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Harper Macleod LLP

THE CA'D'ORO, 45 GORDON STREET, GLASGOW, G1 3PE, SCOTLAND

Tel:: Work 0141 221 8888
Fax:: Fax 0141 226 4198
DX:: GW86 GLASGOW

Web:: www.harpermacleod.co.uk
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Inverness, Glasgow G2, Glasgow G1, Edinburgh

Douglas Cowan

Tel:: Work +44 141 227 9517
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Work Department

Litigation.

Position

General litigation, specialising in personal injury claims (pursuer and defendant), contractual disputes, property disputes and professional negligence claims; member of firm’s insurance practice group.

Career

Trained Aitken Nairn WS; qualified 1999; assistant The Anderson Partnership 1999-2000; associate Harper Macleod 2001; partner 2004. Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialist (personal injury law).

Education

Merchiston Castle School; University of Aberdeen (1992-97 LLB (Hons) 2(1)).

Leisure

Golf (Elie Golf House Club, HCEG Muirfield, Western Gailes Golf Club and Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews), rugby, skiing.

Practice Areas

Litigation - insurance/reinsurance; Personal injury - either side; Professional negligence

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