About
Provided by PBW LAW
Type of work handled
PBW Law represents the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) and their 18,000 members. The SPF is a representative body for rank and file police officers in Scotland. They provide assistance to their members through use of their federation representatives. Should those officers require legal assistance, those members are referred to PBW Law. This includes defending police officers in criminal matters, representing them at Inquiries or assisting officers in civil litigation.
As a firm, PBW Law understands the unique needs of police officers and is acutely aware of the legal challenges faced by police officers in criminal courts and how these profusely differ from the needs of civilian clients. PBW Law routinely achieves successful outcomes for its clients in criminal courts.
The firm's work on behalf of the SPF involves representation of officers at Fatal Accident Inquiries where a death occurs in police custody. In recent years there has been an array of high-profile cases dealing with deaths in custody which have involved a wide variety of complex issues.
The team at PBW Law works closely with leading medical and forensic experts to examine a range of matters which have arisen in several high-profile cases and, accordingly, the firm has unrivalled and unique medico-legal expertise in these contentious areas which simply have not been explored elsewhere.
Chambers Review
PBW Law is a Scottish law firm offering expertise in various police law matters. The team acts for officers in inquiries, judicial reviews and civil and criminal litigation. It has extensive experience advising the Scottish Police Federation in death in custody cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PBW operates routinely at the peak of its efficiency."
"PBW Law provides excellent service, providing advice and representation whenever it is required."
"They give a very personalised service and have a strong team where each lawyer knows what they are doing and work efficiently as a team."
"PBW operates routinely at the peak of its efficiency."
"PBW Law provides excellent service, providing advice and representation whenever it is required."
"They give a very personalised service and have a strong team where each lawyer knows what they are doing and work efficiently as a team."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Watson is well equipped to handle defendant police law matters touching on inquests, as well as civil and criminal cases. He is particularly highly regarded for his representation of the Scottish Police Federation.
"Peter is responsive to questions, always professional, and gives an honest opinion. He keeps us up to date on current legislation and guidance so that we are informed of anything we need to challenge."
"He has excellent people skills."
"Peter Watson is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable litigators in Scotland. He brings that depth of experience to every case he works on."
Ranked Lawyers at
PBW LAW
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Clients
Provided by PBW LAW
Scottish Police Federation