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Ledingham Chalmers LLP

Spread across offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, Ledingham Chalmers LLP specialises in fraudulent, catastrophic and fatal claims, including those brought against local authorities. Co-lead Graeme Edward’s practice extends to historic child abuse claims, while fellow co-head Victoria Leslie's workload includes employers’ liability and industrial disease claims. Co-head John Chalmers leads the firm’s Edinburgh office, which includes Sarah Morris; she has particular expertise in stress at work cases.

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  • ‘Excellent knowledge of our sector and challenges we face, together with the legislative knowledge to support us in litigated claims.’
  • ‘They have great attention to detail, explain everything clearly and talk us through potential outcomes. Both Sarah Morris and John Chalmers have supported us in more than one area.’

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Key clients

  • Direct Line Group
  • Gallagher Bassett

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Work highlights

  • Defending a high-value catastrophic claim in the Court of Session for one of three co-defenders.
  • Defending a local authority in an employers' liability claim following an explosion at work.

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