Lesley Gordon
Lesley is calm, meticulous, has a head for figures and is universally respected within the profession. She is unflappable in a crisis and provides a real sense of security and wellbeing for her clients. Lesley is a mother to a young child as well as step-mum to young adults. She likes to keep fit, cycles to work and is part of the office lunch time run club. Lesley also has a creative side and enjoys dipping into the world of art where her husband is a renowned artist. Lesley is treasurer and a member of the board of trustees of “Art in Healthcare” the leading provider of art and therapeutic workshops to hospitals and care homes in Scotland. Read more on Lesley’s professional biography.
Marjory Blair
Marjory is compassionate and softly spoken. She was born in Glasgow but grew up and was educated in Aberdeen. Marjory originally started out studying medicine but qualified as a lawyer. She has had a varied career, working in big firms and the Castlemilk law centre. She is known for her cheery, sunny disposition and is so committed to her clients that she is often to be found in the office on her days off. Marjory has two step daughters and step grandchildren, having gone through her own separation, divorce and remarriage. She has successfully created her own “blended” family and can empathise with what her clients are going through. Read more on Marjory’s professional biography.
Debbie Reekie
Debbie is a passionate family lawyer. She is pragmatic and sensible and seeks to resolve cases in the most appropriate method for a client and their individual circumstances. Debbie’s roots are in the west of Scotland. She gained considerable experience in both criminal and family law working in Dundee and has recently moved to practice in Edinburgh. Outside of work Debbie enjoys swimming, cycling and baking. Read more on Debbie’s professional biography.
Beverley Addison
Beverley is experienced in dealing with all aspects of family law including financial provision on separation and divorce, cohabitation and cases relating to children. She has a particular knowledge and interest in the law surrounding assisted reproduction, being well known for her knowledge of the law of surrogacy and IVF in particular. In her spare time Beverley enjoys all things sporty and plays rugby for Greenock Wanderers. Read more on Beverley’s professional biography.
Brittany Thomas
Brittany is both empathetic and conscientious in her role as a family lawyer. She grew up in Inverness but trained in Edinburgh after moving down to attend University there. Brittany undertook a specialised traineeship in Family Law and therefore already has considerable experience in all family law matters, both in the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session. In her spare time, Brittany is a keen runner and enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Read more on Brittany’s professional biography.
Amanda Richardson
(Paralegal)
Amanda ensures that the team runs like a perfectly oiled machine. She is the team administrator and is the most organised and efficient person we have come across. As well as organising us, Amanda also does legal work. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys trips abroad with her husband.
