Elise Peden, Director
With roots in the central belt Elise relocated to the Highlands in April 2011 to take up post as an Assistant in the court department of a well respected Inverness firm. Having noted that there was a lack of local and accessible representation for individuals engaged in the Children’s Referral system in the Highlands Elise returned briefly to Glasgow in 2015 to gain that experience with a view to bringing the knowledge back to Inverness and the surrounding areas. In 2016 Elise returned to her role in Inverness, firstly as an Associate and then a Director within the same firm. In 2022 Cameron Clyde Legal was established in Inverness, since then the firm has expanded with solicitors now located and working across the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Tayside, Central and Fife.
As well as Child Law matters, Elise has vast experience in all aspects of Family Law and can advise on all issues arising from family matters including financial separation, Minutes of Agreement, Divorce, rights of Cohabitees and of course, Residence and Contact matters in relation to children.
In 2017 Elise was accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family Law, shortly thereafter, in June 2018 she was accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Child Law. Specialist Accreditation is awarded by the Law Society of Scotland to solicitors who have developed particular expertise and a depth of knowledge in an area, and handle more complex work and cases.
In addition to providing advice and representation to private individuals Elise is often instructed by the courts throughout Scotland as a Child Welfare Reporter to report on the circumstances of children and provide recommendations to inform decisions in respect of their care.
If you would like to chat to Elise about your case please contact her at elise@cameronclyde.co.uk or by telephone on 01463 513789
Sarah Cumming, Associate Solicitor
Sarah, born and bred in Dufftown, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an Honours Degree in law in 2016. She completed her Diploma in Legal Practice with distinction in 2017 when she was awarded the prestigious Family Association Award for achieving the best result in her year in the Family Law Course.
Sarah commenced her traineeship in Inverness in 2018 undertaking seats in conveyancing and private client work as well as working with Elise and Tina in the Family and Child Law department.
Sarah qualified as a Solicitor in 2020 and was promoted to Associate in 2021 in recognition of her exceptional legal abilities, work ethic and commitment to client care.
Sarah manages a full case load advising on all aspects of child and family law from contact issues to financial separation. She regularly appears in court and in children’s panels and is well-respected for her excellent advocacy skills and detailed legal knowledge.
Outside of the office Sarah enjoys baking and is very interested in travel.
Sarah is based in our Inverness office and can be contacted on 01463 513789 or at Sarah@cameronclyde.co.uk.
Levi Shepherd, Assistant Solicitor
Levi grew up in Dundee and graduated from the University of Abertay with an Honours Degree in Law in 2022. Thereafter she completed her Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Dundee before commencing her traineeship in 2023. Having completed her traineeship, Levi joined Cameron Clyde as an Assistant Solicitor in the summer of 2025.
Levi manages her own caseload and advises on all aspects of Family and Child Law, regularly appearing in courts and children’s panels across the country.
Levi is well known for her positive and friendly attitude and ably supports clients through very difficult times.
Outside of the office Levi enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with Benny, her cockapoo.
Levi is based in Dundee and can be contacted on 01463 513789 or at Levishepherd@cameronclyde.co.uk.
Lynne Kelly, Accredited Paralegal
Lynne was born and bred in Dundee and assists our Solicitors working throughout Scotland. Lynne has 25 years’ experience in the legal sector and 15 of those years has specialised in Family and Child Law. Lynne completed her Paralegal Qualification with a distinction and then went on be accredited by the Law Society of Scotland.
Lynne loves helping families throughout the duration of their case and is always on hand to help where she can.
Outside of work Lynne loves spending time with her family and her much loved labrador, Ollie.
Lynne is based in Dundee and can be contacted on 01463 513789 or at Lynnekelly@cameronclyde.co.uk
Ann Wallace, Secretarial Support
Ann, born in Aberdeen, moved to Kincraig when she was 8. She attended Kingussie High School, leaving at 17 to attend Inverness College to do a course on Secretarial Studies.
Ann left Inverness College at 19 and took up a position as Legal Secretary with a well respected Inverness firm, she continued to work with the Directors of that firm for over 35 years only parting company when they retired.
Ann joined Cameron Clyde in 2024 and is responsible for all office admin and support and is our Chief Social Convenor responsible for the arrangement of all office parties.
In her spare time Ann loves to travel to music venues all over Scotland as well as the occasional trip overseas.
Ann is based in our Inverness office and can be contacted on 01463 513789 or at Annwallace@cameronclyde.co.uk