As a ‘genuine specialist in the field’ of property litigation, John Bett leads the team at Lindsays, which is particularly active in the charity and healthcare sectors. The practice handles damages claims, private client litigation and property development disputes. Bett is particularly well known for his work in dilapidation disputes and is ’supported by a team of skilled colleagues’ which includes Gregor MacEwan, a telecoms expert, and Brian Pollock, who has recently achieved success in contractual disputes involving land acquisitions and developments.
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- ‘John Bett is a genuine specialist in the field. He is very approachable, down-to-earth and responsive, and is just a good guy to work with.'
- 'Brian Pollock worked diligently and fast. The advice was reassuring and very thorough. Brian was able to keep us informed and work out a plan of action within our budget and achieve our goal.’
- 'A great team.'
Key clients
- Scottish Water
- CJ Lang & Son
- Hostelling Scotland
- Scottish Association of Mental Health
- Parkhead Housing Association
- The University of Glasgow
- Crossroads Caring Scotland
Work highlights
Instructed by Tecjet Limited, insurers and associated entities to pursue a multi-million pound claim in connection with damage to property relative to the widely-reported Glasgow School of Art fire in 2018.
Successfully defending the Harris Partnership in a million-pound contract dispute concerning a venture to acquire and develop land, including establishing grounds for dismissal based on abuse of process resulting in a significant expenses award.
Successfully obtaining a vesting order from the Court of Session on behalf of Scottish charity, Crossroads Caring Scotland, following instructions to provide a bespoke legal opinion on remedies relative to bona vacantia property.
Practice head
John Bett
Other key lawyers
Brian Pollock; Gregor MacEwan; Adam Gardiner