David Armstrong > Lindsays > Glasgow, United Kingdom > Lawyer Profile

Lindsays
100 QUEEN STREET
GLASGOW
G1 3DN
United Kingdom
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Work Department

Personal Injury and Medical Negligence

Position

David is a solicitor advocate and head of Lindsays’ personal injury team.  He has over 30 years of experience in litigation. He specialises in personal injury,  libel law health & safety litigation.  He deals with high-value and complex cases in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session in Scotland.  He is widely praised by clients for his practical and solutions based approach to his cases.

Career

Trained Drummond & Co;  Linklaters, London; In house Counsel – British Airways;  Partner in Alex Morison & Co,   Morison Bishops,  Bishops and Brodies.

Languages

English and French

Memberships

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Motor Accident Solicitors’ Association

The Society of Solicitor Advocates

Education

St Aloysius College,  Glasgow University LLB (Hons) DipLP 1989

Leisure

Writing;  golf;  tennis;  running;  travel;  property development; and rugby (watching only).

Lawyer Rankings

Scotland > Insurance > Medical negligence: pursuer

Led by David Armstrong, the medical negligence team at Lindsays takes ‘a very pragmatic and client-centred approach to’ failure to diagnose cases and dental negligence mandates, among the full range of complex pursuer matters. The team also houses several accomplished litigators and regularly handles complex disputes. Jonathan Cornwell and ‘outstanding,’ Lauren Pasi handle hospital acquired infection issues, obstetric negligence, and failure to obtain informed consent. Rachel Holt is another key contact, assisting with high value fatal claims.

Scotland > Insurance > Personal injury: pursuer

(Leading partners)

David ArmstrongLindsays

Lindsays acts for an impressive roster of major medical and insurance clients, advising on the full range of product, public, and employer’s liability mandates. David Armstrong leads the team and specialises in high-value fatal claims and overseas accidents, while Jonathan Cornwell handles catastrophic injury claims and Lauren Pasi focuses on matters concerning workplace bullying and harassment. ‘Standout’ Rachel Holt is another key contact in the team, who advises on public liability cases.