Spread between Glasgow and Edinburgh, the team at Morton Fraser MacRoberts acts for numerous government entities and motor dealerships. Jenny Dickson leads the team and is well-known for her vast knowledge of historic abuse and industrial disease claims, while Nicola Edgar is particularly adept at handling fatal claims, often advising on pre-litigated cases. Sofia Crolla is well-placed to assist with the full range of cases concerning accidents at work, and Robyn Keay is a key name of note with wider experience in health and safety regulations.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘I work with a number of members of the Morton Fraser team. They are characterised by their deep knowledge of personal injury (particularly industrial disease).'
'They have a helpful and reasonable approach. Their thorough, courteous and professional way of working results in them achieving consistently good results for defenders.’
‘Robyn Keay is bright, courteous, pragmatic and reasonable. She is an excellent lawyer.’
- ‘Jenny Dickson is a hugely experienced lawyer with a superb knowledge of the law, particularly in respect of industrial disease. She is one of the first people I would ask if I had a question in this area.’
- 'Experienced team. Clear understanding of clients' objectives and how best to achieve those. Provide clients with clear advice.'
- 'Jenny Dickson is level-headed and pragmatic. Fantastic rapport with clients. Proactive in her approach to resolving claims.'
- Robyn Keay is very easy to deal with. Her cases are always well-prepared.
Key clients
- Ministry of Defence
- Royal Mail
- Arnold Clark
- Scottish Government
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Police Scotland
- UK Government
- AXIS Managing Agency Limited
- Gallagher Bassett
- Glasgow City Council
Work highlights
Acting for the Ministry of Defence in a high volume of noise-induced hearing loss cases, and regularly acts in historic asbestos disease claims.
Acted on high-value claims against executors, and are frequently instructed to provide advice relating to professional negligence.
Representing Arnold Clark in road traffic cases in Scotland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jenny Dickson
Other key lawyers
Nicola Edgar; Sofia Crolla; Robyn Keay