Dispute Resolution
Julia McDonald - Senior Solicitor
Alistair Murdoch - Senior Associate
Douglas Keir - Partner
Alun Thomas - Partner
Andrew Foyle - Senior Associate
Katrina Lumsdaine - Partner
Sara Grewar - Associate
Judy Williamson - Senior Associate
Frank Gill - Partner
Elena McLachlan - Paralegal
Robert Carr - Chairman and Partner
Fiona Killen - Partner
Catriona Watt - Senior Associate
Chris Dickson - Partner
Robert Fife - Partner
Andrew Lothian - Managing Partner
Ruari MacNeill - Partner
Fiona Stephen - Partner
Jonathan Guy - Associate
Sarah Phillips - Associate
Kirsty Slee - Associate
Kiera Dargie - Solicitor
Lyndsey Pollock - Paralegal
Gillian Smith - Paralegal

Its confidence in appearing in court is a distinguishing feature of the department, which comprises both solicitor-advocates and a part-time sheriff.
Chambers 2008
Our Dispute Resolution team is a widely acknowledged market leader and is consistently ranked in the top tiers of both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 Directories.
Dispute resolution takes more than legal expertise as every case has its own specifics and sensitivities. When conflict arises it is essential to have professional advice from people who quickly see your point of view and promptly understand the ins and outs of your specific situation, no matter how intricate.
All disputes are different and the advice we give you, and how it is delivered, will vary. That’s true whether your issue is personal or commercial, involves property, insurance or a potential breach of human rights. Whatever the dispute, we will get to the heart of the matter and agree a strategy to uphold your best interests.
We recognise that some disputes are best restored by amicable and cost effective settlement while others must be tackled with vigour. You also have the advantage that our practice is among the largest in the country.
For more information please contact Douglas Keir.
Quick Links
Scottish Case Update - Admissions of Liability 30.9.08
Proposals Modernisation of the Scottish Civil Justice System October 2009
Insurance Litigation Update - November 2009
Insurance Litigation Update - June 2009

