Rankings & Comments

Rankings & Comments

Chambers (Band 1)

What the team is known for

The family team at Balfour+Manson demonstrates extensive experience across a broad range of financial and child-related disputes. It has a strong track record of handling high-value separation and cohabitation matters, with the ability to offer comprehensive service through its provision of property and private client experts. The team also advises on child matters, including relocation, child abduction, maintenance and contact order cases. The firm has a strong bench of lawyers across its offices in Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

“Their knowledge of the inner workings of the court of session and their experience of assisting with complex and sophisticated family law proceedings is second to none.”

“They have a deep understanding of the personal fears and emotions surrounding the issues needing to be resolved. They provide clear explanations of the law, potential outcomes and recommendations.”

“It’s a consistently reliable and organised team. It doesn’t matter who you speak to; issues are dealt with and we have felt well informed, advised and supported.”

The solicitors that I have dealt with at Balfour+Manson are sharp. They can grapple with complex and novel issues in cases to ensure the best representations for their clients.

“The service was excellent in every way. The team was friendly and knowledgeable and ensured that what could have been a complex process was handled seamlessly.”

“They have people at the top with a strong level of experience backed up by a great support team.”

“The lawyers at Balfour+Manson are extremely responsive and clear in all their communications.”

“They were able to give me the best advice based on my legal position and to answer my questions with ease whilst using their past experiences to suggest possible outcomes.”

Lynne Mulcahy – Band 2

“Lynne could not have been more helpful or understanding with regards to my situation and always gave me advice based on my best interests.”

“Lynne Mulcahy is a first-rate lawyer who has achieved a fantastic outcome for me.”

“Lynn oozes calm and can make even the most anxious of clients feel supported and at ease. She takes a diligent and focused approach to cases.”

Kirsten Knight – Band 2

“Kirsten made me feel very much at ease. She took the time to explain every step and made me feel comfortable with my choices.”

“She is creative in managing complex situations.”

“Kirsten has very strong knowledge in her field and attention to detail.”

Legal 500 (Tier 2)

The ‘fantastic’ team at Balfour+Manson LLP stands out for its commitment to alternative dispute resolution methods, offering arbitration and mediation expertise. Aberdeen-based Lynne Mulcahy handles a range of financial and children’s work, including adoption matters and civil partnership dissolution. Also in Aberdeen, Kirsten Knight is recommended for her ’specialist’ knowledge of the children’s hearing system. Jamie Foulis and Emily Deans are both key members of the Edinburgh team. ‘Lynne Mulcahy is amazing and can’t speak highly enough of her. She is empathetic and really fights your corner.’

‘Lynne Mulcahy is definitely not a solicitor who I would want to be up against in court. At the same time, she is highly professional and doesn’t waste time with being petty or demeaning. she gently advises and guides and gives advice in a kind and personable way, and is highly knowledgeable of the law and the system.’

‘Kirsten Knight has great knowledge of the more specialist areas of Family Law, abductions, abduction prevention. This is knowledge that most other family law firms do not have.’

‘Lynne Mulcahy is eloquent, and is wise in seeing into the pertinent issues of the case and doesn’t leave out the small relevant details.’

‘The professionalism of the team is so clear and apparent, even from the very first consultation. You get the feeling at every stage that the clients views are paramount and with the obvious experience of the family law team, you feel that you are in the best possible hands which is massively reassuring.’