We are delighted to announce that Maria Scotland has joined Pump Court’s family team as a full tenant, effective 26th June 2026.
Maria practices exclusively in family law with a specialism in high-end/ big money financial remedy applications and (private law) children work. Maria is often instructed in multi-jurisdictional cases, involving International clients and clients with out-of-jurisdiction assets, in particular in the Middle East (the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabi, Oman and Qatar), with a number of her recent cases being published and establishing precedence in law.
Maria is recognised in Spear’s 500 Guide as a Top Recommended Family Law Barrister within the exclusive guide. Maria is ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners in family law (including divorce & financial remedy). Maria is a qualified arbitrator in financial matters and an accredited civil mediator. Maria has been consistently acknowledged in the Pro-Bono Recognition List of England & Wales, undertaking over 25 hours of pro-bono each year on behalf of Advocate. Maria’s full profile can be viewed here.
Tony Atkins, Senior Clerk, stated: On behalf of everyone at Pump Court, I am delighted to extend a very warm welcome to Maria. Maria joins our top-ranked Family Team as an accomplished and highly regarded member of the Bar. Her appointment reflects our continued focus on careful, strategic growth in key practice areas and reinforces our commitment to excellence across chambers.
For further information about Maria’s practice, or to instruct her, please contact James Collier, Senior Family Clerk.
