Irwin Mitchell Scotland houses a broad offering known for its ability to handle a wide variety of workplace accident and industrial disease claims, in addition to its vast knowledge of both fatal and non-fatal RTA cases. Assuming joint leadership of the practice, Kim Leslie and Fern Mapp joined from Digby Brown LLP in May 2024 and January 2025, respectively. Leslie is noted for her ‘considerable talents and drive’ and her experience in handling historic abuse work, while Mapp is a key name for travel-related work relating to aviation and package holidays. David Bell is recommended for his extensive expertise in complex workplace accidents, industrial disease, and RTA cases.
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‘Kim Leslie is a tenacious litigator who has a reputation for working for victims of child abuse and in complex personal injury. She has a great way with vulnerable clients. Strategic and determined, she is focused on getting the best result for her client.’
- ‘Fern Mapp is a skilled expert in aviation and international serious injury. A great communicator who puts her client first.’
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Practice head
Kim Leslie; Fern Mapp; Mark Higgins
Other key lawyers
David Bell; Izabela Wosiak