Maria Scotland

Spear’s Review

‘The one thing my clients always tell me is that I’m not like other barristers,’ Maria Scotland of 5SAH says. ‘I speak plain English.’ 

Scotland tells Spear’s that since beginning her career in family law almost three decades ago, she has placed emphasis on the importance of clearly communicating to clients and ensuring they understand the proceedings that lie ahead, whether that be a financial remedy matter or an abduction case.

Aside from the expertise she brings to the table, Scotland – who is deputy head of chambers and joint head of the family team – says that clients benefit from 5SAH’s criminal law experts. ‘A lot of our cases are related to CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] investigations,’ she explains.

Scotland says that it’s not uncommon for people who are being extradited or investigated by CPS to be grappling with the breakdown of a marriage at the same time. In these cases, individuals often require family law and criminal law advice in tandem.

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