Iain Leiper

Iain is a Senior Associate in our Family department, dedicated to offering guidance and support to individuals facing relationship breakdowns and the subsequent effects on their families. He also assists families by navigating the court application process for Guardianship and Intervention Orders related to adults with incapacity.

With expertise in Separation, Divorce, Child Contact, and Guardianship, Iain is well-equipped to handle a broad spectrum of family law issues. His extensive experience extends to Children’s Hearings, Adoptions, Permanence Orders, and International Child Abduction (Hague) cases.

He has been appointed by the Sheriff Principal as a Safeguarder for adults with incapacity and a Child Welfare Reporter in the Sheriffdom of Lothian and Borders. Additionally, Children 1st has appointed him as a Safeguarder for children involved in Children’s Hearings. Iain has also successfully completed the Lawyers for Children Certification Course (Clan Childlaw), demonstrating a commitment to child-centred legal practice

Having practised family law for nearly 15 years, Iain has managed a range of cases at both the Sheriff Court level and in the Court of Session, where he has instructed counsel. He always wants to do what he can to help clients.