Noted by clients for its ‘wealth of experience and knowledge’, the team at Brodies LLP is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of cases involving informed consent, secondary medical care, and failures to diagnose medical conditions. Leading the team from Glasgow, the ’excellent’ Lynn Livesey stands out for her specialism in aesthetic treatment and cosmetic surgery negligence claims, often appearing before the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session. In Edinburgh, Laura McMillan is recommended for her longstanding experience in representing optometrists and private cosmetic surgery providers.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Both Lynn Livesey and Laura McMillan are experienced litigators who provide excellent advice and are commercially minded.’

  • ‘This is a very good firm of solicitors with strength in depth from partners to solicitors. I have been impressed with their attention to detail and exhaustive investigation when defending complex clinical negligence actions.’

  • ‘Laura McMillan and Lynn Livesey are both experienced solicitors who know how to properly resource and run complex clinical negligence cases. They have a practical and commercially aware approach, but they are not afraid to defend a case robustly.’

  • ‘Brodie's medical negligence team is an expert in the medical negligence insurance field with a wealth of experience and knowledge. They are always conscious of insurers' interests and understand the economics when defending medical negligence cases.’

  • ‘Lynn Livsey is an excellent solicitor who will always go the extra mile for her clients and will take the time to meet with you to discuss anything you wish to.’

  • ‘The team has excellent knowledge, both in terms of medical negligence matters and of the Scottish claims process and courts.’

  • ‘The team, particularly Lara Graham and Lynn Livesey, are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. ’

  • ‘The team are approachable and friendly. All are very knowledgeable in this area of expertise.’

  • 'Very good law firm.'

  • 'Lynn Livesey - very approachable and knowledgeable in the Scottish jurisdiction. Lara Graham - amazing communication and very knowledgeable in this area of expertise.'

Key clients

  • Scottish Government

Work highlights

Instructed by the Scottish Government to act on its behalf in relation to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Practice head

Lynn Livesey

Other key lawyers

Laura McMillan; Lara Graham