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Anderson Strathern houses a practice known for its specialism in representing public sector clients, notably including the Scottish Prison Service, the Home Office, and Transport Scotland. Sarah Phillips leads the team and is noted for her experience acting in Fatal Accident Inquiries, particularly those concerning deaths in custody. The ‘exceptional’ Lucy Thornton routinely appears before the Sheriff Courts and the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court on behalf of government entities and insurers, often concerning employers’ liability and industrial disease cases. Julia McDonald is a key figure within the team, known for her specialism in claims involving the excessive use of control and restraint techniques within prisons.
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Testimonials
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‘Lucy Thornton is exceptional. Her attention to detail and commitment to the case are exceptional. Her organisational abilities are exceptional.’
‘The team at Anderson Strathern, in my experience, mainly focus on defending personal injury claims on behalf of government departments. Given their breadth of experience in dealing with this kind of work, their pragmatic and proactive approach is welcome when I work with them. They understand their client's needs and, from the outset of a case, have a strategy in place as to how best to deal with matters.’
Key clients
- Transport Scotland
- Marine Scotland