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Family Law
Partner
Shaun George
Shaun has practised family law for more than 30 years. He heads the Brodies’ Family team, which is the largest in Scotland, and is based in our Aberdeen and Edinburgh offices.
Shaun advises on all aspects of family law but has particular expertise in high value financial provision on divorce cases, often involving assets held overseas.
As a qualified Family Law Arbitrator, he offers his clients a range of dispute resolution options including collaboration, mediation and arbitration. He is one of the few Scottish solicitors ranked in the Chambers UK High Net Worth Guide 2022.
Family law client, Google review
"Excellent advice and appreciated the personal service in what can be a stressful time for those involved. Shaun and his team were very attentive to my needs."
Family law client, Google review
"Extremely experienced and professional service delivered by Shaun and Rachael. Highly recommended."
Living Brodies' values
A leading proponent of collaborative practice, Shaun sits on the National Committee of Consensus Collaboration Scotland.
Highlights
- Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law and as a family law mediator.
- Regularly presents on a variety of family law topics in Scotland and elsewhere.
- A former president of the Society of Advocates in Aberdeen.
Rankings
- Ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners UK 2024 in Family/Matrimonial – Aberdeen and surrounds.
- Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2024 as a Leading Individual in Family - Scotland.
- Ranked individual by Chambers High Net Worth UK 2023 in Family/matrimonial: high net worth.
Shaun has been there and done it and brings his years of experience to bear. He approaches his cases with humour and empathy. He is a standout lawyer who leads his team brilliantly.
Chambers UK 2024
Shaun is fantastic. He has a calmness about him when dealing with exceptionally difficult cases and is a very good negotiator and collaborator, while also not being scared to litigate.
Chambers UK High Net Worth, 2023
Shaun George guided us through what we thought was an impossible and unpleasant family situation with outstanding knowledge of the applicable law.
Legal 500 UK 2023
Shaun George proved to be a calming influence in very tense circumstances. He was extremely efficient and confidence inspiring. We felt we were in the hands of a consummate professional.
Legal 500 UK 2023
