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Clyde & Co LLP

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Clyde & Co LLP

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About

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We have the largest personal injury defender practice in Scotland. We act for many major insurer clients and multi-national companies. All of our lawyers are technically excellent, giving clear and concise advice, with keen attention to detail and commercial acumen. A number of our lawyers are solicitor advocates. 

Our clients instruct us across the entire spectrum of personal injury work including abuse, casualty, catastrophic injury, cross-border, indemnity, motor, occupational disease, suspected fraud and travel. We are renowned for delivering savings in claims and litigation and have considerable expertise in all matters of costs.

We are renowned for our robust approach in dealing with suspicious claims.

We are well represented on relevant sector organisations including the Law Society of Scotland Civil Justice and Regulatory committees, the Personal Injury Committee of the Scottish Civil Justice Council, the Personal Injury Users Groups at both the Court of Session and All-Scotland Personal Injury Court and the Forum of Insurance Lawyers. We are well-known for engaging with the law reform agenda by responding to all relevant consultations and giving evidence to committees of the Scottish Parliament when requested.

In addition to our Scottish team being truly Scotland-wide, we are proud to form part of a formidable UK and global defendant personal injury offering. We draw upon our cross-border reach and expertise when required. 

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - Scotland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co has a market-leading personal injury practice with a formidable reputation for defence work. It is highly regarded for its expertise in catastrophic injury and disease claims, as well as RTAs and employment liability. The team is noted for its strong track record on abuse claims. It is a favoured firm for a number of well-known insurers, especially in cases of high complexity. The firm is long appointed to a large number of Scottish insurance panels, and it remains a go-to for exceptional service on high-volume claims.

Strengths

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  • Despite their size, they maintain a personalised level of service tailored to our needs.

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  • They are down to earth, provide a tailored service, are always approachable and provide years of experience.

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  • The team at Clyde & Co are experienced partners and associates with a strong knowledge of the local jurisdiction and good experience to help them deal with matters of some complexity.

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  • The team at Clyde & Co have a real personal touch about them. They know our business well, make sure that they know our needs and are always on hand to provide advice and assistance when required.

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  • Clyde & Co has a large pool of talent nationwide, so choosing a lawyer for any particular type of loss is usually very straightforward. There is great depth and breadth of expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Vikki Melville
    Band 1Vikki Melville

    Vikki Melville

    Vikki Melville is adept at handling complex fatal accident and catastrophic injury matters following RTAs. She also acts in employers' and public liability claims.

    • Vikki is excellent and highly experienced at dealing with a wide range of complex matters.

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    • Vikki has many qualities, including knowledge, relationships and a desire to deliver, but most valuable is that she has our interests at heart and is completely reliable.

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  • Band 2Tanya Gordon
    Band 2Tanya Gordon

    Tanya Gordon

    Tanya Gordon acts for clients on a variety of matters, including claims for employers' and public liability. She has notable strength in RTA cases, with further experience handling claims of historic abuse.
    • Tanya gives great advice and has a high level of expertise. She is a pleasure to deal with.

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    • Tanya is a very experienced partner.

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    • Tanya is always very personable and alive to the needs of insurers.

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  • Band 3Andrew Constable
    Band 3Andrew Constable

    Andrew Constable

    Andrew Constable is particularly active on catastrophic injury and fatal claims. He also advises on employers' and public liability matters.
  • Band 3David Tait
    Band 3David Tait

    David Tait

    David Tait focuses on occupational disease matters, with particular expertise in asbestos-related litigation.
  • Band 4Harry Boyle
    Band 4Harry Boyle

    Harry Boyle

    Harry Boyle demonstrates notable expertise in handling offshore oil and gas indemnity disputes. He offers further experience in employers’ liability and public liability actions.

  • Band 4Toni Ashby
    Band 4Toni Ashby

    Toni Ashby

    Toni Ashby acts for insurers and their clients on occupational disease matters, with a particular focus on claims arising from exposure to asbestos.

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