the Multicultural Network and a mentor.
