Calum Mathieson
Partner
Albany House, 58 Albany St, Edinburgh, EH1 3QR
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A knowledgeable and experienced lawyer known for his
pragmatism and pro-active approach.
Calum has long experience of successfully defending his clients,
including major insurers, loss adjusters, Lloyds syndicates and
businesses. He handles all aspects of personal injury
litigation in both the Court of Session and the Sheriff Court, and
has particular expertise in employer's and public liability claims,
including health & safey prosecutions. Calum is known for his
pragmatic, pro-active and thorough approach, which he applies to
achieve the best result for his clients.
Calum enjoys golf, particularly in the sunshine. His favourite
places include San Francisco and Wester Ross.
Career
Qualified 1993, joined Simpson & Marwick 1994, assumed
Partner 2010.
A member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), the Health
& Safety Lawyers Association and The Law Society of
Scotland,
Calum is a regular contributor of articles to Post Magazine.
Recent notable work includes:
McIlvaney v. A Gordon & Co Ltd 2010 SC OH
118. Calum has successfully argued Quantum
Claims expenses should be modified to nil when the Pursuer accepted
a Minute of Tender for the same amount which was offered before the
proceedings were raised.
Brookes v First Aberdeen Ltd 2010. Calum
acted as lead partner in this high value claim which considered the
issue of complex regional pain syndrome. His defence
both on the merits and quantum was successful. The case
is presently being appealed.
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