UK Bar
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Astrid Smart KC
Astrid Smart KC is an effective advocate praised for her capability in handling complex and high-value cases of medical and dental negligence. Her broad civil practice extends to related areas of law such as personal injury and professional negligence. Instructing solicitors praise her extensive medical knowledge.
Strengths
"Astrid is a very able advocate with particular expertise in clinical negligence cases."
"She is calm under pressure, easy to work with and excellent at leading a team."
"Astrid has a brilliant mind and the ability to grasp complex cases."
Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
Astrid Smart KC
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.
Strengths
"Astrid is an extremely smart and incisive advocate."
"She is a class act."
Product Liability - Scotland (Bar)
Astrid Smart KC
Astrid Smart KC is a highly regarded advocate, and her respected product liability practice is complemented by her strengths in clinical negligence and personal injury. She is particularly active in claims arising out of defective medical devices, in which she acts primarily for defenders.
Strengths
"Astrid is intelligent and commercial in how she deals with cases."
"She is a very able advocate."