Kirsten Knight

I studied law at Aberdeen University and then joined a large Aberdeen firm to complete my traineeship. The vast majority of my traineeship focused on family law and I developed a real interest in practicing in this field upon qualifying. I secured a family law position in Aberdeen upon qualifying in 2009. I joined Balfour+Manson in 2016 as an associate in the Aberdeen office.

As a family lawyer I am keen to try and dispel the myth that family law matters but particularly separation and divorce matters, will always end up in a fierce battle in court. Whilst court action will be appropriate at times and I have gained a great deal of knowledge and experience in representing clients at court, I feel that there is now, more so than ever, a place for alternative ways of resolving disputes such as mediation, collaboration and arbitration that give greater control to my clients in securing an outcome that works for them. I have trained and practice as a collaborative solicitor.