Lindsays acts for an impressive roster of major medical and insurance clients, advising on the full range of product, public, and employer’s liability mandates. David Armstrong leads the team and specialises in high-value fatal claims and overseas accidents, while Jonathan Cornwell handles catastrophic injury claims and Lauren Pasi focuses on matters concerning workplace bullying and harassment. ‘Standout’ Rachel Holt is another key contact in the team, who advises on public liability cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team have been amazing.’

  • ‘Rachel Holt is a standout. She is proactive, has great insight and she is familiar with all aspects of her cases.’

  • ‘Jonathan Cornwell is very experienced and is unfazed by any complexities that may arise in a case.’

  • ‘This is an excellent team. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable, and demonstrate competence in pursuing claims across the spectrum of personal injury topics.’

  • ‘Jonathan Cornwell is a safe pair of hands. He is comfortable in dealing with complex cases and takes everything that might arise in his stride.’

  • ‘David Armstrong is an experienced partner with a strong background in clinical negligence. He is always available to discuss cases and lends his expertise to other team members.

  • 'Jamie McGill is an up and coming name in the team, as he grows his experience and expertise. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and keen to learn.’

  • ‘Jonathan Cornwell is someone I have always admired, especially his clear commitment to doing his absolute best for clients. A very experienced lawyer and solicitor advocate to boot.'

Key clients

  • Calio Claims
  • First Central Insurance Management
  • Lindsays Alliance
  • Society of Radiographers
  • LIM Insurance
  • Law Society of Scotland
  • The Legal Advice Group
  • Trust Claims
  • The Scottish Vaccine Injury Group
  • SGCUK

Work highlights

  • Acted in a £4 million claim for a pedestrian run over by a bus.
  • Acted in a claim for £1million for serious physical and psychological injuries sustained by 3-year-old child in RTA involving multiple fatalities.
  • Acted in a £1m claim for a diving accident.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Armstrong

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Cornwell, Lauren Pasi, Rachel Holt, Jamie McGill