“Caroline Harrison is a formidable advocate in child and family law, championing the interests of children with clarity, strength and compassion. Her leadership and dedication ensure vulnerable families receive expert guidance when it matters most.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Caroline Harrison is a Director, Solicitor and Notary Public, and the founder of Harrison Legal. Based in Ayrshire, she is a highly experienced child and family law specialist with nearly two decades of experience representing clients in some of the most sensitive and complex legal matters involving children.

What Caroline Harrison does

Caroline focuses on child and family law, with particular expertise in:

• Children’s Hearings and associated referral proceedings
• Child protection and care system cases
• Family law litigation in Sheriff Courts across Scotland
• Adoption and permanence order proceedings
• Child welfare reporting and court-appointed roles

She regularly represents clients in Children’s Panels and Sheriff Courts, acting on behalf of children and families in high-stakes and often urgent situations.

Why she stands out

Caroline is known for her strong advocacy and unwavering focus on protecting the interests of children. She is a highly skilled litigator with a direct and empathetic approach, well suited to the emotionally complex nature of her work.

After identifying a lack of local representation for Children’s Hearings in Ayrshire, she founded Harrison Legal in 2019 to address this need. Since then, she has built a respected practice supporting vulnerable clients and families, often working closely with organisations such as Advocacy Services and Women’s Aid.

Her commitment to accessibility is reflected in her out-of-hours support, recognising that child protection issues often arise outside standard working hours.

Trust markers

• Founder and Director of Harrison Legal (established 2019)
• Qualified solicitor with experience since 2007
• Children’s Interview Rights Practitioner (Scottish Government)
• Peer Reviewer for children’s legal aid (Scottish Legal Aid Board)
• Appointed Curator and Reporting Officer in adoption and permanence cases
• Child Welfare Reporter for Ayr and Kilmarnock Sheriff Courts
• Extensive experience representing clients in Children’s Hearings across Scotland

Reputation and client approach

Caroline delivers a consistently high level of service, combining legal expertise with a compassionate and pragmatic approach. She is particularly respected for her ability to guide clients through difficult and distressing situations with clarity, strength and reassurance.

Her emphatic and client-focused manner ensures that individuals feel supported while also receiving clear, decisive legal advice tailored to their circumstances.

Community and wider impact

Through her work with local authorities, government bodies and community organisations, Caroline plays a key role in the wider child protection and family law landscape in Scotland. Her involvement across multiple professional roles reflects both her expertise and her commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

Caroline Harrison continues to be a trusted and influential figure in Scottish child and family law, recognised for her dedication, experience and impact.