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Brent Haywood
Partner, Solicitor Advocate
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Phone
0131 656 5778
Address
Caledonian Exchange 19A Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
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About Brent
Brent brings a wealth of experience and insight into any situation. A Solicitor Advocate since 2002, he holds a Masters in Mediation and Conflict Resolution and is an accredited mediator. Consistently recognised in legal directories since the late '90s, Brent's knowledge covers both commercial and regulatory disputes, ranging from contractual and company matters, to intellectual property, pensions, procurement challenges and human rights.
Brent is passionate about navigating disputes to their best outcome, whether that is before a judge, an arbitrator, a mediator, or better still, by sorting it out through some straightforward talking.
Expertise
Highlights
- Acting for David King, Rangers FC Chairman, in the Takeover Panel's litigation to pursue enforcement of the City Code under the Companies Act
- Representing the British Boxing Board of Control in a recent Fatal Accident Inquiry
- Representing an anchor tenant’s interest in a seven figure dispute with the Landlord of one of Scotland’s largest Shopping Centers
- Successfully pursuing the Scheme Actuary in a professional negligence matter on behalf of the trustees of a Pension Scheme
- Experienced in the Crown’s Self Reporting regime in respect of anti-bribery matters
- Recovering US generated spring board profits through the Scottish courts for a global agrochemical client whose patent was infringed in the UK
- Recovering confidential information via ‘Dawn Raids’ after obtaining orders from the Scottish courts
- Wide experience in mediation and court advocacy
"Brent Haywood of Lindsays is described as "direct, experienced and knowledgeable." He is active in shareholder disputes and breach of contract litigation. Sources also highlight his mediation capabilities."
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News & Insights
From the team
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Brent Haywood warns that attempts to deal with claims quickly – however well-intentioned – can lead to serious legal or reputational consequences
insights
A recent case offers guidance on points that may affect landowners’ negotiations and contracts with telecoms operators, most notably on the way rents ...
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Brent Haywood successfully demonstrated that a group was unlawfully refused affiliation by the Students’ Representative Council without the need for a court case
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Non-executive directors are increasingly finding themselves on the receiving end of insolvency litigation. Brent Haywood explains why it's essential t...
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Derek Nash, Alastair Goodman, Gavin Buchan and John Bett of our commercial teams are looking forward to attending MIPIM, the global property trade show
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The recent EHRC guide aims to clarify the law to reduce conflict where people find their views are clashing
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