Emily Allan
Head of Family Law

News

Myth busting: there’s no point in claiming for a minor injury

If you have suffered a minor injury due to someone else’s negligence, please do not dismiss making a compensation claim as “not worth it”. Read more

Can I be sacked for pursuing a personal injury claim against my employer?

We understand that if you have had an accident at work you may be reluctant to pursue a claim against your employer. Read more

Myth busting: pursuing a claim is too much hassle

Some people are put off pursuing a personal injury compensation claim as they worry that the claims process will be too much hassle or too stressful. Read more

How social media posts can impact personal injury compensation claims

What are the risks which can arise from social media posts in claims for personal injury compensation? Read more

Supermarket customer injured in tripping accident successful on appeal

What does Res Ipsa Loquitur mean, and how does it apply? Read more

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What our clients say

  • My case was not clear cut, but Stephen Irvine was excellent. I received an outcome I was very happy with, better than I was expecting. Thank you.
    W.P. March 2025
  • Excellent service from Stephen Irvine. Keep up the good work!
    I.B. March 2025
  • I found Julie Harris to be excellent at her job, easy to talk with. She was more than willing to listen to what I had to say also and was also very easy to contact during my claim.
    P.M. February 2025
  • Gordon Bathgate has always been beyond excellent.
    Y.S. February 2025
  • Ruaraidh Lawson's professionalism and expert knowledge on employment law served me beyond my expectations and resulted in a successful outcome preventing further trauma in my life.
    L.J. February 2025
  • Alice Bowman was fantastic. Everything you would want in a lawyer.
    L.M. February 2025
  • Fiona Fraser was always kind, polite and willing to answer any questions I had regarding my claim. I feel she fought for me in order to get the best result. Overall very happy with my experience.
    E.A. January 2025
  • Alex Robertson is an extremely professional lawyer. Fantastic support and advice throughout. I was always kept up to date and advised of timelines. I was very pleased with the outcome.
    H.M. January 2025
  • I was kept updated often by Alison Bosshardt, and it was very straightforward.
    J.M. January 2025
  • Fiona Fraser was outstanding and kept me informed of everything regarding my case. I really appreciate everything she has done for me.
    A.R. December 2024
  • I would like to thank Mr Gordon Milligan for his professionalism. I really appreciated the personal touch. 100% professional throughout. No one could ask or expect service like that! I was really impressed from start to finish. Thank you.
    S.F. December 2024
  • Jackie Raitt conducted my personal injury case timeously, professionally and compassionately.
    R.D. December 2024
  • My sincere thanks for the service provided by Stephen Irvine and his colleagues. It was first class and much appreciated. I am more than happy with the final outcome.
    J.M. December 2024
  • Thank you so much for the excellent service, Stephen Irvine.
    M.B. December 2024
  • Extremely helpful. Very much appreciated all the help and advice received from Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine.
    L.B. December 2024
  • My claim was dealt with very quickly by Stephen Irvine and Fiona Fraser from start to finish. Everything was so straightforward and easy to understand. Very happy.
    L.H. November 2024
  • Very professional service from David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
    T.G. November 2024
  • Very happy with the service provided and outcome of the claim, which was beyond my expectations. Thanks once again to David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
    G.M. November 2024
  • I want to thank Steven Blacklaws for everything he has done. He always made me feel validated for the hurt I was feeling. Something that no one in my work ever did. I will forever tell people of the amazing work you do and let them know how caring and compassionate you have been. I went through the worst time in my life and you always assured me you would do your best to make this right and you did. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, just thank you.
    A.C. October 2024
  • The service provided was great. Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine were both friendly and professional, making it very easy to talk to them and ask questions. Thank you for all your help throughout the whole case.
    E.G. September 2024

Approachable experts in personal injury, employment law and family law.

Claiming accident compensation

Claiming accident compensation

In the case of our "no win, no fee" personal injury claims, it's about more than just winning.

Handling employment issues

Handling employment issues

Our employment law team has represented employers and employees at tribunals, appeals and the Court of Session.

Dealing with family matters

Dealing with family matters

We cover all family law matters, including separation and divorce, care arrangements for children, and cohabitation.

Resolving disputes

Resolving disputes

We cover Sheriff Court hearings and appeals, mediation, judicial review, commercial actions and Court of Session actions and appeals.

Personal Injury Claims

Meet the team

What our clients say

  • My case was not clear cut, but Stephen Irvine was excellent. I received an outcome I was very happy with, better than I was expecting. Thank you.
    W.P. March 2025
  • Excellent service from Stephen Irvine. Keep up the good work!
    I.B. March 2025
  • I found Julie Harris to be excellent at her job, easy to talk with. She was more than willing to listen to what I had to say also and was also very easy to contact during my claim.
    P.M. February 2025
  • Gordon Bathgate has always been beyond excellent.
    Y.S. February 2025
  • Ruaraidh Lawson's professionalism and expert knowledge on employment law served me beyond my expectations and resulted in a successful outcome preventing further trauma in my life.
    L.J. February 2025
  • Alice Bowman was fantastic. Everything you would want in a lawyer.
    L.M. February 2025
  • Fiona Fraser was always kind, polite and willing to answer any questions I had regarding my claim. I feel she fought for me in order to get the best result. Overall very happy with my experience.
    E.A. January 2025
  • Alex Robertson is an extremely professional lawyer. Fantastic support and advice throughout. I was always kept up to date and advised of timelines. I was very pleased with the outcome.
    H.M. January 2025
  • I was kept updated often by Alison Bosshardt, and it was very straightforward.
    J.M. January 2025
  • Fiona Fraser was outstanding and kept me informed of everything regarding my case. I really appreciate everything she has done for me.
    A.R. December 2024
  • I would like to thank Mr Gordon Milligan for his professionalism. I really appreciated the personal touch. 100% professional throughout. No one could ask or expect service like that! I was really impressed from start to finish. Thank you.
    S.F. December 2024
  • Jackie Raitt conducted my personal injury case timeously, professionally and compassionately.
    R.D. December 2024
  • My sincere thanks for the service provided by Stephen Irvine and his colleagues. It was first class and much appreciated. I am more than happy with the final outcome.
    J.M. December 2024
  • Thank you so much for the excellent service, Stephen Irvine.
    M.B. December 2024
  • Extremely helpful. Very much appreciated all the help and advice received from Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine.
    L.B. December 2024
  • My claim was dealt with very quickly by Stephen Irvine and Fiona Fraser from start to finish. Everything was so straightforward and easy to understand. Very happy.
    L.H. November 2024
  • Very professional service from David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
    T.G. November 2024
  • Very happy with the service provided and outcome of the claim, which was beyond my expectations. Thanks once again to David Harris and Steven Blacklaws.
    G.M. November 2024
  • I want to thank Steven Blacklaws for everything he has done. He always made me feel validated for the hurt I was feeling. Something that no one in my work ever did. I will forever tell people of the amazing work you do and let them know how caring and compassionate you have been. I went through the worst time in my life and you always assured me you would do your best to make this right and you did. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, just thank you.
    A.C. October 2024
  • The service provided was great. Fiona Fraser and Stephen Irvine were both friendly and professional, making it very easy to talk to them and ask questions. Thank you for all your help throughout the whole case.
    E.G. September 2024

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