Harper Macleod LLP’s ‘exceptional’ personal injury team provides support to clients on road traffic accident cases, in addition to employers’ and public liability mandates and catastrophic injury claims. ’Extremely able and experienced’ Heather Calderwood spearheads the practice, leading on employers’ liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Calderwood is assisted by ‘outstanding’ personal injury specialist Amy Dickson, who regularly advises on occupational hazard matters. Craig McKellar is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I worked with Heather McLeod on a case and she left no stone unturned in her investigations and pursuit of the best possible outcome.'

  • ‘Heather Calderwood is extremely able and experienced. She is an iron fist in a velvet glove, as she maintains good relationships with those she works with, including in negotiations with opponents, whist having a razor sharp focus on the best outcome for her client.’

  • ‘Harper Macleod has an exceptional personal injury team. Great strength in depth. Cases are prepared with skill and care. Excellent client handling skills at all levels within the team.’

  • ‘Amy Dickson is an outstanding lawyer. She has a very practical approach and achieves excellent results. Her ability to explain complex issues to her clients is second to none. Her clients are very fortunate to have her on their side.'

  • 'Craig McKellar is very bright and personable. He is conscientious and his cases are always very well prepared.’
  • ‘The personal injury team at Harper Macleod are always excellent to work with. Their case preparation is thorough and they are always willing to go the extra mile for the clients. Their approach to risk is both realistic and robust, and will fight case on behalf of their clients where required.’

  • ‘Amy Dickson is highly qualified and knowledgeable. She has an excellent rapport with her clients who clearly trust her advice and trust that she is doing the best for them.’

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Heather Calderwood

Other key lawyers

Amy Dickson, Craig McKeller, Elizabeth Mitchell