With marine and offshore claims forming a large part of Burness Paull LLP‘s caseload, the team is also noted for handling sport-related large loss cases. Andrew Forsyth heads the practice from Edinburgh and stands out for his specialism in representing self-insured vessel operators and marine insurers. Forsyth is also recommended for his strong focus on noise, vibration, and asbestos claims. Glasgow’s Lewis Clark regularly appears before the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session in employers’ liability claims relating to industrial disease and workplace accidents.
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Key clients

  • NorthStandard
  • SGN
  • Charles Taylor Limited
  • Noble Drilling
  • Subsea 7
  • Resolute Management
  • CalMac Ferries
  • AXA XL
  • Halliburton
  • Kepak Limited

Work highlights

Defending passenger and crew claims for some of Scotland’s major ferry operators.
Acting in the defence of a seven-figure personal injury claim for catastrophic injuries sustained by an employee's fall from height.
Defending personal injury litigation and associated indemnity/contribution claims, arising out of a marine casualty which resulted in the loss of multiple lives.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Andrew Forsyth

Practice head

Andrew Forsyth

Other key lawyers

Lewis Clark