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Calum Mathieson

Calum Mathieson

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0131 525 8511

0131 525 8654

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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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Recent Activity

1 October, 2009

Something in the air

Abraham v G Ireson & Son (Properties) Ltd, Stanley Reynolds t/a Reynolds & Spademan [2009] EWHC 1958 (QB) In this case Mr Abraham alleged that both defendants exposed him to asbestos dust in the

1 July, 2009

Is my word my bond?

Jeroen Van Klaveren v Servisair UK Limited [2009] CSIH 37 Insurers often make pre-litigation admissions of liability when attempting to negotiate settlement. If discussions collapse - or if it transpires the injury is much

1 February, 2009

Inadequate health and safety training

Rodney McLellan v Dundee City Council [2009] CSOH 9 Rodney McLellan was a gardener employed by Dundee City Council. On 25 May 2005 he was cutting grass with a Ransomes Jacobsen Highway triple mower.

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