Rhona Adams

Individuals & Families Expertise

Rhona has long experience of dealing with all aspects of family law. In recent years, her specialism has centred on high-value complex financial provision cases, and cases with a cross border or international element. Rhona has also developed a burgeoning practice in family mediation in recent years. She is noted for her calm, approachable style.

Rhona is dual qualified in Scots and English law, and can advise on the pros and cons of proceeding in either jurisdiction. She has been, since 2011, a Fellow of the prestigious International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

What our clients and peers say:

She is very pragmatic, client-focused and able to look at the big picture. She is at the top of the family law tree in Scotland. Rhona is exceptional.

Chambers and Partners 2021/22

Rhona Adams was very attentive and very skillful in managing expectations. At no time did I feel was going to be taken to the cleaners. If I was in a similar position in future, I only hope Rhona is available to look after my interests. A truly outstanding matrimonial solicitor.

Legal 500 2021/22

Rhona Adams and Lucia Clark are dual qualified in Scots and English law, which makes them well placed to advise in cross border matters. Rhona is hugely experienced and brings a calm and pragmatic approach

Legal 500 2020/21

Rhona Adams has an excellent manner with clients – she provides sensible and sympathetic advice.

Legal 500 2020/21

Sources report: She is emotionally engaged and compassionate when needed, while detached and professional when appropriate. She has good listening and communication skills and a non-confrontational approach to opposing counsel.

Chambers and Partners 2019/20

Sources consider her to be "very pragmatic" and "very good with clients," with one adding: "She is very measured, calm and a very good mediator.

Chambers and Partners 2019/20

Rhona Adams has a wealth of experience and a calm approach

Legal 500 2019/20

Rhona Adams has ‘an air of calm authority.

Legal 500 2018/19

Knowledgeable, personable and professional

Legal 500

Morton Fraser is renowned for international family law, family mediation and arbitration, and private and public law aspects of child law. Practice head Rhona Adams has particular expertise in crossborder jurisdictional disputes

Legal 500

What made [Rhona and Lucia] stand out was their hard work, dedication and professionalism... I felt they cared, and for me that is what makes the difference between a good solicitor and a very good solicitor.

Private Client

Rhona Adams handled my divorce. This was my first and only divorce so I cannot compare with other firms. Prior to appointing Rhona, I met with 2 other firms and chose Morton Fraser. I have no regrets and have nothing but praise for her professional, fair attitude.

Legal 500 2023

Once appointed, Rhona Adams was very good at explaining my options and made me feel very included in making decisions. That said she told me if she thought I was wrong. She was not afraid to take advice from other departments within Morton Fraser eg Tax dept and made me aware she had done so.

Legal 500 2023

Rhona Adams

Individuals & Families Expertise

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When is a marriage not a marriage?

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Reflections on Remote Mediation

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