Analysis: Decision will not change the view of Scotland's sheriffs

FAMILY law experts said yesterday the Radmacher case will have little impact on the way Scotland's courts view pre-nuptial agreements, arguing that the ruling shows England and Wales are simply "catching up".

Whereas pre-nups are regarded as merely persuasive in the courts of England and Wales, they are viewed north of the Border as having greater authority. Scott Cochrane, a partner at Brodies and one of Scotland's leading family law experts, said pre-nu...