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Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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 Swanney is a very able advocate.
He is very good. He works well with senior counsel and communicates well.
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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 an excellent advocate with expertise in dealing with complex medical issues. He is excellent at probing into the issues and developing strategies and is excellent with clients.
He explains things in a very straightforward manner. He is very level-headed and organised, and can get to the root of the problem very quickly.
He is exceptionally good with clients, and very knowledgeable in relation to clinical negligence claims.
He is brilliant.
David is very efficient and straightforward to work with. His written work is of an excellent standard.