Clyde & Co’s medical negligence team showcases ‘vast experience’ in defender-related mandates, regularly advising major insurance companies and private clients. The team handles high-stakes defect cases, multi-party claims and litigation. Graeme Watson spearheads the healthcare practice, focusing on regulatory matters and regularly representing medical professionals. Other key contacts in the group include Duncan Batchelor, who advises on product liability issues, and Chris Dunn, who handles negligent care claims. Lorne Todd joined from an in-house role in January 2024 and assists with loss claims.

Led by Laura McMillan, the medical negligence team at Brodies LLP is regularly instructed on long-term public inquiries and high-profile court actions before Scottish courts. Other key contacts in the group include Lynn Livesey and Kate Donachie, who advise on fatal accident inquiries and multi-party actions, while Alison Waddell and Lara Graham act for insurers and businesses in aesthetics-related mandates.

The medical negligence team at BTO Solicitors LLP handles a wide array of fatal clinical negligence claims, particularly related to mental health. Team leader and ‘standout litigator’ Laura Donald has ‘unrivalled experience’ in the healthcare sector, and acts for medical and dental members of medical defence organisations. The team also assists with major public inquiries, occupational stress claims and dental negligence matters. Newly promoted partner Jill Harris handles high-value dental claims and is another key contact in the group.