What She Does

Kirsty McGuinness is a highly respected Scottish family and divorce lawyer and a Partner in the firm’s Family Law team. She acts for clients across Scotland and has practiced exclusively in family law since 2007, advising on separation, divorce, child arrangements, financial provision and complex family matters in both the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session.

Her practice also includes advising on prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements, offering clear and constructive guidance to couples seeking to protect their financial and personal arrangements.

Why She’s Different

Kirsty is known for her calm, collaborative and solution-focused approach. While she has strong litigation experience, she is deeply committed to resolving disputes outside court wherever possible. As a qualified collaborative lawyer and accredited family mediator, she helps clients achieve practical and mutually respectful outcomes with minimal conflict.

She is widely regarded for her empathetic communication style and her ability to build constructive working relationships with clients, solicitors and other professional advisers.

Areas of Expertise

• Divorce & separation
• High-net-worth family matters
• Financial provision and asset division
• Child residence, relocation & contact issues
• Prenuptial, postnuptial & cohabitation agreements
• Collaborative family law & mediation
• Family issues involving sports professionals

Accreditations

• Accredited Specialist in Family Law – Law Society of Scotland
• Accredited in Family Mediation – Law Society of Scotland
• CALM Accredited Mediator
• Qualified Collaborative Lawyer

Legal Directory Recognition

• Recommended Lawyer – Family Law (Scotland), Legal 500 UK 2025

Memberships & Appointments

• Family Law Association
• Consensus Collaboration Scotland

Professional Background

Kirsty has practiced exclusively in family law since 2007, representing clients throughout Scotland in both negotiated and litigated cases. Her experience across the Sheriff Courts and Court of Session gives her a strong understanding of the unique complexities of Scottish family law, including cases involving significant assets, international elements and sensitive child arrangements.

Her dedication to constructive, solutions-based family law makes her a trusted adviser to individuals and families looking to navigate relationship breakdowns with clarity and dignity.