UK Scotland Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

Clyde & Co has a market-leading personal injury practice with a formidable reputation for defence work. It is highly regarded for its expertise in catastrophic injury and disease claims, as well as RTAs and employment liability. The team is noted for its strong track record on abuse claims. It is a favoured firm for a number of well-known insurers, especially in cases of high complexity. The firm is long appointed to a large number of Scottish insurance panels, the firm remains a go-to for exceptional service on high-volume claims.

Brodies provides a full service with particular expertise in RTAs, employers' liability and industrial disease actions. Its clients include major multinational insurers, self-insured companies and public bodies. The team is adept at dealing with marine and offshore matters and cases that relate to environmental and other forms of contamination. It is also noted for its in-house advocacy team and ability to draw upon expertise in areas such as housing, employment and tax for more complex claims.

BTO Solicitors' personal injury arm regularly handles a variety of RTA and employers' liability claims, alongside a range of other personal injury cases. Its specialist teams have wide-ranging expertise in areas such as fraud and catastrophic injuries. The firm advises prominent insurance clients, including investigators and brokers. The team is experienced in handling all stages of litigation including pre-litigation and settlement advice, and is supported by a strong team of solicitor advocates.

Burness Paull acts for corporate, public sector and insurance clients on high-value personal injury claims. The personal injury team is noted for its expertise in industrial disease and workplace accident claims within the construction, aviation and maritime sector. It is experienced in employers', occupiers' and public liability matters, with further strength handling fatal accident claims.

Harper Macleod's team of dedicated personal injury specialists is experienced in dealing with a number of different cases, including disease, employers' and public liability claims. Cases arising from RTAs are a notable area of focus. The team handles matters across the spectrum of claim values, and provides pre- and post-litigation advice for major insurers, brokers, transportation companies and private individuals.

Mackinnons is noted among other things for its expertise in the maritime sector. The team handles a range of personal injury matters covering serious injury and fatalities stemming from workplace accidents, RTAs and exposure to asbestos. It acts on claims with international dimensions.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts defends large public and private sector clients in complex personal injury cases. The team is regularly instructed by high-profile public sector bodies. It is highly regarded for its work on disease actions, with significant experience handling RTA and employers' and public liability claims. The team is also adept at handling highly sensitive historic abuse cases. In November 2023 Morton Fraser and MacRoberts merged, the combined firm is called Morton Fraser MacRoberts.

Weightmans' personal injury defence practice covers the full range of employers' and public liability cases, regularly handling catastrophic and fatal claims, and often acting on behalf of many of the UK's top insurers and adjusters. The team is active on RTAs, with increasing experience in motor fraud claims and a solid track record in disease claims, including asbestos-related cases. A strong presence south of the border facilitates UK-wide assistance for clients. The Scottish team is skilled at handling marine disputes and cross-border matters.