Brodies LLP

Kate has represented defenders in personal injury claims for over 15 years. Her expertise includes health & safety prosecutions, public inquiries and administrative matters. Her caseload is predominantly complex and high value claims where she uses her specialist expertise to provide strategic and case by case advice to a variety of clients. She regularly acts on behalf of corporate clients, insurers and public authorities. She also provides advice and representation to Charities and Third Sector organisations in relation to their management of risk and liability and in the context of litigation and claims.

Kate has a sound understanding of the actuarial approach to complex future losses and most recently the impact of the new personal injury discount rate. She was involved in the scrutiny of Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings)(Scotland) Act when it was passing through the Scottish Parliament and gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament in relation to the Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Act which has changed the method of calculating the discount rate in Scotland.