Lindsays‘ practice is helmed by disputes specialist John Bett. Its workload includes handling matters involving complex family dynamics regarding such issues as financial guardianship and wills of incapax individuals. Private client litigator Samantha Miller is a key team member, as is experienced mediator Brent Haywood. Sandy Lamb advises on the range of contentious trusts and estates matters.
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‘The team are a helpful and responsive group of individuals with the types of people-handling skills that one hopes for in dealing with clients in this sensitive area.’
‘Brent Haywood is practical and realistic with a desire to understand all angles of a problem and where options exist for clients.'
- 'I have always found my dealings with Lindsays to be trustworthy.'
- 'My family is going through a difficult situation. The practice is very thorough and has carried themselves very professionally.'
- 'Can't fault the practice.'
- 'The practice is amongst the leading Scottish firms in this area.'
- 'Very friendly and informative.'
- 'Every member of the team that I have been involved with is engaging, go over and above in order to ensure that the best is being done for their client.'
- 'Samantha Miller's attention to detail is second to none, she can explain things in a way you can understand, nothing is too much trouble.'
Work highlights
Defended a client in their capacity as guardian in a Summary Application under the Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972 for the recovery of an incapax adult’s will.
Defending an action for the reduction of a will in the Court of Session involving the consideration of multiple related actions in a foreign jurisdiction, which will determine whether a subsequent will is a forgery.
Instructed in a trust matter which has resulted in a petition to the Court of Session.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
John Bett
Other key lawyers
Brent Haywood; Sandy Lamb; Samantha Miller