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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Testimonials
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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.’
Key clients
- Scottish Water
- CJ Lang & Son
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.
Practice head
John Bett
Other key lawyers
Brian Pollock; Gregor MacEwan; Adam Gardiner