Andy MacDonald examines recent case law on issues relating to witness evidence. In the recent cases of Henderson vs. Benarty Medical Practice and Brown vs. Sestras, the issue of witness evidence has benefitted from further debate.
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Digby Brown Solicitors has announced the appointment of three new partners. Catriona Headley, Ashley Sturrock and Gary Ross have all been recognised for their work.
Digby Brown hosted another successful round of head injury information days (HiiD) in Edinburgh and Glasgow last month.
Digby Brown recently successfully challenged an argument advanced by a defender regarding the application of section 8(4) of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act 2018 (‘the 2018 Act’). Sections 8(1) and (2) of this Act contain important provisions restrict
Abuse victims are turning their back on a Scottish government redress scheme amid a catalogue of delays, failures and broken promises, Digby Brown has said. Redress Scotland, which launched a year ago, was designed to provide one-off payments of between £10,000 to £100,000 as well as non
Digby Brown raised a landmark £102,101 for Spinal Injuries Scotland at its 19th Winter Dinner Dance last week.
A new book brings together the “lost voices” of asbestos disease sufferers. Asbestos and Clydebank, by Sam Whyte, tells the personal stories of those who developed the condition after inhaling toxic fibres at work.
Digby Brown's media manager has raised nearly £1,600 for asbestos charities after completing the Loch Ness Marathon. Sam Whyte, 35, completed his first-ever marathon in four hours, nine minutes and 15 seconds – despite nearly collapsing from dehydration and persistent vomiting near the e
Digby Brown has been awarded the top law accolade at the Scottish Legal Awards 2022.
Digby Brown has welcomed its latest cohort of trainees.
Digby Brown’s media manager, Sam Whyte, is participating in the Loch Ness Marathon on Sunday 2nd October to fundraise for Asbestos Action and Clydebank Asbestos Group.
Digby Brown Solicitors has marked another year of growth by appointing four new partners and a record number of solicitor promotions. The new partners are Sarah Douglas, Diane Cooper and Kirsty O’Donnell in Glasgow and Sam Cowie in Inverness.
A Fettes College abuse survivor who was beaten and sexually assaulted has received £400,000 in damages – the first known sum paid by the school. The brave victim – known as ‘Frank’ – secured the landmark settlement decades after being abused by a former teacher. F
Digby Brown and Scottish Cycling have renewed a partnership deal that helps boost the sport while giving cyclists access to expert legal care. Diane Cooper, partner at Digby Brown, confirmed the deal after meeting with star athletes at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow last week.
Digby Brown was proud to welcome 530 people to the Head Injury Information Day 2022 (HiiD) this month – as it returned for the first time in three years.