Clyde & Co’s medical negligence team showcases ‘vast experience’ in defender-related mandates, regularly advising major insurance companies and private clients. The team handles high-stakes defect cases, multi-party claims and litigation. Graeme Watson spearheads the healthcare practice, focusing on regulatory matters and regularly representing medical professionals. Other key contacts in the group include Duncan Batchelor, who advises on product liability issues, and Chris Dunn, who handles negligent care claims. Lorne Todd joined from an in-house role in January 2024 and assists with loss claims.
Testimonials
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‘A strong and experienced team, who handle the whole range of clinical negligence claims. A pleasure to work with.’
‘Duncan Batchelor and Graeme Watson have vast experience in clinical negligence.'
Key clients
- Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd
- Stryker/Depuy International
Work highlights
- Defended the manufacturers of a metal-on-metal hip implant, Finsbury Orthopaedics, in the first such Scottish case to proceed to proof.
- Acting for a global manufacturer of pelvic mesh products, Johnson & Johnson, in a personal injury litigation in Scotland.