Lindsays houses a ‘personable and knowledgeable’, and specialist medical negligence practice. David Armstrong leads the Glasgow-based team, and is recommended for his extensive expertise in claims for loss of society, dental claims, and cases where there have been failures to treat medical conditions. Jonathan Cornwell has longstanding experience in hospital-acquired infection and surgical error cases, while Lauren Pasi handles a varied caseload of misdiagnosis claims and specialises in cases involving amputation. Key figures within the team include Kathleen Willis and Rachel Holt; Willis is particularly knowledgeable of cases where failures to obtain informed consent are involved, and Holt stands out for her expertise in claims concerning failures to diagnose, with a strong focus on fatal claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very organised and responsive. Excellent support is provided for advocates working on a case, and good communication with all parties. Under the leadership of Rachel Holt, the medical negligence team is tireless in pursuing the interests of their clients.’
- ‘Rachel Holt is extremely professional. She maintains excellent communication with advocates and clients alike. We worked recently on a case where a difficult ethical issue arose, and I was deeply impressed by how Rachel dealt with the issue.’
Key clients
- Calio Claims
- Action Against Medical Accidents
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of a 21-year-old in respect of hospital acquired infection.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
David Armstrong
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Cornwell; Lauren Pasi; Rachel Holt; Kathleen Willis