Compass Chambers is praised as ‘the premier stable in Scotland for personal injury disputes’. The team has an established track record in handling complex personal injury cases for pursuers and defenders; medical negligence matters are another key driver of work for the group. Lesley Shand KC is ’a force to be reckoned with’, and is sought after by defender clients to advise on psychiatric injury, industrial disease, and brain and spinal injury claims. Among the juniors, the ‘excellent negotiator’ Kate Bennett’s practice includes complex personal injury cases and an increased volume of clinical negligence matters, while Barney Ross is acting as junior counsel for the NHS Scotland Health Boards in the long-running UK-wide Infected Blood inquiry. Employer liability and medical negligence claims are a cornerstone of Robin Cleland‘s practice.
Testimonials
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- 'Gavin Herd has always led this stable well and is one of the best lead clerks in Scotland.'
- 'Gavin Herd is extremely efficient, organised and will also go the extra mile to help. He is also lovely to deal with. Lesley Hogg is also excellent and very helpful.'