MTM FAMILY LAW - Key Persons


Caroline Smith

Caroline is a highly personable and approachable solicitor with over 20 years experience helping clients in the field of family law. Clients feel they have a lawyer who listens, who takes on board their interests and needs, and then works hard to achieve practical solutions. Caroline is an accomplished mediator and applies the skills that she has learnt through mediation to the rest of her practice. Clients comment favourably on her communication skills, her excellent attention to detail and the proactive and efficient service she provides.

Carolyn MacBride

Job Titles:
  • ACCREDITED SPECIALIST in FAMILY LAW
Carolyn MacBride has considerable experience advising on high-value financial provision proceedings in relation to separation and divorce. She often handles cases involving cross-border elements both within the UK and internationally. "I found her advice invaluable," reports a client, adding: "She was committed to my welfare but, at the same time, was firm when guidance was required." Carolyn MacBride is well versed in same-sex cohabitation claims and civil partnership issues. She also acts in international child relocations. One interviewee says: "She was able to provide me with the support I needed at what was a very stressful time by instilling a confidence in me that she really knew what she was doing." Carolyn MacBride Family Lawyer. Carolyn is one of the most experienced family lawyers practising in Scotland today. Numerous clients have benefited from her no nonsense straightforward advice. Carolyn has the ability to recognise what is important to clients quickly and to base her advice on what will be the best outcome for the client in the future. She is an effective negotiator who will represent her client's viewpoint powerfully yet her extensive knowledge of the collaborative process allows her to recognise when it is necessary to litigate and when it is not. An excellent lawyer to have on your side who over the years has been involved in cases that have shaped Family law in Scotland. In Doyles Guide 2020, Carolyn was recognised by her peers as one of the only two preeminent family & divorce lawyers in Glasgow(along with partner Shona Templeton), practising in the areas of family, divorce, parenting, spousal maintenance and matrimonial law matters. Carolyn has also been recognised once again as one of the top three family lawyers in Glasgow by Three Best Rated and as "one of the most experienced family lawyers practising in Scotland today".

Fiona Anderson

Job Titles:
  • ACCREDITED SPECIALIST in FAMILY LAW
Fiona Anderson Family Lawyer Fiona specialises in getting to the heart of a client's problems quickly and providing effective advice whether that be in matters relating to children or to the financial situation. She works efficiently cutting through the legalese and offering the client clear, practical advice. Fiona has many years of experience in representing clients in court and she is also a trained collaborative lawyer. She will recommend the process that works best for the client. She is an excellent communicator whose pleasant manner endears her to clients and colleagues alike. Fiona is an accredited specialist in Family Law and is trained in the Collaborative process. Fiona has an understanding approach that immediately puts you at ease. She seeks to resolve matters in the most pragmatic way possible. She is also an experienced and highly skilled litigator. In Doyles Guide 2020, Fiona was recognised by her peers as one of the leading family & divorce lawyers in Glasgow, practising in the areas of family, divorce, parenting, spousal maintenance and matrimonial law matters. Fiona has over 20 years experience working exclusively in the field of family law and is an accredited specialist in family law.

Michaela Hinchin

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Specialist & Mediator
  • Accredited Specialist in Family Law and an Accredited Mediator
  • Member of the Family Law Association
  • Member of the Law Society of Scotland 's Family Law Accreditation Panel
Michaela is a member of the Law Society of Scotland's Family Law Accreditation Panel. Michaela has been accredited by the Law Society as a specialist in her field in both Family Law and Mediation. Michaela is a member of the Family Law Association, Glasgow Bar Association, Consensus and CALM Scotland. Michaela is a very experienced Family Lawyer. She is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and an Accredited Mediator. Michaela is known by other solicitors as an effective negotiator and an experienced and robust litigator. Michaela's clients have commented on her ability to be empathetic whilst remaining highly professional at all times. Michaela possesses excellent communication skills. She is a highly experienced effective Mediator. She is also trained in Collaborative Practice.

Shona Tempeton


Shona Templeton

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Specialist & Mediator
Shona is widely recognised by her colleagues in the legal community as an accomplished family lawyer. Even after a brief meeting with Shona clients realise that here is a family lawyer that cares about their situation and will do her utmost to find a solution that will be best for the client and for any children they may have. Shona Templeton is well regarded for her collaborative law expertise and advises on a broad array of family law matters, including divorce, financial provision, cohabitation and surrogacy cases. An impressed source reports: "She provides clarity, direction and is a strong advocate for her client in any conflict resolution. She is a lawyer everyone would wish to have fighting their corner."