Weightmans LLP‘s offering is well-equipped to handle a broad range of claims spanning occupiers’ liability, road traffic accidents, and industrial disease. Pamela Stevenson leads the Glasgow-based team and stands out for her knowledge of stress at work, public liability, and employers’ liability cases. Mark Hasting joined the group from BTO in November 2024, contributing his broad experience in claims involving pain disorders, in addition to advising on fraudulent claims. Lorna Ferguson is particularly adept at handling industrial disease claims, and is active across the transport and oil and gas industries.
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Testimonials
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‘Weightmans has significant expertise in dealing with all types of defender personal injury litigation, including high-value and complex personal injury claims. They are very approachable and often reach out for ad hoc advice.’
‘Pamela Stevenson and her team have significant experience, and the speed of their responses is fantastic.’
Key clients
- Zurich Insurance
- Municipal Mutual Insurance
- Tesco Underwriting
- AIG Europe
- Sabre Insurance
- Hiscox
- Hastings Insurance
- First Underwriting
- AXA XL
- HDI Global
- Tradex
- Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance
Work highlights
Represented AIG in a fatal mesothelioma recovery claim brought against their insured by the insurers of a housing association.
Instructed by Hastings to defend an RTA claim arising from a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle in which the motorcyclist was seriously injured.
Instructed by Pro Global in a fatal mesothelioma action brought by 16 members of the deceased’s family alleging asbestos exposure during the deceased’s employment with the defender's predecessors.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Pamela Stevenson
Other key lawyers
Mark Hasting; Lorna Ferguson