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Caroline is a Partner and experienced member of our family law team based in our Glasgow office. Having practiced for over 30 years, Caroline is an experienced litigator, especially in both Court of Session and Sheriff Court.

Caroline's caseload comprises a broad range of family, child and matrimonial cases with renowned expertise in international child relocation and cohabitation claims, as well as complex financial provision cases.

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Caroline is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in family law and child law. In addition to this, she is trained in Collaborative Law.

Caroline regularly speaks at high profile external conferences on family law and recently spoke on Brexit and family law and cross-border jurisdiction issues.

  • She has extensive experience litigating both financial provision and child contact cases in the Court of Session and sheriff court as well as experience in handling matters through mediation and collaborative processes.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • "Caroline has good knowledge of the law, is a tough negotiator and her presentation in court is good."

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • "Caroline is thorough, detailed and will consider things in a lot of depth. She is invaluable."

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • "Caroline Gillespie provides fantastic and clear advice both verbally and in writing. She is easy to talk to which ensures that all the necessary information is shared."

    Legal 500 2025

  • "Caroline Gillespie is the prime example of the person you would want to have in your corner - and despite the fact that may sound combative she is anything but."

    Legal 500 2025

  • "Caroline is not afraid to point out the facts - even those which clients may not wish to hear - and to give the big picture of where plans and strategies may be less than successful. She provides clarity in every scenario and always has in mind that there are children at the centre of the process."

    Legal 500 2025

  • Caroline Gillespie provides fantastic and clear advice both verbally and in writing. She is easy to talk to which ensures that all the necessary information is shared.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Noel Ferry and Caroline Gillespie have a fantastic support team sitting behind them. Knowledge and experience along with longevity within the Glasgow market make them an easy referral for clients

    Legal 500 2025

  • Caroline Gillespie is the prime example of the person you would want to have in your corner - and despite the fact that may sound combative she is anything but.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Caroline is not afraid to point out the facts - even those which clients may not wish to hear - and to give the big picture of where plans and strategies may be less than successful. She provides clarity in every scenario and always has in mind that there are children at the centre of the process.

    Legal 500 2025