Partner

Lisa Girdwood

Lisa is recognised as an expert family lawyer, based in our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. Accredited as a specialist in child law, family law and in mediation she is passionate about achieving fair and equitable financial settlements for her clients as well as achieving positive outcomes for children.

Lisa advises in all aspects of financial provision on separation from the division of high net worth estates to cases involving complex business structures and cross border issues. She is regularly instructed in challenging child law cases including relocation, residence and contact disputes and international child abduction.

Family law client, Google Review

"Lisa Girdwood at Brodies LLP recently handled my divorce which was exceptionally challenging and emotionally distressing for me. She was not just professionally empathetic but checked up on me prior to weekends when she knew communications from my ex-husbands legal team would be upsetting me. This was above and beyond her duties and shows not only is she, in my mind, the best divorce lawyer in Scotland but one who genuinely cares about her clients"

Family law client, Google Review

"In prospect, my divorce was extremely daunting but Lisa and her colleagues were able to make the reality of it straightforward and comprehensible. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone in a similar situation."

Living Brodies' values

Lisa is a dedicated family lawyer whose clients value her warm confidence and caring approach.

Highlights

Accredited as a specialist in family law, child law and in mediation.
Appointed by the Law Society of Scotland to the Panel assessing applications for accreditation as specialists in child law.
Securing the return of internationally abducted children to the countries of their habitual residence.

Rankings

Ranked as Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK 2024 in Family/Matrimonial - Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds.
Ranked as a Leading Individual by Legal 500 UK 2024 in Family- Scotland.

‘Lisa Girdwood in Glasgow is, without doubt, one of the best family/divorce solicitors in Scotland. Her preparation for my case was nothing short of outstanding. She developed a strategy for me, which worked greatly to my benefit. All due to her vast knowledge, experience and tenacity.’

Legal 500 UK 2024

‘Lisa Girdwood is an excellent choice for both high-value financial cases but also the more complex children cases. She cares deeply about her clients and does whatever it takes to achieve great results. She is an academic lawyer, who is able to combine a serious intellect with first-rate client care skills. A class act!’

Legal 500 UK 2024

'Lisa Girdwood combines a sympathetic approach with a good knowledge of law and practice.'

Legal 500 UK 2024

'Lisa is at the top of her game in Scotland for both high-value financial work and complex children work. She is understated but a force to be reckoned with. She is the best family lawyer in Scotland.'

Chambers UK 2024