“Charles Brown has earned a distinguished reputation as one of Scotland’s leading family lawyers, combining decades of experience with a thoughtful and strategic approach to resolving complex family disputes. Whether advising on high-value financial settlements, intricate asset structures or sensitive matters involving children, he is recognised for balancing robust legal representation with a commitment to achieving constructive and lasting solutions. His expertise across both litigation and collaborative practice enables clients to pursue the path best suited to their circumstances, always with a clear focus on protecting their future and the wellbeing of their families. Through his professionalism, sound judgement and contribution to the development of family law in Scotland, Charles continues to exemplify the qualities of an outstanding family law practitioner.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Charles Brown is a Partner at Jones Whyte and one of Scotland’s leading family law specialists. With more than 25 years of experience, he advises clients on complex divorce, financial settlement and child law matters, particularly those involving substantial assets, difficult financial structures and sensitive child relocation disputes.

Known for his calm, strategic and solution-focused approach, Charles helps clients navigate emotionally challenging situations while protecting both their legal position and their family’s future.

What Charles Brown Does

Charles advises individuals and families across a broad range of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• High-value financial settlements
• Complex asset tracing
• Business and property interests on divorce
• Child relocation cases
• Child residence disputes
• Collaborative family law
• Court of Session and Sheriff Court litigation

He regularly represents clients whose cases involve significant assets or complex financial arrangements, providing clear strategic advice designed to achieve the best possible outcome while minimising unnecessary conflict wherever possible.

Why He Stands Out

Charles is widely recognised for combining formidable courtroom advocacy with a genuine commitment to resolving disputes constructively. While he has an outstanding track record in contested litigation, he is also a highly experienced Collaborative Lawyer, helping many separating couples reach agreements without the emotional and financial cost of court proceedings.

His balanced approach allows clients to choose the dispute resolution process best suited to their individual circumstances, whether through negotiation, collaborative practice or litigation.

Trusted by Clients and Fellow Lawyers

Charles enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the Scottish legal profession. His expertise is recognised not only by clients but also by fellow solicitors, who regularly refer complex family law matters to him because of his extensive experience and specialist knowledge.

His ability to manage highly sensitive disputes involving children, businesses and substantial family wealth has established him as one of the leading family lawyers in Scotland.

Leadership Within Family Law

Charles plays an active role in the continued development of family law in Scotland. He is a member of the Family Law Association, a member of Consensus Scotland, the organisation promoting collaborative family law, and serves as a board member of the counselling organisation Spark.

He has also contributed to the development of Scottish family law by helping consider draft legislation and making recommendations to the Scottish Government through its Family and Child Law sub-committee.