Senior Associate

Victoria Varty

Victoria is recognised as an expert litigator in family law, based in our Edinburgh office. With over 16 years' experience, Victoria handles all aspects of family law, including resolving financial issues which arise from the breakdown of relationships and disputes concerning children.

An accredited specialist in child law, Victoria believes that wherever possible resolving disputes by negotiation or mediation is in everyone’s best interests. However, when necessary, Victoria is an experienced litigator at all levels. She has conducted a number of proofs in the Sheriff Court, and is regularly instructed not only by individuals but by other solicitors throughout Scotland to deal with complex or high value family actions raised in the Court of Session. Victoria also has been instructed in appellate proceedings at all levels, including the UK Supreme Court.

Victoria has a particular interest in cases with an international dimension and often receives referrals from clients, solicitors and Counsel in cases involving relocation and other cross border matters.

Living Brodies' values

Victoria enjoys building relationships with her clients and takes a warm and caring approach to try and reach the best outcomes in what can be emotionally difficult circumstances.

Family law client, Google review

"I went through a very complex, stressful and scary personal situation and I decided the best for my family was international relocation. When I first talked to Victoria Varty I immediately felt in good hands, I felt she cared for me and her honesty and transparency made me choose her as my family solicitor. The very low expectation of success was made crystal clear, however, this was done at the same time that I was granted her full effort and support for attempting being successful. I couldn't ask for more. My family law case was extreme and very difficult, but I felt she believed in me and soon I could see also how the full team at Brodies have been literally a lifesaver. I didn't have any legal experience or knowledge on how the UK law would work, but I was in the best hands and I felt at all times they would explain to me every option together with the potential consequences for me to make the right decision. I have felt supported at all times and the kindness and empathy from everyone has been more than remarkable, everyone has gone above and beyond. I always felt how they would genuinely care for me and my family's wellbeing and this has been for me a life-changing experience. I will be forever grateful for all their work and effort."

Family law client, Google review

"I really appreciated the calm, empathetic and professional service (including being tough when she needed to be) I consistently received from Victoria Varty over a period of a couple of years. Her colleagues were equally professional and empathetic, and I always felt in dealing with them that the people meant more than the business/billing. Victoria's approach was instrumental in reaching a satisfactory conclusion and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."

Family law client, Google review

"I cannot speak highly enough of Jacqueline Stroud and her team. Their professionalism and efficiency was exemplary from day one. Jacqueline was my main point of contact and consistently went out of her way to accommodate times to suit me to discuss my case. Jacqueline and her team helped and guided me through the most difficult of times, namely Hannah, Victoria, Donna (in no particular order).

Always efficient, and keeping me informed at every step. But for me, their approachable, friendly manner was something which I valued and I believe is possibly unique to this team. I will genuinely miss them all now that my case is closed. I think that must be the highest praise I can offer."