In Edinburgh, Liesa Spiller heads the practice at Drummond Miller LLP, which is noted by clients as being ‘the strongest pursuer clinical negligence team in Scotland’. Spiller is recommended for her longstanding experience in handling cases concerning surgical errors and failures to diagnose. Key members of the team include Lindsay Macdonald, whose practice includes surgical errors, missed diagnoses, and birth damage; in the Glasgow office, Andrew Pollock is well-equipped to handle complex cerebral palsy and delayed cancer diagnosis cases; and Carrie Burrows is noted for her expertise in matters involving shoulder dystocia birth injuries and acquired brain injuries. Darren Deery departed the firm in August 2025.
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‘Drummond Miller is rightly regarded as one of the leading medical negligence firms in Scotland. They have considerable experience and strength in depth in this challenging area of the law and are highly regarded.’
‘Andrew Pollock is particularly highly regarded for his experience, intelligence, expertise and compassion. Other notable individuals include Julie Sharp, and Alejandra Ruggeri - all are excellent.’
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Represented a family in their claim against the ambulance service for failing to send an ambulance to a man with a head injury who died as a result.
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Practice head
Liesa Spiller
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Susith Dematagoda; Andrew Pollock; Carrie Burrows; Julie Sharp; Alejandra Ruggeri; Lindsay Macdonald