Linda Pope

In her new role, she will lead the development of Gilson Gray’s London family law offering, helping to attract new clients and enhance the firm’s profile in the city.

Ms Pope brings over two decades of experience in family law, having held senior positions at respected firms including Miles and Partners, Lock at Marlborough, and Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors. Her expertise includes complex financial remedy cases, disputes involving inherited wealth and family businesses, divorce settlements, and complex children disputes usually involving serious allegations of domestic abuse, making her a valuable addition to the growing family law team.

Glen Gilson, chair and managing partner of Gilson Gray, said: “Linda’s appointment reflects our ambition to build a market-leading family law team in London. Her depth of experience and strategic insight will be instrumental as we continue to grow our presence and reputation. Linda joins our highly regarded family law operation which, building upon the successful leadership of the excellent Philippa Cunniff in Scotland, now looks to a UK wide footing.”