The ‘excellent commercial litigation practice’ at Anderson Strathern is a popular choice for listed companies, family businesses, and government agencies. Tom McEntegart, who now heads the department following Fraser Geddes’s appointment as chair of the firm, offers significant experience in retail and commercial lending disputes. Katrina Lumsdaine is skilled in multi-party claims, and Gillian Murray’s expertise includes contractual and delictual claims. At the director level, other key lawyers include Scott Flannigan and Mary Frances O’Neill. Alistair Dean and Gillian Jamieson left the firm in August 2023, and Michael Collins joined in March 2024 from BTO Solicitors LLP.
Testimonials
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‘An excellent commercial litigation practice that is able to draw on real expertise in related fields such as insolvency and property litigation.’
‘Katrina Lumsdaine has experience and knowledge that ensures that realistic client objectives are met. Scott Flannigan is simply outstanding, both in terms of his commercial approach and his first-rate legal analysis.’
Key clients
- 22 Scottish Local Authorities
- Scottish Water
Work highlights
- Acted for 22 public authorities in the truck cartel litigation in the Court of Session and Competition Appeal Tribunal.
- Instructed by The Rangers Football Club Limited in the defence of a claim for several million pounds by the administrators of a sportswear brand, Elite.