Standing out due to its public-sector focus, the team at Harper Macleod LLP is well-equipped to handle the full range of workplace accident public liability cases. Practice head Heather Calderwood is noted for her broad expertise, which spans both fatal and non-fatal catastrophic claims arising due to public liability and road traffic accidents. The ‘level-headed and very well prepared’ Suzanne McGarrigle is recommended for her deep knowledge of industrial disease claims, and cases concerning accidents at work, namely noise-induced hearing loss, asbestos, and Lyme disease.
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‘Very well organised, good support provided to client and to instructed counsel, a real sense of working together with counsel as a team to provide the client with the best legal advice in a highly anxious case.’
‘Excellent relationships with public sector clients. Understand the particular difficulties and pressures faced by clients in the public sector. ’
'Suzanne fights for her clients and is very hard working.'
‘Suzanne McGarrigle is level-headed and very well prepared. ’
‘Suzanne McGarrigle is very approachable, knowledgeable in Court of Session procedure, and generally very helpful in advising. She is excellent at liaising with very good counsel, and works tirelessly in the background chasing information which will assist the defender.’
‘Depth of experience in lung-related litigation. Excellent understanding of client needs and objectives. Excellent relationships with experts. Able to secure top names for clients. ’
‘Suzanne McGarrigle has a wealth of experience in lung-related cases. Understands the pressures and pace of litigation. Has a resolute approach to protecting client positions. Personable individual whose demeanour belies a steely resolution to defend her clients. Never to be underestimated.’
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Practice head
Heather Calderwood
Other key lawyers
Suzanne McGarrigle; Amy Dickson