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 enjoys unwinding outdoors during walks with Eddie, her dog, and in the garden where the produce often appears later on the dinner table. Lesley also has a creative side and enjoys dipping into the world of art where her husband is a renowned artist. Read more on Lesley’s professional biography.
Kirstine MacRae
Kirstine has worked in the same firm for almost 30 years having joined as a Trainee in 1992. The firm in which she was a Partner merged with BTO in 2019 to become BTO Raeburn Hope and since then, Kirstine has headed the Family Law Practice in the Helensburgh Branch Office where she is a well-known local solicitor. Her wealth of experience as a Child Welfare Reporter feeds into her practice in matters of child law, in which she employs skill and wisdom to steer cases to an appropriate conclusion. Kirstine brings considerable experience to the Team as a practitioner in a high street firm with all of the variety and complexities which that can bring. Read more on Kirstine’s professional biography.
Morven Douglas
Morven is a committed family lawyer who will strive to find practical and workable solutions for her clients. She is organised, efficient and well prepared in all aspects of her work and is a good communicator both with clients and opposing agents. This inspires confidence in her clients when they need it most. Outwith work, Morven is a keen runner and snowsports enthusiast. In recent years this has taken more of a back seat to her enjoying precious time with her three young children who keep her on her toes at all times! Read more on Morven’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 before moving to practice in Edinburgh. Outside of work Debbie enjoys swimming, cycling and baking. Read more on Debbie’s professional biography.
Kirsty McGuinness
Kirsty is an enthusiastic family lawyer. She helps clients resolve disputes and/or plan for the future carefully and sensitively. Kirsty was born in Lanarkshire where she now lives with her young family. For six years, she volunteered as a Children’s Panel member in her hometown in Lanarkshire. During that time, she developed a strong belief that, as a family lawyer, she plays an important role in protecting, as far as possible, family relationships. Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys travelling. These days, however, she can mostly be found covered in flour or glitter courtesy of her two young daughters! Read more on Kirsty’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 is also a well-known specialist in Fertility Law in Scotland, and regularly advises clients and organisations about matters such as surrogacy, assisted or donor conception, adoption and parenting for LGBT+ couples. She is a pioneer for all kinds of Modern Families, and has helped numerous clients fulfil their dream of becoming parents. In her spare time, Beverley enjoys all things sporty and is the current Captain of Greenock Wanderers Ladies Rugby Team. Read more on Beverley’s professional biography.
Roisin Kerr
Roisin is a diligent and empathetic family lawyer. She has experience in considerately dealing with all aspects of family law, including financial provision on divorce, cohabitation and disputes in relation to children. Roisin is committed to helping clients resolve matters in a pragmatical, efficient manner appropriate to their needs. Roisin is from the west of Ireland originally, but has been settled in Scotland for nearly 10 years. Outside of work, Roisin volunteers with the University of Edinburgh’s Free Legal Advice Centre and enjoys baking, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Read more on Roisin’s professional biography.
Amanda Richardson
(Legal Executive)
Amanda deals with undefended Ordinary and Simplified Divorce actions as well as assisting other members of the team in more complex cases. She also ensures that the team runs like a perfectly oiled machine. In addition, she is also the team administrator and is the most organised and efficient person we have come across. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys trips abroad with her husband.
