Brodies LLP

Victoria joined the Insurance & Risk team in 2019 from a national insurance firm. She qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and has a wealth of experience defending Motor, EL and PL insurance claims raised in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts.

Victoria’s particular expertise lies in the representation of corporate and individual clients involved in health and safety and other regulatory investigations and criminal prosecutions arising from incidents in the workplace. Her experience spans a wide range of business sectors and clients including transport, construction, agriculture and the food and drink industry. She has advised clients on environmental issues and investigations by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency). She regularly appears in the Sheriff Courts across Scotland and represents clients at Fatal Accident Inquiries.

Victoria has represented many clients facing prosecution for serious road traffic offences, including cases of causing death by dangerous or careless driving. She also successfully defended a large construction and plant hire group at trial following a fatal incident at work.