Perthshire law firm unveils trio of appointments as it further expands well-regarded family law department.
Macnabs, a leading law firm with offices in Perthshire, Tayside and Stirlingshire, today announces a trio of new appointments as it continues to strengthen its family law department.
Duncan Mackinnon, Lynne Kelly and Christie Rattray have all joined the family law team at Macnabs from Lindsays in Dundee. Partner Rachael MacDonald, previously at Harper Macleod, also joined the firm earlier this year to complement the family law team.
Duncan, who joins Macnabs as a Consultant, has 30 years’ experience in family law and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Child Law. As well as acting for individual clients, Duncan helps courts and the children’s panel to determine what is best for children and is Vice Chairman of Relationship Scotland in Tayside and Fife. Lynne, an accredited paralegal in Family and Child Law, has a wealth of knowledge in this area and often attends Children’s Hearings on behalf of clients. They join with secretary Christie Rattray.
Macnabs boasts one of the most experienced and highly qualified teams of family law solicitors in Perthshire, Tayside and Stirlingshire. Partners Stuart Hunter, Ruth Croman and Rachael MacDonald are all accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as specialists in Family Law and are all members of the Family Law Association. Managing Partner Ruth, a family law arbitrator, is also accredited in Child Law. The team is well known for its experience and capabilities advising on complex family and child disputes, including divorce and separation cases concerning high-net-worth.
financial provision, cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial arrangements, relocation cases involving children, adoption and surrogacy, and is renowned for guiding clients through these sensitive and complex areas with compassion as well as in-depth knowledge.
Macnabs, which now has offices in Perth, Pitlochry, Blairgowrie and Bridge of Allan, has been advising the people of Perthshire and beyond since 1880, and has a strong reputation for offering clients practical solutions to all their legal problems.
Managing Partner Ruth Croman comments: “We are delighted to welcome Duncan, Lynne and Christie to the Family Law team at Macnabs. Our new team members further strengthen our expertise in this area and will allow us to help even more people who require support resolving a family law issue. The firm is growing but we are determined to stay true to our core values and ensure we deliver tailored, practical and friendly advice to help our clients move forward in life.”
Duncan Mackinnon adds: “It’s exciting to be joining such a well-respected firm and highly regarded family law team. Macnabs operate a fully hybrid working model and their staff are based all over Scotland, and they are known for being fully committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for their employees. They have a strong firm culture and I am looking forward to being part of that and to growing the firm.”
