Qualifications
LL.B (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University
Dip.LP University of Glasgow
Special interests
Criminal
Family
Biography
Lynsey called to the bar in June 2022 as a Lord Hope scholar. Prior to calling, she was a litigation solicitor in private practice for six years.
Since calling, Lynsey has built up a busy practice across both criminal and civil law.
In her criminal practice, Lynsey is instructed as both junior counsel acting alone, and as junior counsel to senior counsel in cases including allegations of murder and sexual offences. Lynsey is also instructed in appellate proceedings.
In her civil practice, Lynsey is instructed in a broad range of family and child law matters including financial provision on divorce, residence, contact, relocation, and permanence orders, both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. Lynsey is also instructed in contested applications under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.
Lynsey is personable and is experienced in dealing with cases of a complex and sensitive nature.