Maria Scotland MCIArb

Deputy Head of Chambers

Year of Call: 1995

"Her drafting is outstanding and her advocacy persuasive."

The Legal 500 2021 for Family (Including Divorce & Financial Remedy).

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"Maria has excellent knowledge and thorough preparation. She prepares excellent documents and deals well with clients in a firm and friendly manner."

The Legal 500, 2023

"Maria's approachable and personable attitude makes her a great court advocate. Clients like her."

The Legal 500, 2023

The UAE family law system and opportunities for the Bar

Maria Scotland & Niamh Wilkie20/03/2025

High Court confirms the importance of a young person’s wishes & feelings when considering if a Child Arrangements Order should be made beyond the age of 16

Heidi Burrows24/04/2024

The Court of Appeal rejects relevance of Rose v Rose & Xydhias (financial claim) principles in 1980 Hague Convention cases

Heidi Burrows16/01/2024

5SAH Family Law Update: October 2023

Jaqueline Julyan S.C., Niamh Wilkie, Mark Smith & Maria Scotland02/10/2023

Unveiling a Trend: The Surprising Rise of Prenuptial Agreements Among LGBTQ+ Couples

Maria Scotland21/09/2023

Maria Scotland Features in Spear's: Divorcing In Dubai: Should Wealthy Expats Worry About New UAE Family Laws?

Maria Scotland16/05/2023