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Lynne recently joined Macnabs and is a an Accredited Paralegal within our Family Law team. She studied for her Paralegal Qualification through CLT Scotland in association with Strathclyde University and now holds a Certificate of Performance in Specialist Paralegal Studies in Family Law, which she completed in December 2019. Lynne has been undertaking the Law Society of Scotland’s Accredited Paralegal Programme and is now Accredited Paralegal in Family and Child Law.
Lynne loves to spend time with family and friends in her spare time and loves nothing more than going for lovely walks with her Labrador Ollie.
10 Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5JX
Phone - 01738 623432
Email - lynnekelly@macnabs-law.co.uk
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Rachael is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law and is also a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the Legal 500 2024 Edition. She deals with all aspects of family law, including financial provision on divorce, the negotiation of pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation issues and child related matters, including relocation. She has a particular interest and expertise in high net worth financial provision on divorce cases.
An experienced court practitioner, Rachael appears regularly in Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland and has also been instructed in many complex Court of Session cases. However, where possible, she will always endeavour to resolve matters outside of court. To that end she is a trained Collaborative Lawyer and a member of Consensus Collaboration Scotland and IACP (the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals).
Rachael sat on the Committee of the Family Law Association for seven years until 2022. In that role, she provided input to government consultations on the review of family law in Scotland and organised training throughout the year for family law practitioners all over Scotland. She also held the position of Treasurer of the Family Law Association from 2016 to 2022.
Rachael was appointed to the Board of the Scottish Child Law Centre in 2018. Prior to that she was a regular volunteer at the Centre where she provided free advice to members of the public on often complex child and family law matters.
Rachael sits on Netball Scotland’s Wellbeing and Protection Panel and she also tutors on the Undergraduate Family Law LLB Course at the University of Edinburgh.
"Rachael MacDonald is the key name for high-value divorce cases, often spanning cross-border." Legal 500 2023 testimonial
10 Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5JX
Phone - 01738 623432
Email - rachaelmacdonald@macnabs-law.co.uk
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Duncan has 30 years’ experience in family law and is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Child Law as well as being recognised as a 'Recommended Lawyer' by the Legal 500. As well as acting for individual clients, Duncan helps courts and the children’s panel to determine what is best for children and is Vice Chairman of Relationship Scotland in Tayside and Fife. He also acts as Bar Reporter or Curator ad Litem and safeguarder all over the east coast of Scotland.
Duncan is a keen footballer and in his spare time he enjoys playing football and cricket.
“He is very knowledgeable in child law.” Chambers 2024 testimonial
10 Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5JX
Phone - 01738 623432
Email - duncanmackinnon@macnabs-law.co.uk
Shona's passion for the legal profession was evident from an early age, as she has been working in solicitors' offices since leaving school. In June 2020, Shona achieved a significant milestone in her career by becoming a Law Society Accredited Paralegal, having pursued her paralegal qualification through CLT Scotland in Association with the University of Strathclyde. Additionally, Shona holds a Certificate of Performance in Specialist Paralegal Studies in Residential Conveyancing, which she obtained in June 2007.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Shona enjoys walking and spending quality time with her loved ones. She also has a passion for music and is an accomplished euphonium player for Brass Central Strathearn.
10 Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5JX
Phone - 01738 623432
Email - shonadouglas@macnabs-law.co.uk
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