Brian Cooney Email & Phone Number

Partner and Solicitor Advocate at Fleming and Reid, with over ten years’ experience in Civil, Family, Divorce, Children’s, Criminal and Mental Health Law and currently specialising in General litigation, Family Law and Crime. I have an interest in dealing with all areas of family law, including divorce, contact, residence disputes and children’s hearings.I regularly conduct child welfare hearings, proofs, and social work referrals at sheriff courts throughout Scotland and took part in the first ever virtual family proof in a Scottish Sheriff Court. I have extensive criminal law experience and have represented numerous people in summary and solemn trials. I am a Solicitor Advocate with rights of audience in the High Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.Outside the office, I am a member of the Glasgow and West of Scotland branch of the Scottish Association for the Study of Offending. This involves organising training and events for lawyers, social workers, police officers and other professionals.I have been appointed Curator ad Litem to the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland and have an excellent understanding of dealing with clients with mental health issues.