Richard is Head of the firm's Family and Divorce team, and with more than 25 years of experience, he is one of Scotland's leading Family and Divorce lawyers.
He acts for many professionals and members of the business community, and their spouses; and has attracted work from high-profile individuals, recognising the additional sensitivity this brings.
Richard regularly deals with cases involving the valuation and division of business interests and his commercial acumen is hugely beneficial to his clients who have such issues to address. He is skilled at dealing with complex asset structures and cases with an overseas element.
Richard is skilled at dealing with high conflict child related matters involving issues such as relocation of children overseas; where a child should live; and how much time a child should spend with each parent.
Richard prides himself on offering straight-forward, commercial, sensible, and constructive advice in a personable and strategic way. He is well known for his easy-going persona and builds a close rapport with his clients, putting them at ease.
Richard is accredited as a Trauma Informed Lawyer by the Law Society of Scotland.
Richard was named Private Client Lawyer of the Year at the Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2024.
He is rated Band 1 in the Chambers UK legal directory and has been described as "outstanding" and “extremely personable”.
Richard Smith – without doubt one of the best family lawyers in Scotland. He has a fantastic reputation
Legal 500 2024
Richard Smith is an incredibly experienced family law practitioner. He’s bright and no nonsense. He fights his client’s corner ferociously where appropriate; he is pragmatic and thinks outside the box.’
Legal 500 2024
Richard Smith’s approach was methodical, analytical, compassionate and empathetic. He provided guidance and reassurance at every step of the way.
Legal 500 2024
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