Gilson Gray, the full-service UK law firm, has appointed Linda Pope as partner in its London family law team, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion in the capital and continued commitment to growth across the UK.

In her new role, Linda will lead the development of Gilson Gray’s London family law offering, helping to attract new clients and enhance the firm’s profile in the city. She is also focused on achieving top-tier recognition for the department, including Legal 500 rankings – with the accolade of ‘recommended lawyer’ that she has personally received for the past three consecutive years.

Linda brings over two decades of experience in family law, having held senior positions at respected firms including Miles and Partners, Lock at Marlborough, and Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors. Her expertise includes complex financial remedy cases, disputes involving inherited wealth and family businesses, divorce settlements, and complex children disputes usually involving serious allegations of domestic abuse, making her a valuable addition to the growing family law team.

Linda’s appointment is one of several new senior hires by Gilson Gray, in London and the rest of the UK, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to growth and its ambition to enhance its standing as one of the UK’s most prominent legal practices. The firm now has over 450 employees, offering a full suite of legal services in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, East Lothian, Aberdeen, Lincoln, and Angus.

Glen Gilson, chair and managing partner of Gilson Gray, commented: “Linda’s appointment reflects our ambition to build a market-leading family law team in London. Her depth of experience and strategic insight will be instrumental as we continue to grow our presence and reputation. Linda joins our highly regarded family law operation which, building upon the successful leadership of the excellent Philippa Cunniff in Scotland, now looks to a UK wide footing.”

Linda added: “Gilson Gray is exactly the kind of law firm I’ve always wanted to be part of – multi-service, ambitious, and full of energy. I’m excited to work with like-minded colleagues and help build a team that can become a standout force in London’s legal landscape.”