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Lindsays

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With a ‘wide range of in-house expertise’, Lindsays handles litigation for clients in the commercial property, agriculture, and residential sectors, with a particular focus on acting for commercial landlords and tenants. The practice is led by John Bett, who specialises in dilapidation claims, an area where Brian Pollack also brings significant experience. Additionally, Gregor MacEwan is adept at telecoms litigation.
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Client satisfaction

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  • ‘The practice has a wide range of in-house expertise in property, litigation and banking matters in Scotland. Quick to highlight particular points of relevance and associated remedies at law.’

  • ‘Brian Pollock is very clear in terms of explanation of litigation issues and recommendations. He is also careful to explain where expenditure on legal costs may be ill-advised.’

  • ‘Lindsays's property litigation team is a close-knit team that is able to give clients individual attention. They go that extra step to try to help the client get what they are looking for.’

  • ‘Gregor MacEwan is very hard working and attentive senior associate who gives the client reassurance and confidence in difficult times.'

Key clients

  • Scottish Water
  • CJ Lang & Son
  • Murthly and Strathbaan Estates
  • Hostelling Scotland
  • Scottish Association of Mental Health
  • Parkhead Housing Association
  • The University of Glasgow
  • Home in Scotland, Housing Association

Work highlights

Instructed by Tecjet Limited and associated entities (including insurers) to pursue a multi-million pound claim in connection with damage to property relative to the Glasgow School of Art fire in 2018.
Instructed by Hutchison Technologies Limited in a series of  disputes in connection with the fit-out of office premises, including the successful defence of adjudication proceedings brought by a contractor and subsequent enforcement of the Adjudicator’s decision in Tayside Commercial Court.
Instructed by Crossroads Caring Scotland to provide a bespoke legal opinion on remedies relative to bona vacantia property, including, seeking a vesting order in the Court of Session.

Lawyers

Practice head

John Bett

Other key lawyers

Brian Pollock; Gregor MacEwan; Brent Haywood