UK Bar
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Astrid Smart KC is an effective advocate praised for her capability in handling complex and high-value cases of medical and dental injury. 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 one of the single best clinical negligence KCs in Scotland. Her knowledge of the medicine truly is second to none. She is the name you need to lead in a complex, high-value case."
"Astrid is the go-to senior for clinical negligence work. She is tenacious and determined, achieving excellent results in even the most complex and difficult of cases."
"Astrid brings real pragmatism to cases and can explain why some things should or shouldn't proceed based on what will come up on the other side."
Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
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
"She is exceptionally thorough and approaches matters pragmatically while always going the extra mile for clients."