The ‘highly experienced team’ at Weightmans LLP handles cases concerning occupational hazard liability, industrial disease fatal claims, cross-border RTA claims and historic abuse cases. Pamela Stevenson has considerable experience in disease claims, and jointly leads the practice alongside Seonaid Busby. Lorna Ferguson is another key contact in the group and advises on casualty and major loss mandates. Mark Hastings joined the practice in late 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Very good knowledge within the team and always willing to go the extra mile for their clients.’
‘Seonaid Busby has been very helpful. We receive prompt replies to all correspondence and clear, concise advice.’
‘The communication and collaboration they deliver is exemplary.'
'Pamela Stevenson goes above and beyond to assist clients and her time management is key.’
‘They are a highly experienced team of lawyers.’
‘Pamela Stevenson stands out, a true expert and very easy to deal with. I couldn't recommend her enough for the great level of service she provides.’
Key clients
- Zurich Insurance
- Markerstudy
- First Central Insurance
- AIG Europe
- Sabre Insurance
- Hiscox
- Hastings Insurance
- First Underwriting
- AXA XL
Work highlights
- Instructed by Mutual Municipal Insurance in a complex historical abuse case (A v Falkirk Council).
- Instructed by the Motor Insurance Bureau to deal with a RTA litigation arising from an accident abroad (Fitsimmons v MIB).
- Instructed by Pro Global Insurance in a complex fatal mesothelioma action that was raised in the Court of Session (Meechan v Foster Wheeler (London) Limited).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pamela Stevenson, Seonaid Busby