David Armstrong leads the team at Lindsays, which is recommended for its vast knowledge of loss of society claims arising as a result of industrial disease and fatal accidents. Armstrong is a key name for claims concerning overseas accidents and claims for loss of society. Jonathan Cornwell is well-equipped to handle cases involving workplace accidents, with a strong focus on respiratory illness and industrial deafness claims. Lauren Pasi specialises in amputation and brain injury cases, while Kathleen Willis stands out for her expertise in chronic pain-related work and claims relating to exposure to vibration tools. The ‘clever, exceptional’ Rachel Holt is adept at handling fatal claims relating to RTA and public liability.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Lindsays are professional to work with and are highly passionate about their work. They will work collaboratively with the counsel whom they instruct and will strive to achieve the strongest results for their clients.’
‘Rachel Holt is a vibrant and standout individual within the personal injury team. She is highly motivated, responsive and is able to give realistic and measured advice to her clients in a comprehensible manner.’
‘I have worked extensively with Lauren Pasi and Rachel Holt, and I have also worked with Kathleen Willis. The greatest strength they have is that they work as a team. As a team, they are very strong indeed.’
‘Lauren Pasi is sharp and on top of her job. Her familiarity with the details of all of her cases whenever I phone speaks to an incredible work ethic.'
- ‘Rachel Holt is a clever, exceptional solicitor who is going places. I recommend her without hesitation.’
- ‘Kathleen Willis has a diligence in her approach to her caseload. When in consultation with experts, she demonstrates a complete command of the issues at stake, and debriefing after such consultations is always productive.’
‘Communication and support were exceptional throughout the 10 years I have been dealing with this firm. For every eventuality, they seemed to have a solution and provided peace of mind throughout the whole process.’
'Very experienced and friendly staff, made the whole process very pleasant and efficient.'
'The staff are very good communicators and able to give great advice.'
'The personal injury team at Lindsay is one of, if not the best in Scotland. The team is highly competent and has an excellent grasp of the legal issues and evidential challenges with personal injury litigation. The team demonstrates a level of client care and interests in the clients wellbeing far greater than the majority of their competitors.'
Key clients
- Calio Claims
- First Central Insurance Management
- Lindsays Alliance
- Society of Radiographers
- LIM Insurance
- The Legal Advice Group
- Trust Claims
- SGCUK
Work highlights
Acted in a £5 million claim for a pedestrian run over by a bus.
Acted in a claim for £ 1 million for serious physical and psychological injuries sustained by a 3-year-old child in a RTA.
Acted in a £3 million claim for amputation injury suffered by a fisherman whilst working on a fishing vessel.
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Practice head
David Armstrong
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Cornwell; Lauren Pasi; Kathleen Willis; Rachel Holt