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Thorntons

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With offices in Dundee and Edinburgh, Thorntons Law LLP has a full-service personal injury offering and fields a strong team that includes several accredited personal injury specialists. Handling matters pertaining to occupational disease, serious head and brain injuries, as well as permanent vegetative state claims constitutes a particular strength for the team. Under the leadership of Caroline Kelly (Dundee), the team has seen a recent uptick in work relating to historic abuse claims. Gordon McBean (Dundee) takes point on catastrophic injuries with a focus on complex acquired brain injury, and Gary Mannion (Dundee) frequently handles public liability claims, while the Edinburgh-based Michelle Adam routinely advises on clinical negligence matters. Other key members include Kathleen-Erin Lawson and Clare MacPherson as well as legal director Richard Poole and associate Michaela Dougan.

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  • ‘Clare MacPherson provides excellent leadership. She is very well organised and expects no less from her team. Michelle Adam combines excellent legal knowledge with a good practical slant. Kathleen-Erin Lawson is a pleasure to work with. Always on the ball and good at thinking outside the box.’

  • ‘An approachable and friendly manner. Experienced litigators willing to fight hard for their clients. Richard Poole is a safe pair of hands, always willing to ensure everything is done for his clients.’

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Work highlights

  • Advised a client who suffered the loss of a limb as a result of the delayed diagnosis of diabetes, resulting in a high six-figure settlement.
  • Advised the client on pursuing a claim for historic abuse against an educational establishment resulting in a six-figure settlement.

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