Personal Injury

Robert Milligan KC is widely revered as one of Scotland's most eminent personal injury advocates. He is considered to be an authority on catastrophic injury, occupational stress and product liability claims. He acts for both pursuers and defenders in all courts up to the Court of Session.

Angela Grahame KC has a varied practice spanning road traffic accidents, employers' liability, catastrophic injury, historic abuse and industrial disease claims. She is also experienced in the handling of fatal claims. She is sought after for her handling of inquiries, which often involve considerable media attention. She typically acts on behalf of pursuers.

Barney Ross acts for both pursuers and defenders in catastrophic brain and spinal injury cases. He is also well regarded for his expert handling of complex industrial disease and fatal claims, and is regularly instructed in cases arising from historic child abuse.

Lesley Shand KC has a broad practice encompassing both fatalities and catastrophic injury cases. She primarily represents defenders and has acted for a number of prominent insurers. She is experienced in cases with complex or unusual liability and quantum issues. Her experience also includes participating in abuse inquiries.

Richard Pugh KC has expertise in a wide array of personal injury matters, including industrial disease and road traffic accident claims, with complementary skill in employment liability. He acts for both pursuers and defenders in complex, high-value claims. He has experience advocating before the Inner and Outer Houses, as well as in the Supreme Court.

Andrew Smith KC has particular expertise in cases involving brain injuries and complex quantum issues. He is also well versed in high-value road traffic accidents and disease cases. He is known for his robust approach to representing pursuers, and he also has considerable experience working on behalf of defendants. He brings his knowledge of negligence claims to bear in individual claims and group actions.

Astrid Smart KC is a standout silk in both personal injury and clinical negligence matters. She is acknowledged as a towering figure in claims relating to employment liability, public liability, occupiers' liability and road traffic accidents. Additionally, she is knowledgeable about psychiatric claims, and her capabilities include handling both individual and group actions.

Calum Wilson KC is known by solicitors and advocates alike for his impressive knowledge of industrial disease claims. He is also proficient in claims involving road traffic accidents. His experience includes claims involving accidents that occur abroad.

David Swanney is recognised for his growing expertise in complex personal injury matters. He wins praise for his manner in the courtroom and is routinely instructed in employers' and occupiers' liability claims.

Ian Mackay KC is capable of handling cases across the full spectrum of personal injury. He has a particular specialism in stress and catastrophic injury work. His capabilities include fatal claims or disputes involving heavily contested liability. He acts for both pursuers and defenders, and he is known for his expertise in cross-examination.

Robin Cleland is a respected practitioner acting for both pursuers and defenders in personal injury claims. He is noted for his expertise in both road traffic accidents and employers' liability claims. He brings a solid understanding of medical issues to litigation, particularly in the context of fatal accidents.

Steve Love KC maintains an excellent reputation for handling road traffic accident claims. He is particularly noted for his expertise in cases involving motorcycle accidents. He also has experience in aviation accidents. He receives recognition for his tenacity in cases. His expertise also encompasses industrial disease and claims arising out of employment.

Amber Galbraith KC is a talented practitioner who is known for her work for both pursuers and defenders. She shows expertise in catastrophic injury cases involving complex causation and quantum issues. She is also regularly instructed in fatal inquiries. She is experienced appearing before the Court of Session, the High Court of Justiciary, the Court of Appeal and the sheriff courts.

Craig Murray acts for defenders, such as local authorities and insurance companies, in a range of personal injury claims. He has notable experience defending fraudulent claims and offers expertise in matters arising from road traffic accidents.

Gavin Thornley focuses on fatal and catastrophic injury claims. He has notable experience handling cases concerning spinal and head injuries. He is capable of handling matters involving offshore accidents, employment liability, industrial disease and road traffic accidents. He is particularly able in cases involving foreign law complexities or significant media attention.

Graeme Middleton KC has a broad practice which encompasses a range of personal injury matters, including employment liability, industrial disease, road traffic accidents and fatal claims. He is also a prominent figure in professional and clinical negligence matters. He frequently represents both pursuers and defendants, and his clients include local authorities. He has a specialist expertise in asbestos-related lung disease.

Kate Bennett routinely represents both pursuers and defenders in complex personal injury matters. She has notable experience acting in highly sensitive cases including fatalities and matters arising from third-party criminal activity.

Malcolm McGregor KC acts primarily for defenders and is a specialist in catastrophic injury and industrial disease claims, particularly in asbestos-related actions. He is also a recognised expert in clinical negligence claims.

Preston Lloyd handles the full gamut of personal injury matters ranging from road traffic accidents to employers' liability. He is also experienced in cases involving property damage and insurance claims.

Steve Laing is highly regarded for his ability to handle fatal and catastrophic injury claims, in particular those relating to road traffic accidents. He commands respect for his work in numerous aspects of personal injury, including employers' liability and occupiers' liability. He predominantly acts for pursuers in tricky cases and is also adept at representing defenders.

Bruce Langlands is a skilled junior in personal injury matters. He is particularly adept at representing pursuers and defenders in historic abuse and road traffic accidents.

Gordon Balfour KC is acknowledged for his diverse workload. He predominantly acts for defenders across a range of areas, including industrial disease claims, employers' liability and catastrophic and fatal injury matters. He is particularly adept at handling claims involving spinal and brain injuries. He also has experience advising on claims involving PTSD and road traffic accidents.