Christopher Agnew

I practice exclusively in the areas of Family and Child Law, in which I have held an interest from the outset of my career. I trained in the largest legal aid provider in Scotland prior to qualifying in 2015 and have a wealth of knowledge in the intricacies of the legal aid system in Scotland and the importance of economic value for clients.

I provide advice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, separation, financial provision and cohabitation, as well as pre and post separation and cohabitation agreements. I have a particular interest in children’s rights and child welfare. I am regularly instructed in cases involving child contact and residence disputes, adoption and permanence and relocation cases as well as advising on the exercise of Parental Rights and Responsibilities. I have experience in acting for parents, as well as extended family members and children themselves.

I approach client cases with professionalism, sensitivity and understanding. I recognise that clients seek a service that offers knowledgeable legal advice paired with economic value. I am fortunate to work in a highly-skilled team which shares an ethos of approaching cases in a collaborative, pragmatic and pro-active manner. Whether the case requires to be litigated, or is capable of resolving by a negotiated settlement, my preference is to employ a robust but solutions-focussed, discrete and client-centric approach to empower clients to achieve an amicable conclusion to their case.

Prior to joining Harper Macleod I enjoyed a busy but varied practice with an emphasis on family and child law. I have appeared regularly in Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland and have a good understanding of the different approaches Courts may take when dealing with client cases as a result.

I am a regular contributor to the Family Law Association Bulletin. I am a committee member of the Family Law Association for Scotland and a legal member for Shared Parenting Scotland, offering a legal insight to service users based on the experiences they share of their own circumstances and cases.