Fiona Sasan
PartnerFiona Sasan is one of Scotland’s best-known and most respected family law specialists, recognised for her expertise in complex divorce, financial provision, child law, and relationship breakdown disputes.
She is a Partner and leads the Family Law team in Glasgow at MFMac, where she advises clients across Scotland and internationally on some of the most challenging and high-value family law cases.
With four decades of legal experience, Fiona has built a reputation as a skilled negotiator, strategic litigator, and trusted adviser. Her practice focuses particularly on complex financial disputes involving business interests, family trusts, pensions, farming enterprises, entrepreneurial wealth, international assets and high-net-worth individuals. She is frequently instructed in cases involving intricate financial structures, expat disputes and cross-border issues.
An accredited Family Law Specialist, trained Collaborative Lawyer and Family Law Arbitrator, Fiona is known for combining robust legal expertise with a pragmatic and solution-focused approach. She encourages clients to resolve disputes constructively wherever possible, while providing strong representation when litigation is required.
Throughout her career, Fiona has been recognised by leading legal directories and professional bodies for her technical ability, commitment to clients and leadership within the profession. Chambers UK describes her as a “go-to lawyer” who is “hugely tenacious” and exceptionally committed to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.
Beyond her legal practice, Fiona has played an active role in leadership and mentoring within the Scottish legal community. She has served on the board of Skills Development Scotland. She has a keen interest been involved in supporting and developing the next generation of lawyers and sits as a legal Convener in the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland.
Known for her empathy, commercial awareness and unwavering dedication to her clients, Fiona Sasan has established herself as a leading figure in Scottish family law, helping individuals and families navigate some of life's most significant personal and financial challenges with confidence and clarity.
When the evidence becomes the allegation: The uncertain role of surveillance evidence in Scottish family cases
As awareness of coercive control grows, Scottish courts are increasingly facing difficult questions about surveillance evidence and whether the methods used to gather it may themselves be viewed as abusive behaviour.
Reflections on Compensation and Fairness in Family Law
Research from the University of Exeter has reignited debate about whether divorce law adequately recognises the financial impact of family caregiving. This article explores how Scottish family law addresses economic disadvantage following separation and whether existing provisions could play a greater role in promoting fairness after divorce.
When “Sign This or the Marriage Is Over” – Can a Post-Nuptial Agreement Be Challenged?
A recent Scottish case highlights that pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements can be challenged where there are concerns about fairness, pressure or unequal bargaining power. The decision reinforces that courts will look at the circumstances surrounding the agreement, even where legal advice was obtained before it was signed.