UK Bar
Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
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.
Strengths
"David has developed a very impressive practice for both defence and pursuer work and has an impressive catalogue of favourable decisions. The level of his popularity is a testament to his ability."
"David Swanney is great with clients."
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
David Swanney is an Edinburgh-based advocate who specialises in personal injury and clinical and professional negligence. He acts for both sides on matters that see him regularly appear in the Court of Session and the Sheriff Court. He also has experience in inquiry cases.
Strengths
"David is very experienced in the field of clinical negligence. He is reliable and produces work timeously."
"David is very good with clients, which is essential in cases where clients have been through incredibly distressing events."
"David is able to get to the heart of an issue very quickly. He is great with clients and has a calming manner which is often needed in fraught cases."
