Ms Stroud, who has more than 30 years’ experience in family law, will be based in Brodies’ Edinburgh office. Whilst specialising in financial provision work, and in mediation – expanding the team’s existing credentials in that area – she will work with clients on a broad spectrum of family law matters.

This latest appointment brings the number of specialist family partners at the firm to five.

Brodies managing partner, Nick Scott, said: “Our clients will benefit from Jacqueline’s experience. Her appointment further strengthens our family team, which, following the promotions of Sarah and Susie, now sees partners in all our offices – Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow – delivering on the objectives we set ourselves in our 2021 – 2024 strategic plans. We welcome Jacqueline to the firm and look forward to her contribution.”